The funds will be shared among three programs in the electorate: the Eurobodalla's River of Art Incorporated, Kiama's Kiarama Music and The People's Lighthouse - a project by Kiama's KISS Arts Festival.

River of Art Incorporated will receive $46,000 for its Luminous Art After Dark project, to better illuminate exhibits, performers, stallholders and kids activities.

Kiarama Music was awarded $45,400 to support the 2022 Kiarama Music and Arts Capacity Building Workshops, which allow regionally-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young, emerging musicians to learn from, and network with, leading industry professionals.

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The People's Lighthouse project received $51,100 to build a 20 metre tall replica lighthouse, to be used as a screen for projecting lights and images telling stories about the region.

The Festivals Australia program is a $2.7 million investment aiming to unite regional and remote communities through art and culture.

"Through this targeted funding... we are providing access to a diverse range of high quality, innovative arts projects that will help boost tourism across Australia's regions," Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, Paul Fletcher said.

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"We know that regional and remote artists, organisations and communities have been significantly affected by the pandemic, which is why this assistance is invaluable for the sector and is supporting a vibrant and sustainable future for festivals across Australia."

New South Wales Senator Jim Molan said the funding supports local communities reemerging from the pandemic, while also providing a critical boost to the economy.

The River of Art Festival runs annually in September in the Eurobodalla.