Deadline: 02-Aug-21
The Northern Beaches Council is inviting applications for the 2021-22 Arts and Creativity Grants Program to support this growth and developing an agile and sustainable sector. It does this by funding a range of projects, programs and activities providing opportunities for individual artists, cultural or creative workers, or arts organisations across all artforms.
This annual program focusses on projects and initiatives that deliver direct benefit to individuals and communities within the Northern Beaches local government area.
Objectives
The Arts & Creativity Grant program supports projects and initiatives that contribute to one or more of the objectives identified in Council’s Arts and Creativity Strategy, Connected Through Creativity 2029:
- foster innovation and contribute to the growth of the local arts and creative sector through collaboration and partnerships
- connect with and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and cultures
- develop the skills of local creative professionals and arts workers across all arts disciplines
- increase access and community participation in arts, culture and creativity
- animate public spaces with creative initiatives, including in unexpected and unique urban environments
- tell diverse stories authentic to the Northern Beaches.
Funding Information
Funding will support:
- Individual Creative Projects Up to $5,000 (excl. GST): To support individual artists and artistic collaborations in the production and presentation of new work, and/or professional development. This includes arts and creative workers with a demonstrated history of professional arts practice working across a range of established and emerging art forms and disciplines.
- Creative Community Projects Up to $10,000 (excl. GST): To support arts and creative projects, including community arts and cultural development, artist residencies, community workshops/activities, and programs or activities delivered in public spaces and places.
- Creative Sector Innovation Projects Up to $10,000 (excl. GST): To support individuals and organisations investigate new ideas/designs or concepts, establish new ventures, or develop collaborative innovation projects to grow the creative industries and support sector sustainability.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include individuals, groups or organisations (for-profit or not-for-profit). To be eligible for funding, applicants must:
- Be an artist / creative, a small to medium arts/ creative organisation, or creative business located in the Northern Beaches LGA. Forprofit organisations are encouraged to make a financial contribution to their project and collaborate with a local community group or non-profit organisation in its delivery.
- Be aged over 18 years and be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Have no outstanding acquittals or debts owed to Council.
- Undertake and complete the proposed project between 1 November 2021 and 31 December 2022.
For more information, visit https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/council/grants/arts-and-creativity-grants