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19 Jun 2013 — No Comments
Community Building Partnership Program (CBPP) Open Until 31 July This is a State government program that provides funding for infrastructure projects on community facilities. This could be anything from putting in a disabled toilet, refurbishing a hall, upgrading a sports facility or replacing synthetic grass at the local tennis court. Funding is limited in...Read More
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12 Jun 2013 — No Comments
Cadbury Fundraiser Community Grants – Closes 28th June - The purpose of the Cadbury Fundraiser Community Grants Program is to provide further support to organisations and groups who share Cadbury Fundraiser's vision of making positive and lasting differences to the community. The intention of the grant program is to support a wide...Read More
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11 Jun 2013 — No Comments
Avoid common application mistakes and increase your chances of securing a grant It is sad but true that many artists spend as much time writing grant applications or looking for income sources as they do pursuing their artistic practice. Rejection is par for the course but understanding why you are being...Read More
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11 Jun 2013 — No Comments
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The 2014 Regional Arts Fund (RAF) is now open to applications for arts projects that will be funded next year. One in three Australians live in regional, rural and remote parts of Australia, and the RAF Fund recognises this and supports sustainable cultural development in these communities in NSW. Assistance available for this...Read More
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11 Jun 2013 — No Comments
Creative Young Stars program now open until Jun 21. Young Australians, aged 25 years and under, could share in $8 million to help them realise their dreams in creative and performing arts, cultural activities, school and community service and academia. Minister for School Education and Youth Peter Garrett, Minister for the...Read More
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22 May 2013 — No Comments
Regional Partnerships Funding supports arts and cultural development partnerships in regional NSW. This funding supports strategic partnerships across and beyond the arts and cultural sectors, including with local councils and/or other public, private or community sector organisations. Closing Date - Thursday, 11 July 2013 (for expressions of interest) Shortlisted applicants will be required to make...Read More
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22 May 2013 — No Comments
The Freedman Foundation Travelling Scholarship for Emerging Artists provides assistance towards travel (for educational purposes) and/or tuition costs for young people building a career in the visual arts broadly in the areas of painting, photography or sculpture. Closing date: 14 June Notification: Two months following the closing date Four candidates will be...Read More
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16 May 2013 — No Comments
No news is good news as the Federal Budget locks in funding for Creative Australia The arts may be the only sector happy after the Federal Budget, which slashed most sectors but followed through on the promises in the Government's long-awaited national cultural policy. Funding for Creative Australia – has...Read More
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15 May 2013 — No Comments
Australia Post has launched its new community program – Our Neighbourhood, a national grants program. Our Neighbourhood Community Grants are open to eligible registered charities and community organisations for amounts between $1000 and $25,000 to support local projects. Our Neighbourhood Community Grants will be awarded to organisations with projects that...Read More
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14 May 2013 — No Comments
Funding Provided to the Community Policy Council currently manages around 30 outgoing community funding programs including grants, donations and subsidies that support a wide range of community projects. This draft Funding Provided to the Community Policy is the first step in creating a standardised and overarching framework for how all the...Read More
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09 May 2013 — No Comments
Purpose The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) and Heywire are collaborating to support communities to put into action the great ideas generated at the 2013 Heywire Regional Y outh Summit. Overview FRRR is providing up to $70,000 nationally to assist remote, rural and regional Australian communities ‘adopt’ and pilot one...Read More
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08 May 2013 — No Comments
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02 May 2013 — No Comments
These grants support regional, remote and community festivals to present quality arts projects which have not been presented before, and would not be possible without financial support. Festivals Australia supports innovative new projects which add to the quality and diversity of the arts programming of Australian regional and community festivals. A...Read More
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23 Apr 2013 — No Comments
