Country Arts SA recognises that we are living and creating on First Nations Lands and we are committed to working together to honour their living cultures.
Quick Response Grant – October
The October round opens Tuesday 1 October 2024 and closes 11.29pm, Thursday 31 October 2024. You will be notified of the outcome by 5.00pm, Thursday 7 November 2024, 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
February: Thursday 1 February 2024 – 11.29pm, Thursday 29 February 2024
March: Friday 1 March 2024 – 11.29pm, Sunday 31 March 2024
April: Monday 1 April 2024 – 11.29pm, Tuesday 30 April 2024
May: Wednesday 1 May 2024 – 11.29pm, Friday 31 May 2024
June: Saturday 1 June 2024 – 11.29pm, Sunday 30 June 2024
July: Monday 1 July 2024 – 11.29pm, Wednesday 31 July 2024
August: Thursday 1 August 2024 – 11.29pm, Saturday 31 August 2024
September: Sunday 1 September 2024 – 11.29pm, Monday 30 September 2024
October: Tuesday 1 October 2024 – 11.29pm, Thursday 31 October 2024
November: Friday 1 November 2024 – 11.29pm, Saturday 30 November 2024
How to Apply
1. Read the Guidelines throroughly.
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.
