Deadline: 15-Mar-21
The City of Hobart Medium Creative Hobart Grants to provide financial assistance for projects that contribute to Hobart as a creative city, support and enhance the cultural life of Hobart and take place in the Hobart municipal area.
Creative Hobart grants support a vision that recognises cultural development and the creative industries. They provide a real opportunity to strengthen community wellbeing, create a rich sense of place, and contribute to economic viability
Objectives
- bring more cultural and creative activities into the public realm
- inspire artistic excellence and innovation
- provide greater exposure to cultural activities
- increase opportunities for community involvement
- employ artists and creative practitioner
- attract cultural tourism
- make Hobart a truly wonderful place to live, work and visit
Funding Information
- The Creative Hobart Medium Grant offer cash support from $5000 to $15 000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Incorporated not-for-profit organisations and registered charities:
- Incorporated not-for-profit (NFP) organisations, including registered charities, are eligible to apply for and auspice applications for grants.
- Unincorporated groups or organisations:
- Unincorporated groups or organisations are eligible to apply for a Creative Hobart Small Grant under their name. The head of the organisation or members of the group must be over 18 years old and provide CVs outlining their experience.
- Unregistered organisations or groups may apply for a Creative Hobart Medium Grant if auspiced by a registered NFP organsiation.
- Commercial organisations:
- Companies and organisations that operate as for-profit entities may apply for a ‘matched’ grant. That is, for every dollar requested from the City of Hobart, the applicant must match an equal, or greater, dollar amount to the project. The outcome of these projects must be focused on the benefits to the community
- Individuals:
- Individuals over the age of 18 are eligible to apply for the Creative Hobart Small grant under their name. Applicants must have an ABN and provide a CV demonstrating their creative practice.
- Creative Hobart Medium Applications for projects to be delivered by an individual must apply under the auspice of a registered NFP organisation.
Who Can’t Apply?
The following are not eligible to apply:
- current employees of, or contractors to, the City of Hobart
- applicants who have received a City of Hobart grant for the same project within the same financial year
- Federal, local and state government agencies and bodies, with the exception of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and registered schools or training organisations
- political parties
- organisations that do not operate or provide services in the City of Hobart local government area
For more information, visit https://www.hobartcity.com.au/Community/Grants-and-funding/Creative-Hobart-Grants