When to apply

Quick Response Grants are open 10 times each year during the following months: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. Applications must be submitted by 11:29pm (ACST) on the last day of each month.

2023 Key Dates

Grant Round Opens Grant Round Closes Notification of Outcome Project Start Date
Wednesday 1 February 2023 11.29pm, Tuesday 28 February 2023 By 5.00pm, Tuesday 7 March 2023 2 – 12 weeks after round closes
Wednesday 1 March 2023 11.29pm, Friday 31 March 2023 By 5.00pm, Friday 7 April 2023 2 – 12 weeks after round closes
Saturday 1 April 2023 11.29pm, Sunday 30 April 2023 By 5.00pm, Friday 5 May 2023 2 – 12 weeks after round closes
Monday 1 May 2023 11.29pm, Wednesday 31 May 2023 By 5.00pm, Wednesday 7 June 2023 2 – 12 weeks after round closes
Thursday 1 June 2023 11.29pm, Friday 30 June 2023 By 5.00pm, Friday 7 July 2023 2 – 12 weeks after round closes
Saturday 1 July 2023 11.29pm, Monday 31 July 2023 By 5.00pm, Monday 7 August 2023 2 – 12 weeks after round closes
Tuesday 1 August 2023 11.29pm, Thursday 31 August 2023 By 5.00pm, Thursday 7 September 2023 2 – 12 weeks after round closes
Friday 1 September 2023 11.29pm, Saturday 30 September 2023 By 5.00pm, Friday 6 October 2023 2 – 12 weeks after round closes
Sunday 1 October 2023 11.29pm, Tuesday 31 October 2023 By 5.00pm, Tuesday 7 November 2023 2 – 12 weeks after round closes
Wednesday 1 November 2023 11.29pm, Thursday 30 November 2023 By 5.00pm, Thursday 7 December 2023 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.

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.

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