Deadline: 20-Aug-21
Greater Shepparton City Council is pleased to offer funding for projects which build or strengthen Greater Shepparton communities through its Community Arts Grant. This grant will support the development and implementation of community arts activities and projects as part of Council’s commitment to participation in the arts.
- The intention of the funding is to facilitate projects which achieve some or all of the following objectives:
- Enhance the wellbeing of the community through artistic activities and pursuits which create cultural wealth.
- Encourage participation in arts and cultural activities for individuals, groups and the broader community.
- Encourage, support and promote innovation and skill development in the arts.
- Celebrate local and emerging culture and identity.
- Promote and encourage enduring and sustainable arts activities including those which may generate cultural tourism or income generating opportunities for artists.
Funding Information
- Funding for Grants between $500 and $2500
Funded projects must be able to demonstrate:
- The project is inclusive (Hint: demonstrate how the community can be involved, and how the project is being inclusive).
- It has wide community support (Hint: demonstrate this with letters of support).
- It results in an artistic community benefit that is sustainable or has a lasting legacy.
- The applicant has the resources and capacity to complete the project successfully.
- The grant is requested for expenditure items in the budget that are eligible for funding (Hint: A clear well thought out budget demonstrates planning. Don’t forget your quotes too).
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications may be made by community groups which specifically form to carry out the project or by not-for-profit community, arts or cultural groups which already exist and whose principal activities are conducted within the Greater Shepparton area.
- Where an event is not primarily arts or culture related, the Community Arts Grant may only be applied to the arts component of the project. However, in some cases it may be more appropriate for an applicant to apply for one of Council’s other Community Grants.
- Where an application is made by a group that is not an Incorporated Association, the applicant will need to form an agreement with an incorporated not-for-profit Community Group, Organisation or Club which is willing to manage the grant funds (“auspice the grant”) on their behalf.
- If you are considering making an application as an unincorporated body it is advisable to contact Council prior to making your application. A letter will be required from your auspice organisation confirming their willingness to accept the auspice role.
- Applicants are required to have a current $20 Million Public Liability Insurance policy.
- Applications will be accepted from Schools and Churches where it is identifies that the project will have broader community benefit and is not a part of the core business of the organisation.
- If there is high demand for funds, priority may be given to organisations that have not previously received funding for a Community Arts Grant.
For more information, visit https://greatershepparton.com.au/community/grants-and-funding/community-arts-grants