Caring for our heritage The NSW Government has committed $5.96 million funding to the 2013-14 and 2014-15 NSW Heritage Grants programs. Applications for funding over 2013-14 open in April 2013 as set out below. Successful projects will be announced in July 2013. Applications for funding over 2014-15 will open in October 2013...Read More
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23 Apr 2013 — No Comments
Minister for the Arts, George Souris, has announced a review of the Arts Funding Program will be undertaken alongside the development of an Arts and Cultural Policy for NSW. The review will inform recommendations for a revised 2015 Program shaped to meet contemporary needs and ensure that we have an...Read More
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23 Apr 2013 — No Comments
Would you like to work with local scientists to bring to life an art meets science event for public presentation during National Science Week (10-18 August)? Inspiring Australia is offering a total of $40,000 for regional community groups towards science activities and events to mark National Science Week 2013 (10-18...Read More
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23 Apr 2013 — No Comments
The Community Grants Program is aimed at local, not-for-profit, incorporated organisations who have an Australian Business Number and are conducting projects to enhance the quality of life in the local area. Approximately $200,000 will be made available in 2013-2014 which includes allocation for general grants of up to $10,000...Read More
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23 Apr 2013 — No Comments
Arts NSW invites you to learn more about our grants – and how to apply for them – by attending an information session. These sessions run for about two hours and cover: what we do/who we are types of grants available tips for a successful application questions and answers See the schedule of sessions and RSVP here...Read More
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23 Apr 2013 — No Comments
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The following guidelines document contains important information about the funding offered by the NSW Government’s arts funding and policy body, Arts NSW, through the Arts Funding Program (AFP). We strongly recommend you read this guide and relevant pages on our website before starting an application and talk to Arts NSW...Read More
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19 Apr 2013 — No Comments
This grant is designed to assist in the creation of new work by published Australian writers. New Work grants are available to emerging, developing and established writers for living allowances (including childcare) and/or assistance with travel and research costs associated with the preparation and writing of nominated projects. Writers may apply...Read More
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10 Apr 2013 — No Comments
There are 3 ClubGRANTS categories, and community groups are able to apply through their Local Council Committees for Category 1 funding ClubGRANTS Guidelines and Funding Categories The new ClubGRANTS Guidelines are now available. Applicants should read the new Guidelines to determine whether they are eligible for Club GRANTS funding. There are three funding...Read More
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10 Apr 2013 — No Comments
The NSW Artists' Grant gives financial assistance to professional visual arts, craft and design practitioners in NSW to effectively produce, present and promote their work throughout NSW, interstate and overseas. Closing dates: 15 February (for exhibitions in May, June, July) 15 May (for exhibitions in August, September, October) 15 August (for exhibitions in November, December,...Read More
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10 Apr 2013 — No Comments
Culture, Arts, Tourism and Community Heritage Grants (CATCH) Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) Close: Friday 24 May Grants: up to $20,000 Population preference: 10,000 or less Target Groups: museums, community arts groups, progress associations, event organizers, cultural groups etc Looking for projects that are: community based/grass roots development, have a level of sustainability or direct contribution to the economic...Read More
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04 Apr 2013 — No Comments
Online submissions for ClubGrants 2013 are now open. Submissions close at 9:00AM 1 May 2013. The Port Macquarie-Hastings Local Club Grants Committee now welcome applications for funding from their 2013 Grants. Applications must be submitted on-line. Go to the link: http://ClubGRANTS-PMH-ClubGRANTS.smartygrants.com.au Enquiries: Jenny Edmunds, Chair of the Port Macquarie-Hastings Local Club Grants Committee: email - jedmunds@westportclub.com.au; or phone...Read More
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20 Mar 2013 — No Comments
The Federal Government is offering community organisations the opportunity to apply for funding of up to $5,000 in its 2013 round of Volunteer Grants. The Volunteer Grants are now open for application with $16 million available to organisations around the country. In launching the grants round, Minister for Families, Communities Services and...Read More
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13 Mar 2013 — No Comments
