Deadline: 15 December 2016
Australian Government Department of Communications and the Arts is inviting innovative projects and initiatives for its funding program entitled “Catalyst”. The program’s aim is to forge new creative partnerships and stimulate novel ways to build participation by Australians in our cultural life.
The arts and culture lie at the heart of Australian life, reflecting society to itself, challenging us and encouraging creativity and innovation in the community. The Government recognizes the intrinsic worth of the arts, but also their contribution and that of the creative industries to the economy in terms of employment and GDP.
Objectives
Catalyst will:
- Deliver a diverse range of quality arts and cultural experiences that grow participation throughout Australia and internationally
- Strengthen Australia’s reputation as a sophisticated and artistic nation with a confident, outward focused arts sector
- Increase partnerships with the private and philanthropic sector to increase project investment
- Support collaborations to develop arts and cultural projects including in specific regions or priority areas
- Give priority to projects involving small to medium organizations
Funding Information
- The government will provide up to $12 million each financial year for Catalyst. The level of funding provided for each stream will be flexible to reflect demand and portfolio priorities.
- Funding will be available through annual or multi-year Funding Agreements up to a maximum of four years, subject to availability of funds.
Selection criteria
- Quality and innovation
- Access
- Support and partnerships
- Value for money
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for funding, applicants must:
- be an Australian incorporated organization or entity
- have as their principal purpose the arts and/or cultural heritage
- have an active Australian Business Number (ABN). Organizations incorporated under Norfolk Island law are eligible for funding
- be registered for the Goods and Services Tax (GST), if required by the Australian Taxation Office
- not have any outstanding reports, acquittals or serious breaches relating to any Commonwealth funding
- Individual business units and entities of local government authorities and state governments with an arts or cultural heritage purpose (such as art galleries, museums or performing arts centers) are eligible to submit applications. Commonwealth, State and Territory departments of state are not eligible.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
Eligible Country: Australia
For more information, please visit Catalyst Fund.