Deadline: 20 April 2018
Copyright Agency is seeking applications for its IGNITE grants program to support individuals working in the writing, publishing and visual arts sectors to develop skills and progress their careers.
They support projects which provide opportunities to individuals in the writing, publishing and visual arts sectors to acquire knowledge, to undertake mentorships, internships, residencies, leadership opportunities, and strategic promotional opportunities.
The grants are not intended for academic study/purposes and cannot be used towards a degree or tertiary qualification.
Applications are assessed by a panel of independent peers from the writing, publishing and visual arts sectors.
Program Activities
Activities supported include:
- Structured mentorships
- Residencies with structured mentorship or structured learning opportunities
- Participation in professional workshops, courses, and conferences relevant to an applicant’s practice and career development
- Leadership opportunities in writing, publishing or the visual arts sectors
- Strategic promotional opportunities for writers who have a contract with an overseas publisher
- Internships
Funding Information
The Amount of grant is Up to $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- These grants are open to individual writers, visual artists, and those working in the publishing industry
- Applicants must have had work previously published/exhibited or some experience working in the publishing industry
- Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents
- Applicants must have acquitted any overdue Cultural Fund grants.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via given website.
Eligible Country: Australia
For more information, please visit IGNITE Grants.