Deadline: 7 February 2017
The Australia Council for the Arts is currently seeking applications for its Artists with Disability Funding Program providing support to artists and groups who identify with disability.
Types of Grants
Individuals and groups may apply for artists with disability funding for activities supported through:
- Career Development Grants for Individuals
A Career Development Grant can provide support to an individual artist, arts worker or group of artists, to further develop their skills or improve their 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. - Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups
The Arts Projects program funds a range of activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences. Grants are available from $10,000 to $50,000. Supported activities must last no longer than three years from the proposed start date.
Eligibility Criteria
- To apply as an individual or group, one must be a practicing artist or arts worker and an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident.
- Applications for funding to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts panel must come from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals or groups.
- For Career Development Grant applicants can apply for:
- professional skills development
- showcase opportunities
- forum/workshop attendance
- residencies
- mentorships
- arts market attendance and exploration.
- For Art Project applicants can apply for:
- the creation of new work
- practice based research
- creative development
- experimentation
- collaborations
- touring
- festivals
- productions
- exhibitions
- performances
- publishing
- recording
- promotion and marketing
- market development activity
How to Apply
Eligible artists can apply online via given website.
Eligible Country: Australia
For more information, please visit Artists with Disability Funding.