Jump Start Production Subsidy Film and content makers looking for equipment or studio facilities can apply for the Metro Screen Jump Start production subsidy to help balance the production budget. Jump Start provides $45,000 worth of production subsidies over three application rounds. Broadcast quality equipment, the green screen studio and...Read More
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26 Feb 2013 — No Comments
Screen NSW announces applications for new Emerging Filmmakers Fund Screen NSW has announced that applications are now open for a new round of the Emerging Filmmakers Fund (EFF). The Emerging Filmmakers Fund, run by Screen NSW, assists aspiring filmmakers by providing career development pathways in the screen industry. The EFF supports...Read More
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13 Feb 2013 — No Comments
JOSH PYKE PARTNERS WITH APRA TO PROVIDE MENTORSHIP AND FUNDING TO UNSIGNED MUSICIANS APRA and the Josh Pyke Partnership have joined forces to bring unsigned musicians a new and exciting opportunity. The initiative includes mentorship and funding of $7500 to help grow the careers of unsigned artists. The mentorship will involve...Read More
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13 Feb 2013 — No Comments
Museum & Galleries NSW Leg Ups are quick response skill development grants for workers in volunteer managed museums throughout NSW. These grants fund various skill development projects including hosting or attending workshops, conferences or seminars in NSW, in addition to networking activities. Previous Leg Ups Grants have funded museum volunteers to...Read More
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13 Feb 2013 — No Comments
Museum & Galleries NSW VIM Small Grants aim to meet the short-term, collection-based requirements of community museums and keeping places. There are no set categories for funding, and applications for a broad range of projects will be considered. Previous VIM Small Grants have funded the purchase of computer cataloguing software, exhibition...Read More
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13 Feb 2013 — No Comments
The Fund hopes to provide some limited financial assistance to any visual arts practitioner faced with a disaster as a result of serious illness, accident or some other unexpected catastrophe. http://www.visualarts.net.au/grantsprizes/2...Read More
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13 Feb 2013 — No Comments
Established in 1975, the PPCA Performers' Trust Foundation provides grants to promote and encourage music and the performing arts. The grants provided are non-recurring (i.e. one-off grants rather than a periodical payment) and are determined by the four trustees of the trust. Two (including the Chairman) are appointed by the PPCA; One is...Read More
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13 Feb 2013 — No Comments
Short Film Completion Fund Screen Australia’s Short Film Completion Fund provides finance for distinctive and creatively ambitious short drama films that show outstanding potential but lack the funds to finish. Screen Australia is committed to galvanising the connection between short drama filmmaking and a feature film career. We will favour the...Read More
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07 Feb 2013 — No Comments
The Windmill Trust Scholarship supports regional NSW professional artists who need financial assistance in advancing their career. Closing date: 28 May 2013 Notification: Two months following the closing date A scholarship of up to $5,000 is awarded annually http://www.visualarts.net.au/grants/windmill-trust-scholarship ...Read More
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01 Feb 2013 — No Comments
OPENS FEBRUARY 1ST The Small Grants for Small Rural Communities is a collaborative program supported by various partners. It is the longest running and broadest program offered by FRRR. The program is open twice a year, and closes at the end of March and September. The program will offer up to $400,000 per round ...Read More
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30 Jan 2013 — No Comments
Applications will open February 4th 2013 for The Children’s Picture Book Illustrators’ Initiative. Now in its 3rd year, the Initiative is run by the Australian Society of Authors which has secured funding from the Literature Board to offer grants of up to $15,000 are available for emerging, developing and established illustrators who have...Read More
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25 Jan 2013 — No Comments
NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK 2013 “BE Active. Be Happy. Be you.” EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Council is offering funding to community organisations who would like to organise and arrange activities during the week Friday, 5 to Sunday, 14 April 2013. Art, dance and music events, fashion shows, youth forums or skateboarding, surfing and other...Read More
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23 Jan 2013 — No Comments
These grants support regional, remote and community festivals to present quality arts projects which have not been presented before, and would not be possible without financial support. Festivals Australia supports innovative new projects which add to the quality and diversity of the arts programming of Australian regional and community festivals. A...Read More
