A new wave of funding has been announced via the Regional Arts Fund in both NSW & VIC, in response to COVID-19 and the devastating bushfires our region experienced at the beginning of the year. We get it that you may be confused, as to which fund/s you could be applying for and the age-old Border issue is very tricky. So, in an attempt to help, we will be delivering two FREE FUNDING FORUMS, via ZOOM, on Thursday 16 July 2020. We will cover the many grants OPEN at the moment and break down the criteria, eligibility and what kind of proposals will be more likely to be successful in receiving funding. We will also give some grant writing tips and there will be many opportunities to ask questions. The forum is for independent artists, collectives and organisations who live work and connect with the Murray Arts footprint (AlburyCity, Greater Hume, Federation, Wodonga, Indigo & Towong). Please sign up via Eventbrite and we will send out the ZOOM link and password, one hour before the Forum you sign up for. Note: both Forums will be delivering exactly the same content, so you only need to attend one.
Date: Thursday 16 July 2020
Forum 1: 1pm – 2:30pm Register here
Forum 2: 6pm – 7:30pm Register here
Facilitator: Alyce Fisher, Murray Arts Executive Director
Assistant Facilitator: Nat Ord, Murray Arts Engagement & Communications Officer
Cost: FREE
Maximum participants: 50 people per workshop
Forum Delivery: ZOOM + downloadable PowerPoint Presentation
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NSW Grant Opportunities
Quick Response Grants
Open 1 July 2020 closes 30 June 2021
Made available under the Regional Arts Fund allocation for NSW, Quick Response Grants offer funding for up to $2,000 are intended to assist regional artists, arts organisations and communities to take up professional or skills development or small project opportunities.
All Quick Response Grants projects must be completed by 1 January 2022
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Fund are to support and promote participation in, and access to, Australia’s arts and culture in regional and remote Australia by:
- Encouraging and supporting sustainable economic, social and cultural development in regional communities;
- Developing partnerships and networks which leverage financial and/or in-kind support for specific projects and encourage ongoing collaboration;
- Developing audiences and broadening community engagement with the arts; and
- Increasing employment and professional development opportunities for, and raise the profile of, regional and remote artists.
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Regional Arts Fund (RAF) Project Grants
Open 29 June 2020 – 21 August 2020
The Regional Arts Fund is an Australian Government Program that supports sustainable cultural development in regional and remote communities in Australia. It meets the strategic priorities of supporting participation in, and access to, the arts; and encouraging greater private sector support for the arts.
The Regional Arts Fund is designed to benefit regional and remote arts practitioners, arts workers, audiences and communities. The program is managed nationally by Regional Arts Australia and is delivered in all states and the Northern Territory by Regional Program Administrators.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Fund are to support and promote participation in, and access to, Australia’s arts and culture in regional and remote Australia by:
- Encouraging and supporting sustainable economic, social and cultural development in regional communities;
- Developing partnerships and networks which leverage financial and/or in-kind support for specific projects and encourage ongoing collaboration;
- Developing audiences and broadening community engagement with the arts; and
- Increasing employment and professional development opportunities for, and raise the profile of, regional and remote artists.
More info & apply
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Recovery Boost - RAF Relief Grants
Open 1 July 2020 – Ongoing until funds expended
Relief grants are designed to assist regional artists, arts organisations and communities to meet their immediate needs. This could include asset replacement or purchase, support for arts practice (including self-directed residency/research and development), small projects and professional development opportunities.
All RAF Relief projects must be completed by 30 June 2021
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Fund are to support and promote participation in, and access to, Australia’s arts and culture in regional and remote Australia by:
- Encouraging and supporting sustainable economic, social and cultural development in regional communities;
- Developing partnerships and networks which leverage financial and/or in-kind support for specific projects and encourage ongoing collaboration;
- Developing audiences and broadening community engagement with the arts; and
- Increasing employment and professional development opportunities for, and raise the profile of, regional and remote artists.
More info & apply
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Recovery Boost - RAF Renewal Grants
EOI Open 1 July 2020 – Ongoing until funds expended
Renewal grants will provide up to three years of funding to support projects that have strong partnerships and demonstrated long term outcomes, with sustainable future-positioning focus.
These projects will be strategic in nature. Collaborations across State and Territory borders will be encouraged. The projects can be process-driven and provide an opportunity to think beyond ‘snap back’ and to consider renewed arts practice and learning processes.
All RAF Renewal projects must be completed by 30 June 2024
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Fund are to support and promote participation in, and access to, Australia’s arts and culture in regional and remote Australia by:
- Encouraging and supporting sustainable economic, social and cultural development in regional communities;
- Developing partnerships and networks which leverage financial and/or in-kind support for specific projects and encourage ongoing collaboration;
- Developing audiences and broadening community engagement with the arts; and
- Increasing employment and professional development opportunities for, and raise the profile of, regional and remote artists.
More info & apply
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Community and Cultural Grant Program AlburyCity
Closes 12 August
Applications for round two grants for eligible not for profit community organisations and individuals for grants under AlburyCity's community and cultural grant program are now open.
Successful applicants are to use funds to implement community or cultural programs, services or events during 2020. Funding is not to be sought for projects that have already commenced.
Programs cannot commence until the grant assessment has occurred and successful applicants have been notified.
