There are a large number of grants and funding opportunities available to artists and not for profit organisations who work in the arts and cultural sector. Part of the role of Arts Upper Hunter is to assist groups and individuals who are seeking funding. So if you have a project and you need some help determining who might be able to provide funding please contact us. We also run courses in the grant process from time to time. There are a number of grants available through Regional Arts NSW, in particular CASP (Country Arts Support Program )for further information about these please contact us, there are also a number of examples of projects that have received funding for projects on the projects page. Up and coming opportunities are listed in our monthly newsletter artsbark.


 

 Grants, Residences and Mentorships Closing Soon




July




School First Awards – applications close 30th July 2010

The Schools First Awards are the product of a partnership between the National Australia Bank
(NAB) and two not-for-profit organisations: the Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) and the
Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). The Awards originated from a desire to
improve the educational outcomes of young people through strong partnerships between schools and their communities.

For details please visit www.schoolsfirst.edu.au/sf-award-application-login/
 



Travel bursaries available to ICOM members travelling to Shanghai General Conference – applications close 31 July 2010

ICOM Australia is offering two bursaries for ICOM Australia members to travel to the Shanghai General Conference in 2010. While they have just made a bursary offer to one applicant (details to be announced shortly), a second bursary of $2,000 for travel to the Shanghai conference is still available.
For all the detail please visit icom.org.au/site/aboutus.php
 





August

Arts NSW 2011 Funding Program, 2011 Project Funding (Quick Response) – applications close 2nd August 2010

Quick Response Project Funding supports unexpected artistic and professional development opportunities for individuals and small to medium organisations. Eligible projects in this category would not meet the criteria or timing of project categories as part of the main Arts Funding Program.

Other rounds 1 Nov 2010, 7 Feb 2011, 2 May 2011

For details please visit www.arts.nsw.gov.au/FundingOpportunities/2011ArtsFundingProgram/tabid/80/Default.aspx


 

NSW Indigenous History Fellowship 2010 (Biennial) $20,000 – applications close 9 August 2010

The biennial NSW Indigenous History Fellowship is offered by the Government to assist a person living in New South Wales to research and produce a work on a subject of historical interest relating to New South Wales from an Indigenous point of view.

Applicants may be independent historians, or historians working in conjunction with Indigenous communities. In both instances, applicants should provide evidence of support and agreement from relevant peak bodies or representative community groups.

For full details please visit www.arts.nsw.gov.au/FundingOpportunities/FellowshipsandScholarships/NSWIndigenousHistoryFellowship/tabid/99/Default.aspx





Regional Arts Fund – applications close 13th August 2010

This grant support arts and cultural activities in regional NSW that are sustainable, have long term cultural, economic and social benefits, develop partnerships and cultural networks and provide skills development opportunities. There are three categories within which you can apply for the Regional Arts Fund:

Multiple year funding and grants of more than $20,000 per year are available but must be discussed with Regional Arts NSW prior to applying.

For all the information and to download an application form please visit Regional Arts NSW website www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants/raf.html
 


Culture, Arts, Tourism And Community Heritage Grants Program (Catch) – applications close 13th August 2010

The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR). Grants from $1,000 to $20,000 Supports activities which enrich the life of rural and remote communities in the areas of culture and tourism, the arts, history and heritage. Open to not for profit community groups.

For all the details please visit www.frrr.org.au/programsDetail.asp
 


Bundanon Trust Artist in Residence Program – applications close 13th August 2010

The Bundanon Trust Artist in Residence program is open to professional artists and groups, from all disciplines. The program supports artists’ new work, research and collaborations. Australian and international artists are hosted in purpose-built studios located at the Bundanon properties on the Shoalhaven River in NSW. As a gift to the Australian people, Arthur Boyd’s vision for Bundanon was to provide an inspirational haven for artists to pursue their practice. Bundanon offers free accommodation and studio space for up to five weeks.

For all the details please visit www.bundanon.com.au/content/about-the-program
 




Janet Holmes a Court Artist's Grant - applications close 15th August 2010

This grant provides assistance towards the costs of public presentation of visual arts, craft and design. This can include, but is not limited to, framing, media releases, media photographs, advertising, space rental, installation costs, promotional printing, mail outs, doucmentation, freight, travel equipment rental, insurance, technical assistance and opening costs. Amounts available are: $500 for individuals, and $1,000 for groups. This grant does not provide assistance towards the production of artwork, (material studio rental, research etc). Another  round closes15th November.

