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
 

Decmeber 2011



January 2012



Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarships – closes 27 January 2012

The Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarships provide support for young Australians in a variety of categories to help them further their cultural education and achieve their dreams. They are awarded each year for study, maintenance and travel either in Australia or overseas. A total of six scholarships each to the value of $20,000 will be offered in 2011. The categories for the 2012 scholarships include Architecture, Ballet, Instrumental music, Poetry and Prose.

For all the details please visit thetrustcompany.com.au/philanthropy/awards/marten_bequest.asp




Creative Australia Fellowships - Young and Emerging Artists – applications close 31 January 2012

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 established artists (each valued at $100,000) and 13 fellowships for early career artists (each valued at $60,000).

Early career artists working in visual or media arts, community arts and cultural development, performance, writing or music with a track record of significant achievement are invited to submit a proposal for this Australia Council Creative Australia Fellowship.

For all the details please visit www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/grants/creative_australia_fellowships_-_emerging_artists

 

Creative Australia Fellowships - Established artists – applications close 31 January 2012

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 established artists (each valued at $100,000). These new Australia Council Creative Australia Fellowships will provide financial support for artists across all artforms to undertake a program of creative or professional development.

Outstanding artists working in visual or media arts, community arts and cultural development, performance, writing or music with a track record of significant achievement are invited to submit a proposal for a new Australia Council Creative Australia Fellowship - Established Artist.

For all the details please visit www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/grants/creative_australia_fellowships


Brian Boak Bursaries – applications close 31 January 2012

The Empire Theatres Foundation supports the professional development of artists by offering two kinds of bursaries - the Brian Boak bursary. The 'Outstanding Performer' bursary, worth $25,000 and the 'Developing Performer' bursary, worth up to $10,000. Each bursary is designed to provide opportunities for career development in the areas of acting, dancing, singing or instrumental performance.

For all the details please visit www.empiretheatre.com.au/get-involved-/bursaries.html
 

Doyles Creek Mining Community Foundation – applications close 31 January 2012

Community Grants Program through which 4 community organisations receive $10,000 in funding to assist with the services they provide to the community.

For all the details please visit www.nucoal.com.au/
 


GENERATE 2012, Stage One Information Workshop – applications close 31 January 2012

GENERATE is a pilot program to support enterprises in the Australian music industry which are seeking to grow and attract investment. It is intended to support and develop good music-related business plans and industry concepts. Participants must be able to commit to the program timeline and requirements.

GENERATE will particularly focus on proposals that facilitate new collaborations or business models involving music and other creative professions such as film, online games and publishing. GENERATE is looking for applications from small to medium-sized music enterprises including songwriters, composers, bands, managers, publishers, promoters, producers and labels.

There are three stages:
Stage 1, GENERATE Information and business model sessions – series of half day seminars.
Stage 2, GENERATE Intensive Business-Strategy Residential Workshop
Stage 3, GENERATE Investment Agreements Signed.

For all the details please visit www.amin.org.au
 




February

Powerhouse Museum Movable Heritage Fellowship – applications close 3 February 2012

The $5,000 Fellowship aims to
 


The Fellowship is a wonderful opportunity, not only for the student, but also for the museum on which their research is based, to improve the documentation and interpretation of significant items in their collection for the benefit of their communities.

For all the details please visit www.powerhousemuseum.com/pdf/regional/2012/Movable_Heritage_Fellowship_2012_Guidelines.pdf




2012 National Trust Heritage Awards – applications close 6 February 2012
 

The National Trust Heritage Awards offer a unique opportunity to showcase individuals, organisations, government departments and community groups who have completed a project that promotes the conservation of Australia’s environmental, built or cultural heritage. Now in its nineteenth year, the National Trust Heritage Awards continue to set an industry benchmark to winners and entrants alike, as well as to provide recognition amongst industry peers of excellence within the field of heritage conservation.

For all the details please visit www.nationaltrust.com.au/heritageawards/


Country Arts Support Program (CASP) – applications close 10 February 2012

CASP is a small grants program delivered on behalf of Arts NSW by Regional Arts NSW and jointly administered by the Regional Arts Boards throughout NSW. The aim of the Country Arts Support Program is to support community cultural development in regional and rural New South Wales through small grants which:

• assist locally determined community cultural activities
• increase opportunities for regionally-based groups to access a diverse range of arts programs
• enable communities to explore and express their cultural identities
• bring social and economic benefits to the community through training, employment and promotional opportunities
• lead to greater awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity.

A limited number of small grants of up to $3,000 are available primarily for professional artist’s fees, travel and accommodation. Some other costs associated with the project may be included but artist’s fees and expenses are the main focus of CASP. Projects must take place between 9 April 2012 and 9 April 2013
.
For all the details and to download an application form please www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants/casp.html
 

Festivals Australia – applications close 10 February 2012

The Festivals Australia program provides funding support for arts projects at Australian regional, remote and community festivals. It is designed to assist the festival to present new or special arts activities that have not been presented before.

