Here are some highlights from our fabulous online Funding Database.
Country Arts Support Program (CASP)
Applications for 2010 are now open!
CASP provides small grants to arts and community organisations and local arts councils in regional NSW for short term, locally initiated projects. The aims of the program are:
• to assist locally determined cultural activities;
• to increase opportunities for regionally based groups to access a diverse range of arts programs;
• to enable communities to explore and express their cultural identities;
• to encourage communities to work together to develop and participate in cultural experiences;
• to bring social and economic benefits to the community through training, employment and promotional activities; and
• leads to greater awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity in rural and regional New South Wales.
For more information and or to discuss your idea give you local RADO, Alyce Fisher, a call. Phone: 03 5881 7749 Website http://www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants/casp.html
Closes February 12th 2010
Museums and Galleries NSW 2010 Mentorship Program - Applications now Open!
Applications for the M&G NSW 2010 Mentorship program are now open. For 2010, two open museum mentorships and two open gallery mentorships will be offered. M&G NSW has also compiled a shortlist of suggestions for host venues to assist applicants. The Mentorship Program
for museums and galleries is open to paid staff from regional museums and galleries in NSW and is suitable for mid-level or emerging personnel. It is managed by M&G NSW and funded by Arts NSW for focus area placements which will expand their professional skills and knowledge.
Mentorship guidelines are available on the M&G NSW website here: http://mgnsw.org.au/grants/mentorships/
Intending applicants should contact Steve Miller, Manager Professional Development, M&G NSW on 02 9358 1760 or 1800 114 311 (regional areas freecall only) or email stevem@mgnsw.org.au for more information and to be obtain an application form.
Applications close: Friday 12 March 2010
Sport & Recreation Grant Program – Community Sporting Groups
From 2009/10 the Sport and Recreation Grant Program will be consolidated around three key focus areas that are aligned to NSW Government priorities:
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Community Involvement in Recreation and Sport – Recognising the importance of increasing community engagement and social cohesion through participation in recreation and sporting activities, a new fund for Sport and Recreation Participation Initiatives is available to support projects that deliver innovative and flexible approaches that increase participation and reduce barriers to participation.
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Sport and Recreation Facilities Development – Recognising that funding to support facilities development remains a high priority for the sector and the NSW Government in increasing participation in sport and recreation, a consolidated and more strategic approach to supporting facilities development in NSW will be introduced this financial year.
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Sport Development and Athlete Pathways – Recognising that funding programs are an important contributor to enabling a strong and responsive sport industry and the development of athlete pathways, the Sport Development Program will be maintained as well as current funding commitments to the New South Wales Institute of Sport and Regional Academies of Sport.
In addition, a new fund for Sport and Athlete Development Initiatives is available to support projects that contribute to industry and development and reduce barriers to participation in sport. This will realign previous allocations that supported sport or athlete development. A range of priority target groups have been identified in new program guidelines to ensure that previous priority groups continue to be targeted and funding contributes to achieving the most effective outcomes.
Website www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/grants.
Closes 21 December 2009
Kathleen Mitchell Award for Young Writers
Is a biennial Award dedicated to encouraging young Australian authors to achieve their dreams. To be eligible for this award, you should be an author aged 29 years or less at the time of your book’s first publication. Website Kathleen Mitchell Award
Closes 19 February 2010
2010 Calleen Artward
The Cowra Regional Art Gallery invites all artists who reside in Australia to submit entries for selection into the 2010 Callen Artward worth $12,000. To download the Guidelines and Application forms visit www.cowraartgallery.com.au or Phone: 02 6340 2190
Entry form Deadline 5 March 2010
National Arts and Crafts Industry Support
Dept of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, Category: Indigenous Funding: Various
Purpose: To provide direct funding support to Indigenous art centres and arts support organisations.
Overview: The NACIS program provides direct funding support to Indigenous art centres and arts support organisations. The overall objective is to help art centres to become stronger and to build a more sustainable Indigenous visual arts industry. To achieve this objective, the funding provided by NACIS is to assist organisations to:
• strengthen governance and business management practices in the industry;
• provide opportunities for artists to maintain, develop and extend their professional art practice; and
• provide opportunities for arts workers to develop professional skills and experience.
How to apply: Mail, Email
Further Information Website: http://www.arts.gov.au/indigenous/NACIS
Guidelines: http://www.arts.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/90374/nacis-guide-10-11.pdf
Contact Details: Dept of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Opens: 16 November 2009
Closes: 5 February 2010
Coles Junior Landcare School Garden Grant
Schools and youth groups can apply for grants of up to $1000 (exGST) to create gardens in their school or community such as bush tucker gardens, water wise gardens or vegie gardens. How to apply: Email Further Information Website: http://www.juniorlandcare.com/Grants.htm
Contact Details:Ms Sheena Martin , Partnerships Manager Land care Australia
Email: grants@landcareaustralia.com.au Telephone: (02) 9412 1040
Fax: (02) 9412 1060 Closing date for 2010 is
Friday, 5th March at 5pm
Grant: Contemporary Music Touring Program
Dept of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Category: Arts & Culture
Funding: Max per grant: $10,000
Purpose: To provide funding support for touring activities to the contemporary music sector.
Overview: The Program prioritises regional and remote area touring, which may include the movement of artists to, from or around those regions. It aims to increase access to contemporary music for audiences in regional and remote areas. The program recognises the added expense involved in touring music to remote communities, so additional assistance can be sought through TRAX (Touring Remote Areas).All applicants are now required to provide the original completed and signed application form, one copy of each of any supporting materials and a copy on CD or memory stick if the application is mailed in. Emailed applications should be sent to music.touring@environment.gov.au, including a signed and scanned declaration page. Posted applications and support material must be POST- MARKED on or before the closing date and
time. Further Information
Website: http://www.arts.gov.au/arts/contemporary_music_touring_program
Guidelines: http://www.arts.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/90391/r19-programguidelines.pdf Appl. Form: http://www.arts.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/90389/r19-application-form.pdf Contact Details: Program Officer, The Contemporary Music Touring Program Dept of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Email: music.touring@environment.gov.au
Freecall: 1800 819 461
Closes: 5 February 2010
The Power of One Australian Hero Award
Penguin Books Australia Category: Arts & Culture Funding: A prize of $50,000 will be presented by Bryce Courtenay to the winner of the The Power of One Australian Hero Award to assist that person to continue their work in the community. Purpose: To celebrate people who are dedicated to helping others in our community. Overview: The Power of One Australian Hero Award rewards and recognises one special person whose commitment to the greater good is an inspiration to those around them. A prize of $50,000 will be presented by Bryce Courtenay to the winner of The Power of One Australian Hero Award to assist that person to continue their work in the community. This annual award is a joint initiative between Bryce Courtenay and Penguin Books Australia.
To nominate:
• Tell us about any person who you know in the community who has worked consistently for more than 3 years in the service of others.
• This person may be a volunteer or they may work in the community in a paid capacity.
• Your hero may be someone who has helped individuals, families or community groups, animals or the environment within Australia.
Further Information Website: http://www.brycecourtenay.com/article.asp?aid=13
Appl. Form: http://www.penguin.com.au/Newsletter/Media/TPoOAHA_entryform2010.pdf
Contact Details: Penguin Books Australia Email: brycecourtenay@au.penguingroup.com
Closes: 26 February 2010