For all the details please visit www.visualarts.net.au/grantsprizes/vcags


 

The Marketing Grant for NSW Artists - applications close 15th August 2010


The Marketing Grant for NSW Artists has been initiated by National Association for the Visual Arts Ltd with funds made available from Arts NSW. The aim is to assist professional visual artists and craftpeople in NSW to effectively promote and market their work throughout NSW, interstate and overseas through creative and cost effective marketing initiatives and compaigns. Grants of up to $1250 (plus GST) are available for individuals, $2500 (plus gst) are available for groups. Another round closes 15 Novemeber.

For all the details please visit www.visualarts.net.au/grantsprizes/marketing
 
 

Accessible Arts Small Grants – applications close 18th August 2010

This year Accessible Arts will offer grants of $3000 to 6 high quality, projects delivering sustainable outcomes, leading to showcases to be held in accessible public arts spaces for audiences of up to 500 people. Ideally projects will involve partnerships between the arts and disability sectors in the visual arts, dance, music, performance or new media.

For all the details please visit www.aarts.net.au/news/796/140/Small-Grants-now-available-for-Don-t-DISmyABILITY-arts-projects/
 


 

Contemporary Touring Initiative - applications close 25th August 2010

This program is part of the Australian Government's ongoing commitment to contemporary Australian visual arts and craft and aims to encourage wider audience access to Australian visual arts and craft through quality publications, education and public programs that are a part of touring exhibitions. It also encourages collecting institutions to form curatorial partnerships and collaborate with other organisations contributing to mentoring opportunities and skills transfer. This round is for projects commencing on or after 1 February 2011.

For all the details please visit www.arts.gov.au/arts/contemporary_touring_initiative

 
 

Young Playwrights Residency ‐ applications close 27th August 2010

The Sydney Theatre Company Young Playwrights' Residency is designed to engage and develop young playwrights through a two and a half day workshop residency held at Sydney Theatre Company. There are 10 places available for students, years 10, 11 or 12, from across NSW and ACT.

For all the details please visit www.sydneytheatre.com.au/stced/young-playwrights-residency
 


Wesfarmers Arts Indigenous Fellowship Program – applications close 31st August 2010

The National Gallery of Australia and Wesfarmers are delighted that the Wesfarmers Arts Indigenous Fellowship program, the first of its kind, has been established for Indigenous Australians with the goal to increase Indigenous leadership within the visual arts sector. It consists of two programs:
Wesfarmers Arts Indigenous Fellowship A professional project-based program for long-term development, networking, exchange and mentorship. Two Fellowships will be awarded every two years.Indigenous Arts Leadership program A short-term, accredited program with an industry focus. Ten candidates will be selected annually to participate in the Leadership program.

For all the detail please visit nga.gov.au/wesfarmersfellowship/Default.cfm
 

 

Varuna Retreat and Flagship Fellowships 2010 – applications close 31st August 2010 

Varuna Fellowships for Writing Retreats offer writers a residency in an environment wholly dedicated to writing, with accommodation and full board provided, to develop an established writing project or illustration project. Retreats are for two weeks. The 3 week Flagshop Fellowships are awarded to writers selected from applications for Retreat Fellowships.
For all the details please visit varuna.com.au/index.php
 

September

Visions Australia - applications close 1st September 2010

The Visions Australia program is the Australian Government's national touring exhibitions funding program. It assists eligible organisations to develop and tour exhibtions of Australian Cultural Material throughout Australia. Funding is available for both development and touring. This round is for projects commencing on or from the 1st of February 2011.

For all the details please visit www.arts.gov.au/arts/visions_of_australia


 

Ashfield Artist in Residence Program – expressions of interest closes 3rd September 2010

Ashfield Council is currently calling for expressions of interest from performing, visual and literary artists in regional and remote areas of Australia to undertake a residency at Thirning Villa during the period April 2011 to March 2012. International artists are welcome to apply. Residency applications can be for three months to six
months but other proposals will be considered.

For all the details phone Anthia 9716 1866 or email anthiah@ashfield.nsw.gov.au with ‘AIR’ in the subject line.
 





