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Tenders and grants across arts, culture and heritage — museum and gallery services, theatre and performing-arts venues, cultural facility construction, heritage building conservation and restoration, exhibitions, festivals and events, and creative-sector and arts-for-change programmes. Curated for cultural institutions, heritage conservators, creative agencies, event producers and arts organisations.
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The National Cultural Heritage Account (the Account) grant program assists Australian cultural organisations to acquire significant cultural heritage objects. The Account helps to retain and protect Australia's cultural heritage for future generations and provide public access to important objects that tell a story about our cultural identity. The Australian Government allocates $500,000 each financial year. There is no limit on the amount you can apply for, and funding over multiple years may be considered. There are no funding round deadlines. Applications can be made at any time during the year, and are assessed on a case by case basis.
Venue hire rebates are offered to government funded cultural organisations, charitable organisations, government departments and educational institutions. Eligibility See website for further information Outcome All applicants are advised in writing
Arts SA funding is available for artists, organisations and the community to support initiatives that demonstrate bold exploration, innovation, and lead to a vibrant ecology of new relationships and networks so that everyone can engage with arts and What do you get? Funding amounts vary. Who is this for? South Australian artists and organisations. Overview Grants are available in 3 program streams: development projects major projects. Funding amounts and eligibility criteria vary depending on the grant being applied for.
The urban Precincts and Partnerships Program – Stream One gives partnerships up to $5 million in funding to develop a precinct idea through to investment-ready stage. What do you get? Funding of $500,000 to $5 million, to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure. Who is this for? Australian local, state and territory government agencies or bodies, incorporated not-for-profit organisations, and urban universities.
The rPPP Precinct delivery funding opportunity offers funding of up to $50 million to deliver infrastructure projects within regional precincts in partnership with local stakeholders to benefit regional communities. What do you get? Funding of between $5 million to $50 million. Who is this for? State and Territory governments, local governments, regional universities and not-for-profit organisations, including indigenous organisations.
The Indigenous Advancement Strategy provides funding for organisations to help them undertake projects or activities which promote equal opportunities for Indigenous Australians. What do you get? Funding amounts vary. Who is this for? Australian organisations. Overview The Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS) is aimed at improving the lives and outcomes for Indigenous Australians in 5 key areas: jobs, land and economy children and schooling safety and wellbeing culture and capability remote Australia strategies. The Government has committed $5.2 billion over 4 years to the IAS. The IAS will direct grant funding towards national priorities as well as the needs of Indigenous communities and regions. Check if you can apply To be eligible, you must: be a legal entity with full legal capaci...
The urban Precincts and Partnerships Program – Stream Two gives partnerships up to $50 million in funding to deliver elements of a precinct. What do you get? Funding of $5 million to $50 million, to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure. Who is this for? Australian local, state and territory government agencies or bodies, incorporated not-for-profit organisations, and universities.
This program provides funding for Canberra artists, groups and organisations to help them undertake arts activities. What do you get? Funding amounts vary. Who is this for? Canberra artists, groups and organisations. Overview Funding is available to help Canberra artists, groups and organisations to undertake arts activities including creating new work, professional or skills development, mentoring, residencies, and community arts and cultural development and engagement. Activities can be across a range of artforms including dance, digital games, literature, music, new media, screen, theatre, visual arts, and arts-based festivals. There are 2 streams of funding: up to $5,000 for smaller projects – open all year round $5,000 to $50,000 for larger projects – 2 rounds per year. Activities ...
The rPPP Precinct development and planning offers funding of up to $5 million to develop a precinct idea through to investment-ready stage in partnership with local stakeholders to benefit regional communities. What do you get? Funding of between $500,000 and $5 million. Who is this for? State and Territory governments, local governments, regional universities, not-for-profit organisations, including indigenous organisations.
This program provides funding for projects that clean-up, restore, recover from or monitor the long-term impacts to environment, heritage and cultural assets that were impacted by flooding associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie. What do you get? Funding varies. Who is this for? Organisations and primary producers affected by flooding associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie. Overview Funding is available for projects that are focused on recovering environmental, heritage and cultural assets that were impacted by the floods associated with ex-tropical cyclone Ellie. 2 streams of funding are available: Small project grants – funding of between $10,000 and $100,000, maximum $50,000 for clean-up and restoration of heritage buildings. Large project grants – funding of between $100,000 an...
The First Nations Cultural Tourism Creativity Fund supports NSW First Nations artists, creatives, cultural practitioners, organisations and businesses to develop tourism-ready cultural experiences and connect with tourism markets. Program objective The purpose of the First Nations Cultural Tourism Creativity Fund is to support the growth of a strong, sustainable and NSW First Nations-led cultural tourism sector in New South Wales by: Supporting NSW First Nations artists, creatives, organisations and businesses to develop, showcase and deliver culturally strong, tourism-ready experiences. Increasing the availability, visibility and quality of NSW First Nations cultural and creative tourism experiences across NSW. Strengthening partnerships between arts, culture, and tourism sectors to im...
