Deadline: 7-Mar-25
The Kiama Municipal Council is seeking applications for the Cultural Grants to eligible artists, community organisations or arts-based business supporting initiatives and activities that enhance social, cultural and sustainable outcomes for community.
Aims
- This program aims to:
- Enhance social, cultural and sustainable outcomes for local communities
- Explore innovative arts practices and interdisciplinary collaboration that advances Kiama’s arts profile in the wider community
- Support eligible event organisers to plan and deliver successful community events
- Improve the overall health and wellbeing of the Kiama community and its visitors
- Advance the professional learning and educational outcomes for artists and improve collaboration and mentorship opportunities
- Encourage interactive, immersive and cutting-edge art experiences
- Demonstrate inclusivity.
Funding Information
- Total grant allocation – $15,000 (Maximum $2,500 per application).
Eligibility Criteria
- In addition to the General Eligibility Criteria outlined in the Policy and Guidelines, the following criteria applies to this program:
- Applicants must live, and/or deliver their project, in the Kiama local government area and be one of the following;
- An individual artist – amateur, emerging semi-professional or professional
- A not-for-profit community organisation or group
- An arts based for profit business
- The project must not have been previously funded through the Kiama Council’s Cultural Grants.
- Apply for one year of funding only (recurrent projects ie. annual events, that are considered will receive a one-off seed funding only if successful). Any funds provided must not lead to the applicant becoming dependent on ongoing financial support from Kiama Council).
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need for grant support.
- Projects must have a realistic timeframe or completion within the grant period.
- Applicants must agree to participate in program evaluation and submit project reports.
For more information, visit Kiama Municipal Council.