Out-There and Deadly Film Funding + Support – applications close 3rd September 2010

Metro Screen, in partnership with Screen NSW, offers three experienced filmmakers of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent, the opportunity to develop their film and storytelling skills through the production of a short work. Applicants must be experienced filmmakers, and identify as an Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander who resides in NSW outside of the Greater Sydney Region. Three projects of up to 10 minutes screen duration will be selected. Drama, documentary, animation, experimental and cross-platform projects are now being called for.


For all the details please contact David Opitz Metro Screen Projects and Production Manager d.opitz@metroscreen.org.au 02 9356 1818, or visit www.metroscreen.org.au/Out-ThereandDeadly
 

 

Contemporary Music Touring Program, Round 20 – applications close 6th September 2010

The Contemporary Music Touring Program provides opportunities for a wide range of music to tour the country - including but not limited to, rock, pop, jazz, folk, country and Indigenous music. This round is for tours commencing after 1 January 2011.

The program is committed to supporting touring opportunities for Australian musicians, and increasing audience access to live and original Australian contemporary music, particularly in regional and remote Australia.All professional members of the Australian music industry including performers, managers, agents, music networks and music organisations representing all contemporary music genres are eligible to apply.

For all the details please visit   www.arts.gov.au/arts/cmtp or contact the program at music.touring@environment.gov.au or call on 1800 819 461.
 


 

Incoming Touring Exhibition Grants (ITEGS) - applications close 6th September 2010

Museum & Galleries NSW’s ITEGs provide assistance to visual art organisations and craft and design centres throughout NSW. Public galleries or art organisations in NSW with a proven commitment to the development of exhibitions of contemporary visual art, craft, design and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art are eligible to apply.

Applications can apply for a minimum $2,000; there is no upper limit.

For all the details please visit mgnsw.org.au/grants/gallery_grants/
 

 

The Emerging Filmmakers Fund, Round 26 – applications close 6th September 2010

The Emerging Filmmakers Fund, established in 1995, provides career development pathways, and the opportunity for the advancement, in the highly competitive film and television industry. Screen NSW encourages exploration, experimentation, and mastery of new technologies in particular. In each round, a maximum of four successful projects receive grants of up to $30,000 for production and/or post-production.

For all the details please visit www.screen.nsw.gov.au/index.php

 

Metro Screen Jump Start Production Grant – applications close 6th September 2010
 

Metro Screen Production Grants allocate a total of $45,000 annually in the form of equipment and facilities hire through the Jump Start Production Grants. Applicants must be a member of Metro Screen.

For all the details please visit www.metroscreen.org.au/grants.htm

 

Asialink Arts Residency – applications close 10th September 2010

Each year the Asialink Residency program sends 40 Australian writers, performers, artists and arts managers to live and work throughout Asia. Since its inception in 1991 the program has sent more than 550 people to hosts in 19 countries. The grant of up to $12,000 goes towards travel, living and project expenses, and affords recipients the opportunity for in-depth research, stimulating cultural exchanges, international collaboration and uninterrupted time for creativity.

For details please visit www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au/our_work/arts/residency_information
 






Ian Potter Cultural Trust – applications close 13th September 2010

 The Ian Potter Cultural Trust seeks to encourage the diversity and excellence of emerging artists in Australia. The Trust makes grants of up to $7,000 to early career artists practising in a wide range of disciplines within the arts, including the performing and visual arts, crafts, music, the media, literature, design, community arts and other areas. The Trust was established by The Ian Potter Foundation in 1993 to enable individual artists of exceptional talent to be given support to undertake professional development overseas, including postgraduate study. The Trust is distinctive in both scale and breadth, and unmatched in Australia.

For all the guidelines and application details please visit www.ianpotterculturaltrust.org.au/home



 

Small Grants for Small Rural Community Program - applications close 30th September 2010

Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal offers a small grants program for small rural Australian communities will offer around $900,000 a year in grants to benefit people in rural and remote communities. Grants of up to are $5000 available. Currently, applications that support the following areas will be given preference,
• Community Infrastructure
• Community Development involving Disadvantaged Children or Young People
• Resettlement of Immigrants in rural Australia
• Drought affected areas (Exceptional Circumstances Declared)

For all the details please visit www.frrr.org.au/programsDetail.asp

 


October
 

The Volunteer Initiated Museum (VIM) Small Grant Program – applications close 22nd October 2010

Museum &Galleries NSW’s 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. Amounts of up to $1500 available.

