Planning some down time for Summer? If you find yourself ruminating on some some projects, tours, collaborations or career development ideas then don’t forget that the first of the Australia Council for the Art’s grant rounds for 2017 close on Tuesday 7th February. It is important to note that some categories have three rounds in the year whereas other like the The Artists and Disability funding have one round only which close on the 7th. All those (plus some other funding opportunities) are listed below.
To apply and for more information on all Australia Council for the Arts funding click here.
Playing Australia: Regional Performing Arts Touring Fund
The Australia Council offers three grant rounds each year for Playing Australia. In 2017 the grant rounds will close on:
- Tuesday 7 February for projects starting after 1 May 2017
- Tuesday 6 June for projects starting after 1 September 2017
- Tuesday 3 October for projects starting after 1 January 2018.
The Regional Performing Arts Touring program supports performing arts to reach regional and remote communities across Australia. Grants are available to support the net touring costs associated with a national tour. There is no limit on the amount that can be requested.
Career Development Grants for Individuals – $5,000 – $25,000
The Australia Council offers three grant rounds each year for this category. In 2017, the grant rounds will close on:
- Tuesday 7 February for projects starting after 1 May 2017
- Tuesday 6 June for projects starting after 1 September 2017
- Tuesday 3 October for projects starting after 1 January 2018.
If you are an individual artist, arts worker or group of artists, a Career Development Grant can provide support to further develop your skills or improve your capacity to build an enduring career in the arts. Career Development grants are available from $5,000 to $25,000. These grants can support a broad range of activities such as skills and professional development, mentorships, showcases, residencies and other projects directly related to your career development. Supported activities must last no longer than two years from the proposed start date.
To see case studies of a project that could be submitted through this program please click here.
Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups – $10,000 – $50,000
The Australia Council offers three grant rounds each year for this category. In 2017, the grant rounds will close on:
- Tuesday 7 February for projects starting after 1 May 2017
- Tuesday 6 June for projects starting after 1 September 2017
- Tuesday 3 October for projects starting after 1 January 2018.
Our arts projects program funds a range of activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences. Examples of activities this grant supports include the creation of new work, creative development, touring, festivals, productions, exhibitions, publishing, recording and market development activity.
To see case studies for projects that could be submitted through this program please click here.
Arts Projects – Organisations – $10,000 – $100,000
The Australia Council offers three grant rounds each year for this category. In 2017, the grant rounds will close on:
- Tuesday 7 February for projects starting after 1 May 2017
- Tuesday 6 June for projects starting after 1 September 2017
- Tuesday 3 October for projects starting after 1 January 2018.
Our arts projects program funds a range of activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences. Examples of activities this grant supports include the creation of new work, creative development, touring, festivals, productions, exhibitions, publishing, recording and market development activity.
To see case studies of a project that could be submitted through this program please click here.
Artists with Disability Funding
Artists with disability funding provides support for artists and groups who identify with disability. There is only one closing date for this funding round in 2016. Applications will be available again in 2017.
The Australia Council will offer one grant round in 2017. That grant round will close on Tuesday 7 February for projects starting after 1 May 2017.
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for alumni of the British Council ACCELERATE Leadership Program to apply for up to $5,000 in seed funding to generate international collaborations. Collaborative projects or activities to be considered could be based either in Australia or internationally and we encourage you to be flexible, simple and open to new ideas. Projects must be delivered between 1 October 2016 and 31 December 2017.
