Deadline: 26-Aug-22
Frankston City Council is pleased to launch the Artists Project Grant Program to support the development of new creative work that results in a public outcome within the municipality.
Frankston City Council is proud to support local artists to create work that contributes to their vibrancy, culture and community. One-off funding is available to individual artists, creatives and artists practicing within a small arts organization from all backgrounds and abilities.
Key Objectives
- Support works that:
- Build Frankston’s profile as a Creative City;
- Create bold, innovative and exciting works that foster experimentation, expression and excellence;
- Are relevant and engaging for Frankston residents and visitors;
- Foster collaboration and partnerships; and gold
- Contribute to artistic and cultural outcomes that celebrate diversity, accessibility and inclusion
Funding Information
$5,000 per successful applicant
Eligibility Criteria
- Artists and small arts organizations seeking to apply for funds must:
- Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or apply via an auspicing organisation;
- Be an individual artist, creative or artists practicing (which could be a small arts organization), this includes emerging, midcareer or established creatives;
- Live, work, study in the Frankston municipality or a demonstrated strong affiliation with the Frankston City municipality;
- Be proposing a project outcome that is: o Located within the geographical boundaries of the Frankston City municipality;
- For the general community without discrimination or restriction and are socially, economically and physically accessible to the community; and
- Presented prior to 30 June 2023.
Ineligible
- Propose an outcome that is for a private event or function, or the proposed activity will be held for members of a community or business organization exclusively;
- Are seeking retrospective funding for activities, programs, projects and events that have already been completed;
- Are requesting funding for capital works and capital expenses;
- Do not adhere to COVID Safe practices and restrictions;
- Contravene State and Commonwealth legislation, Local Laws or Frankston Planning Scheme;
- Are staff, Councilors or contractor to Frankston City Council (any exemptions in unique circumstances would require approval from the Director Arts and Culture, and necessitate all Disclosure of Interest requirements are met);
- Are party-political or that whose purpose is primarily political, government departments of agencies, foundations or grant making bodies, or have a primary focus on fundraising;
- Are in financial debt with Council or has not previously complied with grant conditions (including unable to properly account for prior funds; have not spent funds for the agreed purpose; or have not returned a detailed accountability form for previous year’s grants);
- Are unable to meet the compliance and safety requirements of Council;
- Are currently supported by Frankston City Council through a funding program for the same concept and/or activity; gold
- Do not have an adequate public liability insurance statement for proposed activities.
- Are also South Side Festival’s Artist Commission applicants. Applicants can only apply for one.
For more information, visit https://www.frankston.vic.gov.au/Community-and-Health/Grants-and-funding/Community-grants