Generations is a fellowship program in partnership with Sound NSW, Powerhouse Museum and Blacktown Arts to support early career Western Sydney contemporary musicians/bands and their development within the NSW music industry. Program objective Grants are available for two early career musicians or bands from Western Sydney to support participation in a six-month fellowship. Funding will support artist-led projects developed in partnership with Sound NSW, Powerhouse Museum and Blacktown Arts and includes mentoring and project development opportunities. The aim of this funding program is to: connect emerging musicians in the early stages of their career with established industry professionals supporting intergenerational knowledge and experience within the music industry provide studio spa...
The Made in NSW - Local Fund supports high-end feature film and television drama productions by Australian production companies that are genuinely footloose and able to complete the majority of principal photography in New South Wales. Program objective The purpose of the Made in NSW – Local Fund is to strengthen NSW as a competitive and sustainable hub for high-end screen production by supporting projects that deliver both cultural and economic impact. It aims to attract and retain major television and feature film production in the state while driving job creation and industry growth for NSW-based practitioners. The fund also supports collaboration with international partners to expand market access, builds skills and career pathways across the local workforce, and encourages more inc...
The Production Finance Fund invests in NSW screen production companies, projects and creatives to produce or post produce in NSW. Program objective The purpose of funding is to maximise cultural and economic benefits to the state by supporting NSW screen practitioners to create new intellectual property that assists them to realise commercially sustainable businesses and grow the NSW screen sector. The objectives of the Program are to fund exceptional quality, diverse and engaging fiction and non-fiction screen content that will: Generate employment and economic activity for NSW Make a contribution to Australian culture and storytelling, nationally and internationally Grow the number and size of NSW production companies and provide increased opportunities for NSW key creatives Me...
This program provides funding to tourism operators and developers for new and enhanced tourism accommodation and visitor attraction across Western Australia. What do you get? Funding of up to $50,000 per eligible project Who is this for? Individuals, local governments, and privately owned or commercial organisations. Overview Funding is available to support early-stage planning, feasibility and pre-development activities that enable accommodation and attraction projects to progress toward approval, investment and delivery. Funding is not intended for capital works, construction or operational expenditure. Eligible projects expenses include, but are not limited to: feasibility studies site surveys fauna and flora surveys site and soil assessments environmental assessments cultural herita...
Regional Economic Development Grants provide funding to businesses for projects that create economic growth in regional WA. What do you get? Up to $250,000. Who is this for? Businesses with projects in regional WA. Overview Regional Economic Development Grants provide funding to businesses who undertake projects in regional Western Australia which contribute to economic growth in local communities. Applicants must demonstrate that projects will meet at least one of the following economic growth and development objectives: sustainable jobs expanding or diversifying industry developing skills or capabilities attracting new investment in the region increasing productivity. Check if you can apply To be eligible, you must: have an Australian business number (ABN) be a legal entity capable of...
This program provides funding to support the development of Aboriginal tourism experiences and products across NT parks and reserves. What do you get? Funding varies. Who is this for? NT Traditional Owners and majority-owned Aboriginal businesses. Overview Funding for consultancy support is available for Traditional Owners, Aboriginal Territorians, and majority Aboriginal-owned businesses and organisations to develop innovative tourism experiences and products across 85 parks and reserves across the NT managed by the Parks and Wildlife Commission of the NT (NT Parks and Reserves). Check if you can apply To be eligible, applicants must be NT-based: Traditional Owners majority-owned Aboriginal businesses and organisations.
This program provides funding to support the development of innovative tourism experiences and strengthen existing Aboriginal tourism products focused on wellness, food and drink. What do you get? Funding varies. Who is this for? NT Traditional Owners and majority-owned Aboriginal businesses. Overview Funding for consultancy support is available for Traditional Owners, Aboriginal Territorians, and majority Aboriginal-owned businesses and organisations to develop innovative tourism experiences and strengthen existing Aboriginal tourism products focused on wellness, food and drink. Check if you can apply To be eligible, applicants must be NT-based: Traditional Owners majority-owned Aboriginal businesses and organisations.
This quick response funding program is designed for domestic and international travel activity for NSW contemporary music artists, acts and music industry professionals. Program objective Funding can support travel and accommodation costs for: Artists and Acts domestic tours domestic professional development opportunities, including performance at significant music market events, attendance at workshops, camps, mentorships and residencies significant international professional development opportunities, including performance at significant international music market events, attendance at workshops, camps, mentorships and residencies. For domestic tours and performance at music markets, funding can support up to six people per touring party. This includes the artists and a maximum of two...
Funding is available for landowners wanting to establish a new Heritage Agreement or expand an existing Heritage Agreement. What do you get? Funding varies. Who is this for? SA land-owners. Overview These grants fund short-term (1 to 5 years) projects that help to protect native vegetation and enhance its condition, either through new Heritage Agreements or expanding existing Heritage Agreements. The program is available across South Australia. Check if you can apply To be eligible, applicants must: own land fee simple, dedicated Crown Land or leased Crown Land in South Australia have land that meets the requirements for a Heritage Agreement propose activities to protect or improve biodiversity on the land have not received funding to undertake the same activities from another source ha...
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