Deadline: 22-Mar-22
The Australian Government is accepting applications for the Flourish – First Nations Textile Design & Fashion Innovation Fund to support design, production, capacity building, marketing, professional development, and increasing digital visibility in the First Nations Textile design and fashion sector.
The aim of the Fund is to build sustainable and support economic, cultural and social development opportunities.
Funding Information
- The Flourish First Nations Textile Design & Fashion Innovation Fund is a $5,000- $25,000 grant opportunity open to First Nations individuals, groups and organisations (including Art Centres) working in the textile design & fashion sector.
- Activities must be between 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.
Key Issues
- protection and development of First Nations art, culture and community
- lack of business development support and best practice understanding
- difficulties in connecting with industry networks and resources, including supply chain, distribution, promotion and market opportunities
- limited access to industry education and skills development, particularly for emerging creatives and entrepreneurs
- digital platforms and access
- increase business visibility globally
- audience and marketing development
- retail sales
- project Budget Expenditure.
Eligibility Criteria
- This opportunity is only open to First Nations individuals, groups, businesses and organisations.
Ineligible
- If you are not a First Nations Creative or First Nations owned group, business or organisation.
- You received a grant from the Australia Council in the past and that grant has not been satisfactorily acquitted.
- You owe money to the Australia Council.
For more information, visit https://australiacouncil.gov.au/investment-and-development/first-nations-arts-and-culture/flourish-first-nations-textile-design-fashion-innovation-fund/