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


The Australian Artists' Grant- applications close 15 February 2012

This grant (formerly the Janet Holmes à Court Artists' Grant) provides provides professional artists with 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, documentation, freight, travel, equipment rental, insurance, technical assistance and opening costs.

Other rounds closes: 15 May, 15 August and 15 November.

For guidelines and application details please visit  www.visualarts.net.au/grants/australian-artists-grant
 

Broadband Arts Initiative – expressions of interest close 15 February 2012

The Australia Council for the Arts will support innovative arts projects that utilise next generation high-capacity broadband enabled by the NBN. This initiative is part of the Australia Council's strategic priority to assist the arts sector build skills to maximise the benefits of the NBN, and support the creation of work enabled by and accessed through high-capacity broadband.

For all the details please visit www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/grants/2012/broadband_arts_initiative
 

2012 HUB-BUB Artists-in-Residence Program – applications close 15 February 2012

HUB-BUB is located in Spartanburg, Southern Carolina, USA with The Showroom Gallery & Performance Hall. The flexible arts space serves as a place for music, art, film, community events, workshops and other happenings. The HUB-BUB Artists-in-Residence Program is an opportunity for three visual artists and one creative writer between the ages of 20 and 35 to focus on their art-making/writing while helping with our organization’s mission to build community through dynamic art and ideas. Each resident is provided their own large studio apartment along with a bi-monthly stipend ($600/month total). Studio apartments are located above HUB-BUB's Showroom Gallery. Equivalent handicap accessible housing which includes studio space is available nearby but off-site.
The next residency runs from June 15, 2012 - May 15, 2013.

For all the details please visit www.hub-bub.com/air
 





March 2012


 

Australia Council For the Arts, Artstart – applications close 2 March 2012

The ArtStart program has been created to give financial assistance to recent arts graduates, helping you make the challenging transition from studying to having a professional career in the arts. If you've completed an accredited Certificate IV arts course or higher in the past three years - or are about to complete one - you could be eligible.

An ArtStart grant could provide you with up to $10,000 to fund services, resources, skills development and/or equipment to help you build an income-generating career in the arts practice you have studied.

Round 2 closes on 20 September 2012.

For all the details please visit www.artstartgrant.com.au/

 

Australia Council, Projects – Community Partnerships – applications close 2 March 2012

This category provides funding of up to $20,000 for individuals, groups and organisations to develop and implement one-off community arts and cultural development projects with a range of partners.
For the purpose of this category, the term ‘partners’ refers to individuals or organisations that will help make the project happen. The partners will work in collaboration with the applicant, towards a shared vision and may contribute financially or in kind to the project.

Other rounds for 2012. Round 2 closes 25 May 2012, Round 3 closes 7 September 2012.

For details please visit www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/grants/2012/projects-community-partnerships-closing-2mar




Australia Council for the Arts | Literature Grants – applications close 30 March 2012

The Australia Council for the Arts is offering the following grants:
• Literature – Promotion - Promotion grants support the promotion of Australian literature and activities that foster greater appreciation of Australian creative writing. Local and overseas organisations may apply for support towards airfares, fees and expenses for participation at literary festivals, conferences and other promotional activities. Guidelines and application details online here.
• Literature - Publishing - Publishing grants support the publication of literary work by Australian writers in Australia and overseas. Guidelines and application details online here.

For all the details please visit www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/find_grants
 

Coca-Cola Australia Foundation, Community Grants – applications close 30 March 2012

The Coca-Cola Australia Foundation is an independent charitable trust funded by the Coca-Cola System in Australia and devoted to improving the lives of marginalised youth. It distributes $1 million annually to fund three to four major national projects and a number of smaller local community programs. To apply for a Community Grant of up to $10,000 you must meet the following criteria: your organisation must have Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status from the Australian Taxation Office; the program must target marginalised young Australians in the key areas of education, leadership, wellbeing and environment; the program must be able to demonstrate a difference or improvement for the specific youth issue it addresses; the program should be innovative.

For all the details please visit www.ccamatil.com/AboutCCA/Pages/Coca-ColaFoundation.aspx

 





May 2012


Tin Shed’s Curate/Innovate Grant – applications close 30 May 2012


This grant is offered to help encourage curatorial practice in Australia.The emphasis is on innovative practice that challenges our perceptions of the gallery space. They therefore encourage applicants to think specifically about the opportunities Tin Sheds can offer either because of its history, location or physical space. We encourage applications that seek to build affinities beyond the gallery through public programs, lectures, discussions, concerts, out-door events and so on. Successful applicant will receive: $4000 and a 4 week exhibition at Tin Sheds Gallery.

For all the details please visit tinsheds.wordpress.com/
 







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 www.besenfoundation.org.au/ 


 

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:

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:


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:

For full details click www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/index.html

 

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