For details visit mgnsw.org.au/grants/vim_small_grants/


 

The Volunteer Initiated Museum (VIM) Development Project Grants – applications close 22nd October 2010

Museum &Galleries NSW’s VIM Development Projects Grants allow community museums and Keeping Places to carry out strategic and innovative projects with mid to long term outcomes. The grants can also provide an opportunity to work productively with an appropriate museums and/or arts consultant as a skill development opportunity.

For details please visit mgnsw.org.au/grants/vim_development_project_grants/
 





The Myer Foundation – G4 Fund (Small Grants)- applications close 27th October 2010

The G4 Small Grants Program only supports small community-based organisations, grants are for up to $5,000, to contribute to the wellbeing of young Australians aged 12-25 and particularly support environmental education, capacity building etc

For all the details please visit www.myerfoundation.org.au/programs/overview.cfm


 
 


 



 

 

Grants and Residences Ongoing


The Anna Wearne Memorial Trust

Amounts from $50 to $1000.
The Anna Wearne Trust was created by Anna's close friends and family in February 1997 after her tragic death in a car accident. The aim of the Trust is to ensure young people reach their potential, where such potential is hampered due to disadvantage or inequality. The aim and objectives of the Trust are flexible enough to enable it to support a diverse range of charities and projects. For more information please visit www.annawearnetrust.org.au/group/noticeboard/
 
 

Artists’ Benevolent Fund

National Association For The Visual Arts LTD (NAVA). Applications can be made at any time to this fund, which provides limited financial assistance to visual arts practitioners faced with financial difficulty as a result of serious illness, accident or some other unexpected catastrophe (please note, this is not for general financial hardship). For all the details please visit www.visualarts.net.au/grantsprizes/australianvisualartistsbenevolentfund

 

Australian Government, Dept Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, Jobs Fund

The Jobs Fund is a $650 million Australian Government Initiative to support and create jobs and skills development through projects that build community and social infrastructure. The Jobs Fund comprises three streams of funding:

Funding will be in the form of one-off grants for projects up to $2 million. Eligible organisations include non-profit and community organisations, employment services providers and local, state and territory governments.

For all the details please visit www.deewr.gov.au/Employment/Pages/JobsFund.aspx
 

Creative Communities Partnerships Initiative

Australia Council For The Arts

Creative Communities Partnership Initiative supports major community arts and cultural development projects of excellence. Creative Communities Partnerships support opportunities for Australians to participate in meaningful arts and cultural activities in the places where they live, encouraging innovation and enhancing community wellbeing. Proposals may include a range of diverse but related activities and could be for a period of up to three years for total amounts between $50,000 and $600,000. Projects must be completed by 30 June 2012. The Creative Communities Partnership Initiative is open to organisations and proposals may be submitted at any time.

For details visit www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/grants/creative_communities_-_community_partnerships




Community Access Network Infrastructure Grants

The Community Access Network (CAN) was created to link community radio and television stations throughout metropolitan, rural and remote Australia via the Internet. Funds are available to purchase a computer, connect to an ISP and provide basic training for community broadcasters to access online community broadcasting resources. You must have a long term licensed community radio station or a long term licensed community television station to be able to apply. For more details please visit www.cbf.com.au/Content/templates/grants_can_infrastructure.asp

 

Community Hall Renewal Fund

The NSW Government

The Community Hall Renewal Package is 2.5 Million over five years to help small communities in country NSW to renovate, extend or upgrades on community halls. Grants will be provided to community based organisations for materials and equipment on a non-recurrent basis that demonstrate a clear community benefit by repairing or upgrading the hall. Funds of up to $50,000 per community will be provided to not for profit organisations in communities of 10,000 or less population. Funding for projects is to be matched on a 2 for 1 basis for every $2 dollars provided by Government the community must contribute $1 either in-kind or as a financial contribution. Projects are to be supported by local government.

For details please contact Susan Belcher of the Office of Rural Affairs, PO Box 1314, Orange 2800 on 02 6393 000.
 

