Australia: Cultural and Creative Grants Program

Deadline: 21-Mar-25

The Clarence City Council is requesting applications for the Cultural and Creative Grants program to support programs, events and activities that activate art and cultural pursuits in the community.

Aims

This funding stream aims to support creative projects across a range of artforms including visual art, theatre, performance, writing, literature and music and events, which:
- Increase the availability and accessibility of high-quality, diverse creative and cultural experiences for community
- Support employment outcomes for artists, collectives and community groups in the production and presentation of new artistic works and events
- Support new artistic collaborations, and innovative ways of working
- Increase the opportunity for the community to engage with cultural and creative activities
- Support creative participatory experiences including community workshops/activities, and programs or activities delivered in public spaces
- Respond to one or more of the objectives outlined in Clarence City Council’s Cultural Creative Strategy 2022 -2032.

Funding Information

They have two tiers of funding available for projects/activities:
- Level 1 up to $5,000, and
- Level 2 $5,000 to $10,000 ex GST

What can you apply for?

Examples may include:
- Cultural and creative events, activities or projects that align with council’s adopted Cultural Creative Strategy 2022 – 2032
- Activities, workshops or events which increase opportunities for the community to engage with diverse cultural and creative experiences
- Activities that employ local artists, musicians, storytellers, and cultural practitioners in projects that activate the community
- Skill development and capacity building e.g. creative and cultural workshops, professional development and exchange
- Cultural and creative placemaking activities which improves public spaces.