Australia: Skills Development Grants Program

Deadline: 16-Dec-22

The Art of Inspiring Communities is seeking applications for the Skills Development Grants Program to support artists and arts workers to participate in professional development opportunities.

These grants assist with costs associated with undertaking professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, seminars, etc.

The grants are fast-turnaround and are intended for those who wish to undertake a time-sensitive skills development opportunity. Country Arts SA's Skills Development Assistance Program is managed by Country Arts SA on behalf of Arts South Australia for the South Australian Government.

Activities

The following activities are considered skills development opportunities:
- participation in courses, residencies, workshops, etc;
- mentorships with a professional artist whose practice is suitable to your development;
- attending a conference, masterclass, seminar, performance, exhibition, etc;
- work experience, internship, or volunteer role;
- the engagement of a professional artist (or artists) to run workshops or deliver a presentation in your community – in this instance the grant will be used to cover the travel and accommodation costs of the artist/s that have been engaged, rather than the applicant.

Funding Information

Up to $1500 per application.
The applicant is expected to cover any additional costs associated with participating in the professional development opportunity through their contributions or other funding sources.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for a Country Arts SA grant you must be:
- an individual artist/arts worker over the age of 16 with an ABN or an employee of a
- legally incorporated organization; and
- a permanent resident of regional or remote South Australia, residing in locations classified
- as MM2-MM7 according to the Modified Monash Model.
Not Eligible to Apply
- You are not eligible to apply for a Skills Development Assistance grant if you are:
  - an individual under 16 years of age
  - an unincorporated organization or group not auspiced by an organization that meets the eligibility criteria
  - a for-profit company
  - a partnership or trust
  - an organization or individual based outside of regional or remote Australia (MM2-MM7)
  - an Australian Government or state government entity (except for schools in very remote areas (MM 7))
  - an individual or organization with an overdue Country Arts SA grant acquittal.