Cudgegong Gallery - Artist in Residence program

Artists will have the choice of two residencies: a cottage including on-site studio and gallery space at 89 Mayne Street Gulgong or a cottage and studio space at “Summervale” 14 kms from Gulgong. Artists may exhibit work during their residency at 89 Mayne Street Gallery or at a later date by arrangement.
For more details contact the Cudgegong Gallery on 02 6374 1630 or visit www.cudgegonggallery.com.au/
 

 

Conservation Documents and Management Report Grants

This grant is available from the NSW Heritage for the preparation of conservation documents and management reports for items listed on the State Heritage Register or of state significance.
For conservation management plans, economic feasibility studies, cost/benefit analyses for projects valued at $2,000 upwards, a dollar for dollar grant is available of up to $4,000. For conservation management strategies, maintenance plans, condition surveys, for projects valued at $2,000 upwards, a dollar for dollar grant of up to $1,000 is available.
For all the details please visit www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/02_subnav_01_2009_cmp.htm


 

Google Grants

Google Grants is a unique in-kind donation program awarding free AdWords advertising to selected charitable organisations with DGR status. Google support organisations that aim to help the world in areas such as science and technology, education, global public health, the environment, youth advocacy and the arts.
For more info, visit www.google.com.au/grants/
 



Harold Mitchell Foundation

The Harold Mitchell Foundation supports those who aim to improve our  society and create positive change by generating new opportunities in the arts and health sector. The Foundation invests in: setting up opportunities for the future; capacity building of communities and talented individuals with the commitment and potential to improve our 
world; and the establishment of self-sustaining arts or health activities. Please note applicants must have DGR status to apply for this grant. For details please visit www.haroldmitchellfoundation.com.au/index.asp

 

Leg Ups Skills Development Grants

Museum and Galleries
Leg Ups are quick response skill development grants for workers in volunteer management museums throughout NSW. These grants fund various skills development projects. Grant up to $500. For full details visit mgnsw.org.au/grants/leg_ups_/



Kick Start

NSW Heritage Council - The purpose of this funding is to assist groups raise funds through  a tax deductible appeal for state and locally significant heritage items. The grants of $10,000 for State Heritage Register and state significant heritage items, for fund raising appeals valued at $50,000 upwards, or grants of $5,000 (and your local council must agree to match funding of $5,000) for locally significant heritage items for fund raising appeals valued at $50,000 upwards. 
For full details please visit www.heritage.nsw.gov.au:80/02_subnav_01_2008_ksp.htm
 

Live On Stage - Music Internation Showcase Program

The Australia Council
 The Live On Stage program provides travel support for professional musicians and their manager/representative selected to showcase original Australian music at key international music trade fairs and international festivals. Support is also available for 'career-defining" performances at key international music festivals tied to developing career and market potential for musicians. Applicants are open however would need to be recieved 8 weeks prior to the event. Grants maximum $10,000 available. For more details visit www.australiacouncil.gov.au:80/grants/grant_items/live_on_stage_-_music_international_showcase_program
 

Mantana Foundation for Young People

The Mantana Foundation provides assistance to disadvantaged young people in order to give them the opportunity to reach their full educational and social potential, in turn creating a more just society. The Foundation also funds projects that address the causes of disadvantage and to assist young people to gain access to the information, education, skills and resources that will empower and enable them to achieve self-sufficiency. Please note applicants must have ITEC and DGR status to apply for this grant. Grants of $1,000 to $10,000 available. For more details visit www.matanafoundation.org.au


 


 

 

Funding Bodies


Australia Council for the Arts

The Australia Council for the Arts is the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body.
The Australia Council cultivates the nation’s creativity by investing in artists and arts organisations working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts, community partnerships, dance, literature, music, theatre, visual arts and multi-artform practices

The Australia Council for the Arts has a wide range of grants available to individual arts and arts organistions with varying closing dates. For full details please visit www.australiacouncil.gov.au/



Arts NSW


Arts NSW is the NSW Government's arts policy and funding body. Arts NSW offers a broad range of grants, fellowships, scholarships and residencies. For information, please contact Arts NSW on 02 9228 5533 or visit www.arts.nsw.gov.au



 auDA Foundation

The auDA Foundation aims to enhance the utility of the Internet for all Australians. The Foundation typically offers grants in the range of $5,000 to $20,000 to not-for-profit organisations and research institutions.
Financial support is provided to proposals that will satisfy the objectives of the auDA Foundation Charter. Priority is given to those proposals that will be completed within 12 months of the date of the grant.
For details visit www.audafoundation.org.au or call 1300 732 929.



