The Regional Arts Fund Recovery Boost – Australia

Deadline: 28-Jan-21

The Recovery Boost is a $10 million targeted measure announced by the Australian Government in 2020 as part of the Relief and Recovery Fund. It responds to the difficulties experienced by regional artists, arts organizations, and communities who have been heavily impacted by COVID-19.

The Regional Arts Fund is an Australian Government program that supports sustainable cultural development in regional and remote communities in Australia. It meets the strategic priorities of supporting participation in, and access to, the arts; and encouraging greater private sector support for the arts.

The Regional Arts Fund is designed to benefit regional and remote arts practitioners, arts workers, audiences and communities. The program is managed nationally by Regional Arts Australia and is delivered in Victoria by Regional Arts Victoria.

Objectives

The objectives of the Regional Arts Fund are to support and promote participation in, and access to, arts and culture in regional and remote Australia by:

Encouraging and supporting sustainable economic, social and cultural development in regional communities;
Developing partnerships and networks which leverage financial and/or in-kind support for specific projects and encourage ongoing collaboration;
Developing audiences and broadening community engagement with the arts; and
Increasing employment and professional development opportunities for, and raise the profile of, regional and remote artists.

Funding Information

RAF Relief – up to $5,000;
RAF Recovery – up to $30,000;
RAF Renewal – up to $125,000 over 3 years.

Who can apply?

Individuals, groups and incorporated not-for-profit organizations.
Local government authorities.
Applicants must reside in postcodes classified as regional using the Modified Monash Model Map. The applicant’s physical address must be MMM Classification 2 or above.
Groups and organizations must either be legally incorporated and have an ABN, or have an auspice organization manage their grant.
Individual applicants must have an ABN or have an auspice organization manage their grant.
Individuals who are under 18 at the time of applying must have an auspice organization manage their grant.
Schools provided funding is not used for curriculum-based activities or courses of ongoing education and training in government or private institutions in Australia or overseas.

Application Process

The RAF Renewal program will follow a three-stage application process:

STAGE 1 – Registration of interest (open to anyone).
- Please read the Regional Arts Fund Recovery BOOST guidelines (.doc, audio) AND the Renewal Additional Guidance Materials (.doc, audio);
- And then contact one of the Regional Arts Victoria team before registering your interest.
- Complete the online registration form from Monday 30 November. Registrations must be completed by 4.00 pm, Thursday 28 January 2021.
STAGE 2 – Shortlisted applicants invited to make a full application.
STAGE 3 – Regional Arts Australia will assess these applications, in consultation with the Department.