Community Arts Funding
With quick-response grants the usual sector closing dates apply, but you will get a grant decision within eight weeks. Grants of up to $10,000 are made for organisations and projects that foster access, engagement and experience of the arts.
Grants will be considered for:
- Community arts festivals
- Community arts projects
- Equipment and materials
- Venue hire
- Exhibitions and performance costs
Funding priority will be given to applications that show:
- That the project fits with our strategic objectives. We will look for evidence that the project will assist communities to access, engage with and experience the arts
- Evidence that the need for the project has been clearly identified
- Information about the other funding you have in place and about the proposal’s financial viability
- Support for the project from independent sector professionals
Financial reporting requirements
If your organisation is applying for a quick-response grant and has total revenue of under $100,000 a year, the financial reporting requirements are simpler. Instead of audited accounts, we only need to see financial statements prepared by a chartered accountant and signed off by your board. If your group’s revenue is $100,000 or more, your financial statements will need to be audited by a chartered accountant holding a public practice certificate. Accounts will also have to be audited if this requirement is part of your organisation’s constitution, trust deed, or rules.