Australian Network for Art and Technology

ANAT is Australia's leading cultural organisation working at the intersection of art, science and technology: networked and emergent art practises, expermental music and sound arts, and mobile and portable platforms. ANAT expects to offer the Professional Development Travel Grant in 2010, and from time to time initiates grant and award programs. Please check their website for details.  www.anat.org.au

 

Besen Family Foundation

The Besen Family Foundation has been established to buld on the philanthropic tradition which was started by Eva and Marc Besen. Grants will take the form of local projects grants, awards, scholarships, research grants and capital appeals. Grants up to $10,000 will be given. The Besen Family Foundation can only make grants to organisations with both Deductible Gift Reipient (DGR) and Tax Concession Charity (TCC) status. For details visit

 

Graham F Smith Peace Trust Inc

Graham F Smith Peace Trust supports arts projects (visual and performing) through commissions, grant provision and sponsorship. For more details please visit www.artspeacetrust.org/projects/#fund




 

The Heritage Council of NSW

The Heritage Council of NSW is established under the NSW Heritage Act, 1977 and is an advisory body that includes members of the community, the government, the conservation profession and representatives of organisations such as the National Trust of Australia (NSW).
The NSW Government has committed $5.324 million funding for NSW Heritage Grants for the 2 year funding program for 2009-2011.
Funding is available throughout the year for Aboriginal Heritage Projects, and Historical research and local archive projects.

Other grants have various opening and closing dates. For all the details please visit www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/02_index.htm

 

Ian Potter Foundation and the Ian Potter Cultural Trust

The Ian Potter Foundation is one of Australia's leading private philanthropic organisations. The Foundation has a commitment to nurturing the creative talents of Australians. Grants are available in program area of arts, community wellbeing, education, environment and conservation etc. The Ian Potter Foundation can only make grants to organisations that are both Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) and Tax Concession Charity (TCC).  The Ian Potter Cultural Trust provides grants to upcoming artists for professional development. For full details visit www.ianpotter.org.au

 

Macquarie Group Foundation

The Macquarie Group Foundation is one of Australia’s oldest and largest corporate foundations which focuses its resources in five core areas – arts, education, the environment, health and welfare. Applications are assessed on individual merit, with priority given to programs which: support a broad community need; have the involvement of Macquarie staff; are located in communities where Macquarie operates; and delivers long-term benefits and build community sustainability.

For all the details please visit www.macquarie.com/foundation/aboutus/application_process.htm  . Enquiries should be directed to Julia Symons on: (02) 8232 7554 or
by email: Julia.Symons@macquarie.com 

 

Metro Screen

Metro Screen Production Grants allocate a total of $60,000 annually in the form of equipment and facilities hire. Metro Screen invests in productions through Jump Start and Network Production Grants.

For all the details please visit www.metroscreen.org.au/grants.htm



Museums and Galleries NSW

M&G NSW provides grants to museums and galleries and fellowship opportunities to individuals working in the museum and gallery sector. Some of the funding programs are:
The Volunteer Initiated Museums (VIM) Grant Program
The Incoming Touring Exhibition Grant Program
GALLERY focusED Gramt Program
Fellowship and Mentorship Program
For full details contact M&G on 02 9358 1760, or visit mgnsw.org.au

 

National Association For The Visual Arts LTD (NAVA)

NAVA administers grants to assist artists in their professional development. It also publicises other grants, prizes, exhibition opportunities and residencies to NAVA members. For full details visit www.visualarts.net.au/nava/about


 

New South Wales Film and Television Office

The mission of the NSW FTO is to foster and facilitate creative excellence and commercial growth in the film and television industry in New South Wales.
They offer a range of programs / funding including:
Aurora Script Workshop
Development Assistance
Digital Visual FX Scheme
Emerging Filmmakers Fund-
Incentives
Industry and Audience Development Grants
Loan Facilities
Production Investments
Regional Filming Fund
Shooting West
Travel Assistance
For all the details please visit  www.fto.nsw.gov.au/about.asp

 

Regional Arts NSW

Regional Arts NSW is the peak body for regional activity in NSW. Regional Arts offer the following grants:
Country Arts Support Program (CASP)
Regional Arts Fund (RAF)
Quick Response Arts Grants (Quicks)
Quick Response Performaning Arts Grants (Prop Ups).
For full details click www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/index.html

 

 

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