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23 Jan 2013 — No Comments
ABORIGINAL ARTISTS ON THE MID NORTH COAST INVITED TO APPLY FOR GOVERNMENT FUNDING NSW Deputy Premier and Oxley MP, Andrew Stoner, today encouraged Indigenous arts organisations and individual artists on the Mid North Coast to apply for a share of $100,000 in Government funding to help showcase and promote...Read More
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17 Jan 2013 — No Comments
$26 million for Indigenous culture, languages and visual arts projects More than $26 million is up for grabs for community groups to showcase the best of Australia's Indigenous culture, languages and visual arts. Community organisations can apply for the 2013–14 Indigenous culture, languages and visual arts funding round to support a range of...Read More
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17 Jan 2013 — No Comments
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD TV Fairfax offer audiences online content via their smh.tv site. The focus is on longform content over 30 minutes open to all genres. The channel manager, Ricky Sutton gets about three or four approaches per week and offers a standard 50/50 revenue share model to content makers. The major advantage of this option...Read More
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17 Jan 2013 — No Comments
Webinar: Crowdfunding for social good For many not-for-profits, fundraising is a vital part of their organisation. In this digital age, there are many channels you can utilise to encourage supporters to donate to your cause. Join this webinar to learn more about crowdfunding – a game-like approach to online fundraising which...Read More
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16 Jan 2013 — No Comments
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CREATIVE AUSTRALIA FELLOWSHIPS Amount $60,000 over two years ($30,000 per year) Applications close 31 January 2013 Decisions advised May 2013 These Fellowships are a major new initiative to support the professional development of outstanding artists working across the sector and across Australia. Over five years between 2011/12 to 2015/16, the Australia Council will award 10 fellowships for...Read More
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13 Dec 2012 — No Comments
2013 Creative Australia Fellowships - now open for Visual Artists In May 2011 the Minister for the Arts, the Hon Simon Crean, announced the Creative Australia Artists Grants program, a new initiative to support artists to create and present new Australian work across all artforms. This five year, $10 million...Read More
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12 Dec 2012 — No Comments
M&G NSW provides grants to museums and galleries and fellowship opportunities to individuals working in the museum and gallery sector. The Collection Documentation and Significance Assessment Grants is a new initiative commencing in 2013 to enable community museums and keeping places to bring in specialists to work with volunteers on ...Read More
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27 Nov 2012 — No Comments
Amplify your art is a professional development grant program for NSW artists with disability. The Amplify program is designed to assist individual artists in all art forms to further their practice through undertaking professional development. Grants will be awarded for amounts between $5,000 and $10,000 for the costs associated with developing an...Read More
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21 Nov 2012 — No Comments
QUICKS GRANTS Has a great opportunity suddenly arisen to develop or present your art? Quicks grants offer up to $1,500 for individual artists and organisations in regional NSW to respond to arts development and professional development opportunities that arise at short notice. Applications can be made at any time… www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants/qtg.html...Read More
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21 Nov 2012 — No Comments
Applications close 23 November 2012 Festivals Australia supports innovative new projects which add to the quality and diversity of the arts programming of Australian regional and community festivals. A project is defined as an activity that is distinct from the usual festival activities. It must be a single discrete activity, not...Read More
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20 Nov 2012 — No Comments
$26 million for Indigenous culture, languages and visual arts projects More than $26 million is up for grabs for community groups to showcase the best of Australia's Indigenous culture, languages and visual arts. Arts Minister Simon Crean today called on community organisations to apply for the 2013–14 Indigenous culture, languages and...Read More
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31 Oct 2012 — No Comments
Supports one-off projects that involve the creation or recording of music of all types, including media arts projects A grant of up to $20,000 Applications for this grant close 12 November 2012 Decisions will be advised in February 2013 Funded projects can start from 8 March 2013 http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/grants/2012/new-work-music-closing-12nov...Read More
