Deadline: 2-Oct-23
The City of Parramatta Council is seeking applications for the Creative Projects Fund to support professional groups and organisations with creative projects in the Parramatta region.
This category is open to those working in all art forms, including but not limited to, music, sculpture, dance, painting, interpretation, writing/literature, theatre, design, film/video and digital media.
Objectives
- Develop the skills of the local creative talent;
- Increase participation in arts and creative sectors;
- Stimulate connection to community, through the development of works and/or activities that explore the identity of the Parramatta region;
- Encourage growth and increase the value of the creative sector to the Parramatta community, culture and economy;
- Foster innovation in the arts and creative sectors.
Funding Information
- Approximately $60,000 per financial year is available for the Creative Projects Fund.
- There is a funding cap for each application of $20,000.00.
Types of Activity Supported
- Incubation of new creative, arts & cultural based organisations in Parramatta;
- Assistance in locating organisations in Parramatta (i.e. attracting them to the Parramatta area);
- Produce projects, festivals, exhibitions or events that provide opportunities for local artists/creatives to work in the Parramatta LGA.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for funding, applicants must:
- Be not-for-profit and incorporated or have evidence of auspice from a not-for-profit incorporated organisation;
- Be located within the Parramatta LGA, or principally service Parramatta residents;
- Not have overdue progress or acquittal reports for previously funded grants.
For more information, visit City of Parramatta Council.