New Project Grant Round: get inspired + practical workshops

Project Grant Round Two is open from 6 July – 17 August. Eligible artists and organisations can apply for up to $30,000.

To help get you inspired and focused on creating an amazing application, the grants team are hosting a number of grant writing workshops online and in-person during July and August. The workshops are designed to help guide you through the grant writing process with practical tips and gain insights into putting together a competitive grant application from recently funded projects.

The online and in-person workshops will cover:

· Defining your project with a one-page synopsis covering the ‘who, what, where, why, when and how’ details required to start crafting your project into a well-articulated plan.

· Engaging with key project stakeholders and cultural advisors to ensure you have enough time to assemble your project team, have the right cultural approvals in place, and strong Letters of Support from various stakeholders and community groups.

· Budget and project planning tips and tools to ensure you build a solid case for funding and instill confidence in the team’s ability to deliver the project to the highest standard.

· Inspirational case studies and great examples of applications that achieved funding success in the most recent grant round, including the Burra Orchestra Project (community orchestral music); Kaurna Yarta – The Seasons Regional Tour (First Nations contemporary performance); Portal Festival (multi-arts festival and creative development platform); and Kungka Tjuta Music Project (First Nations women’s music and cultural storytelling).

Upcoming sessions include:

60-minute online workshops
16 July, 12:30pm Practical tips and tricks + learnings from funded projects. An optional 15-min Q&A follows the main workshop.

6 August, 12:30pm Building budgets, creating detailed project plans, and compiling support materials.

90-minute in-person workshops An interactive workshop designed to assist you in defining your project’s creative elements and preparing a solid vision on how you’ll deliver it.

Whyalla – 23 July 12:30pm – 2pm.
Location: Whyalla City Council, Civic Reception Room, 21 Grundel St, Whyalla Norrie

Mt Gambier – 30 July 12:30pm – 2pm.
Location: Varcoe Foundry, 14 Ferrers Street, Mount Gambier

Register now and start preparing the one-page task in readiness for the workshop.

Now, just before you register, you should definitely make sure your project is eligible – so you don’t waste your time filling in forms, etc. Read on…

Who can apply for a project grant?

To be eligible you must be one of the following applicant types:

• an individual over 18;
• an Australian incorporated organisation that can provide evidence of non-profit status (e.g. an incorporated association, a company limited by guarantee, an Indigenous corporation, a proprietary limited company or a cooperative); or
• a local government organisation.
• be based in regional or remote South Australia (check your location eligibility on the Regional Arts Fund Eligibility Map);
• have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) that is registered to your name and location; and
• not have any outstanding reports, acquittals or serious breaches relating to any Australian Government funding.

Register now for your preferred workshop session and receive a one-page task to help define your project and get moving.