Arts and Heritage Grants Program in Australia
Deadline: 04-Aug-21
The East Gippsland Shire Counci has announced Arts and Heritage grants program that support individuals (Artists) and local organisations to present and or developmental arts activity and heritage projects.
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Funding Information
The program aims to foster a strong sense of local identity, creativity and community spirit through the categories’:
Arts Projects up to $5,000
Major Arts Projects up to $10,000
Heritage Projects up to $5,000
Criteria
Open Call for Young Leaders advancing SRHR. Deadline to apply: 15 July 2021
Human Rights Initiative for supporting Women ($20,000 Grants). Deadline to apply: 1 September 2021
Top Dutch Donors that fund internationally to improve livelihoods in communities
One-time Microgrant for NGO Projects that generate Social Impact. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
$15,000-$25,000 Funding for Women and Children living in Extreme Poverty. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Seed Grant for Grassroots Organizations and Women-led Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021
Grants to support NGOs working to end the HIV Epidemic. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021
Fellows will receive Project and Connect Fund to address Water-related Issues
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Global Humanitarian Initiative seeks applications from anywhere in the world
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Call for empowering Social Entrepreneurs that are working to achieve the SDGs
Projects in this category must generally result in some form of public presentation. Visual arts, literature, music, theatre, dance, multimedia and other art forms.
Arts Projects Criteria
The Arts Projects will be assessed against the following criteria:
The level of artistic/cultural merit, to be shown through artist support material – images and the explanation of the rationale of the work, i.e. the thinking behind the work.
The extent to which the approach to the artform and presentation shows innovation.
The extent to which the outcome increases the awareness, appreciation and participation by a broad cross-section of the local community, particularly communities not regularly involved in local cultural activity with the aim of increasing creativity and well-being.
The amount requested must be matched dollar for dollar. This can include in-kind support. No more than 50% of other support can be in-kind (25% of the total project cost). Other sources of contribution may include ticket sales, cash reserves, donations, other grants, philanthropic, corporate or fundraising.
Artists should be shown as being paid in the budgets.
Major Arts Projects Criteria
In addition to the criteria listed under Arts Projects (above) the following criteria must also be addressed when applying for a Major Arts Grant:
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The extent to which the project provides new and expanded opportunities to express and celebrate East Gippsland’s cultural diversity.
The demonstrated level of partnerships between artists or art, organisations and the wider community and opportunities to develop new skills.
That the public presentation will attract a broad or new audience and is accessible to community in the hope of growing creativity and expression in the community.
The level of community involvement in the creation and/or presentation of the project.
The extent to which the development and or presentation uses public spaces and places in the municipality, notably East Gippsland halls, community facilities, streets and open spaces.
Heritage Projects
The Heritage Projects aim to support work that enhances East Gippsland heritage. This could include structures, sites, streetscapes, people or objects.
Projects could include, but are not limited to, creation of a cultural tourism or attraction, acknowledgement of a local person, cataloguing of community museum’s artefacts, event or place known for its historical significance, oral history projects or enhancement of a heritage structure.
To the extent that the place, person or site is historically significant.
The depth and level of relevant partnerships.
The applicant has a proven track record and can show clear capacity to manage the project.
The amount requested must be matched dollar for dollar. This can include in-kind support. No more than 50% of other support can be in-kind (25% of the total project cost). Other sources of contribution may include ticket sales, cash reserves, donations, other grants, philanthropic, corporate or fundraising.
Eligibility Criteria
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To be eligible for funding, your organisation must be able to demonstrate:
That the project primarily benefits residents and/or service organisations/groups within the East Gippsland Shire.
Incorporation, or have a letter of support from an incorporated organisation willing to support the project under an auspice agreement.
Evidence of financial viability and sound management of the project.
That the project is well planned and achievable within the proposed timeframe.
That the grant proposal is for a specific project/event that does not require recurrent or ongoing funding.
That the project organiser will obtain all written approvals, consent and permits from the relevant authorities and/or stakeholders prior to commencing. Failure to do so will result in the removal of funding support.
For more information, visit https://www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/community/grants