Country Arts SA is now accepting applications for the current funding round which closes on Thursday 15 August 2013. There are several categories which you can apply for.
Please read the summaries below and contact your nearest Arts and Cultural Development Officer to discuss your great idea.
STEP UP Grant
how much can I apply for? < $5000
applications close: 15 August for projects commencing after 1 January 2014
who is the grant for? Artists, organisations and community groups to undertake small cultural projects, or to develop a small project leading to a larger cultural project or for individual artists to undertake professional development opportunities.
STEP OUT Grant
how much can I apply for? < $10,000 individuals < $20,000 organisation
applications close: 15 August for projects commencing after 1 January 2014
who is the grant for? Individuals, communities and organisations to create high quality and diverse arts projects that encourage community engagement, develop new cultural networks, build sustainable cultural activity and increase professional development and employment opportunities.
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Grant
how much can I apply for? < $3000
applications close: 15 August for projects commencing after 1 January 2014
who is the grant for? Groups and individuals to undertake projects in any art form which provide opportunities for skills development through workshops or provide opportunities for the development of project ideas and concepts by supporting costs associated with the short term visit by an artist(s) or guest speaker(s) to assist community groups in the development stage of major arts projects.
QUICK STEP Grant
how much can I apply for? < $1500 individuals < $3000 organisations
applications close: Applications accepted anytime during the year
who is the grant for? Regional artists to access professional arts development and training opportunities, or organisations/communities with small project opportunities that arise at short notice.
For more information or to download application forms click here
Country Arts SA is very pleased to support regional communities and artists through the development of arts and cultural projects and initiatives across South Australia. We do this in a number of ways including providing funding programs through the Federal Government Regional Arts Fund and the State Government Arts and Cultural Development Program.