Country Arts SA pays respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and recognises their continuing connection and spiritual relationship to these lands, waters and skies. We are committed to listening and helping care for Country, and to safeguard, share and celebrate First Nations’ living cultures.
Quick Response Grant – October
The October round opens Wednesday 1 October 2025 and closes 11.29pm, Friday 31 October 2025. You will be notified of the outcome by 5.00pm, Friday 7 November 2025, and the project start date is 2 – 12 weeks after round closes.
Who can apply?
Regional artists to access professional arts development and training opportunities, or organisations/community groups with small project opportunities that arise at short notice.
To be eligible you must:
- be an individual/sole trader, Australian incorporated organisation or local government organisation with an active Australian Business Number (ABN) registered to a regional South Australian location
- not have any outstanding reports, acquittals or serious breaches relating to any Australian Government funding
- not be based in metroplitan South Australia
Please ensure you satisfy all the eligibility criteria. If you are unsure, contact a member of the Country Arts SA team.
How much can I apply for?
Individuals can apply for up to $3000 and organisations or community groups can apply for up to $5000.
Assessment
Funding applications are assessed against other applications on a competitive basis. To remain competitive, all applications for funding must include realistic budgets and represent value with money. To be considered for funding for a Quick Response Grant, an applicant must demonstrate that there is no other funding program for which the proposal is eligible either by its nature or its timing.
Grant Opening and Closing Dates
October: Wednesday 1 October 2025 – 11.29pm, Friday 31 October 2025
November: Saturday 1 November 2025 – 11.29pm, Sunday 30 November 2025
How to Apply
1. Read the Guidelines thoroughly.
2. Email [email protected] or contact a member of the Country Arts SA team to discuss your project idea and application.
3. Apply online via Smarty Grants.
The Regional Arts Fund is part of the Australian Government’s Arts and Cultural Development Program that supports participation in, and access to, Australia’s arts and culture through developing and supporting cultural expression. The Regional Arts Fund is managed by Regional Arts Australia on behalf of the Australian Government, (Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts) and managed in South Australia by Country Arts SA.