We anticipate the funding recommendations will be approved at a September or October Council meeting, however, applicants should be aware that this process may be delayed and therefore any events/projects/programs occurring in October or earlier cannot be guaranteed to have received a funding decision.
Funding will be offered in the following categories:
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Community
Programs, activities or initiatives that develop community capacity and/or services that meet identified community needs. This could include dance groups, community-based groups and sport and recreation groups
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Cultural
Programs, activities or initiatives that provide art/cultural experiences and programs for the local community.
More info & apply
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VIC Funding Opportunities
Creative Recovery Small Grants Program.
Regional Arts Victoria is proud to be working in partnership with Regional Development Victoria, Bushfire Recovery Victoria and Creative Victoria on the Creative Recovery Small Grants Program.
The Creative Recovery Small Grants Program supports community connection, engagement and resilience for communities impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires in regional Victoria. The program will focus on the creative activity that assists these communities with short and long term recovery.
The Creative Recovery Small Grants Program will support individual artists and organisations based in six local government authority areas of Alpine, East Gippsland, Indigo, Mansfield, Towong and Wangaratta.
Up to $5,000 is available for individuals and organisations. In limited circumstances, applicants may be invited to apply for funding above this threshold after consulting with Regional Arts Victoria.
Who can apply
The Creative Recovery Small Grants Program accepts applications from Victorian individuals and organisations based in six local government authority areas:
- Alpine;
- East Gippsland;
- Indigo;
- Mansfield;
- Towong;
- Wangaratta
More info & apply
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Regional Arts Fund Recovery Boost
The RAF Relief program will be open from 1 July 2020, and close 30 September 2020. Applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis.
The Recovery Boost is a $10 million targeted measure announced by the Australian Government in 2020 as part of the Relief and Recovery Fund. It responds to the difficulties experienced by regional artists, arts organisations and communities who have been heavily impacted by COVID-19.
1. Relief (up to $5,000): Relief grants are designed to assist regional artists, arts organisations and communities to meet their immediate needs. This could include asset replacement or purchase, support for arts practice (including self-directed residency/research and development), small projects and professional development opportunities.
2. Recovery (up to $30,000): Recovery grants are designed to meet the medium-term recovery needs of artists, organisations and communities. Projects in this program should focus on activities that assist in recovery from the impacts of COVID-19. Project activities could include creative recovery projects, training programs, operational recovery plans, asset purchase or replacement (up to $5,000) and the development of risk plans and emergency operating procedures and responses.
The RAF Recovery Program will operate as a single competitive funding round.
More info & apply
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Community Impact Grants Program City of Wodonga
Closes 22 July
The Community Impact Grants program aims to empower community organisations and individuals to grow ideas in an innovative and creative way, as well as looking to improve the city.
Community organisations, workplaces and individuals auspiced by a community organisation can apply for grants ranging from $500 to $3000.
The grant program links to the outcomes and key priorities in the Council Plan. The program provides funding to support projects/events under the categories listed below:
All events, activities and projects must be held in the Wodonga municipality.
More info & apply
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Regional Arts NSW presents
Funding Fundamentals - Granting Writing Webinars
Regional Arts NSW, with the support of Business Connect and Creative Plus Business will be delivering Grant Writing Webinars to help artists, organisations and arts workers construct applications that stand out from the crowd.
With the recent opening of applications for the 2020-2021 Regional Arts Fund and the additional RAF Boost program, RANSW wants to ensure that all applicants are equipped with the opportunity to learn grant writing skills that will help them to prepare and deliver a successful application.
About the Funding Fundamentals Webinars
Funding and grants are often held up as the holy grail of a successful arts career, but there is no such thing as ‘free’ money. Accessing government and philanthropic funding requires a great deal of work, from preparation to writing applications to delivery and successful acquittal. Funding also means ongoing research and groundwork to be ready for any applications, as well as maintaining the resolve to keep trying after an unsuccessful attempt.
Participants will learn:
- The different kinds of funding available
- Creating a Grant Folder (and being ready for opportunities)
- Researching Funding and Considering Applications
- Writing the Proposal – and avoiding the Common Errors
- Creating a Grant Calendar
- The Acquittal Process – and how to Recover from Setbacks
- Five Ways to FAIL at Grants.
The topics are covered with fun, flair and pictures in a relaxed and informal environment. Participants are encouraged to ask questions, share their stories, and get to know each other!
Participants will receive:
- A PDF Workbook containing additional materials and tools to support their learning;
- Lifetime access to a dedicated Funding Dropbox folder full of additional resources and help;
- Access to additional free resources and suggestions for professional grant assistance.
About the Presenter:
Business advisor and creative industries expert Monica Davidson from the Creative Plus Business Group. Monica is a writer and filmmaker by trade who learned how to run a successful creative business and now shares that knowledge with others. In her workshops Monica discusses her own experiences, and shares examples from the 900-plus people she has mentored through the process of starting and building their creative businesses.
Webinar Details
Participants can register to attend the webinar on either of the following dates:
Option 1
Date: Thursday 23 July 2020
Time: 6pm – 8pm with a short break
Option 2
Date: Monday, 27 July 2020
Time: 1pm – 3pm with a short break
This webinar will be Auslan interpreted
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