Grants and Funding

New Parliamentary Inquiry into benefits and impact of arts during COVID
A new Parliamentary Inquiry from the Federal Government asks about the impact of the arts during COVID-19 including a survey…

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair announces award winners, finalists announced for Bowness Photography Prize, Substation kicks of In-Development program, and more.

ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
More money for ACT artists, curatorial assistant program, Doug Aitken commission for TAS, design takes centre stage at Powerhouse, Crime…

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Winner of 2020 Portia Geach Memorial Award, Da Yie takes out MIFF Shorts Prize, winner of ABR Elizabeth Jolley Short…

State arts service organisations: effective, engaged but endangered
The professional development opportunities offered by the likes of Writing NSW and NAVA increases the visibility, viability and inclusiveness of…

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Work of fiction celebrating matriarchs wins Daisy Utemorrah Award, shortlists announced for 2020 NSW Premier's History Awards, Callout for aMbush…

First round opens for $20M Live Music fund
The Live Music Australia program will distribute $5 million a year over four years.

Federal Government releases guidelines for $75 million RISE fund
The Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts, will have the final say on which Restart Investment to Sustain…

WA government announces $76M arts & culture recovery package
The package includes a $15 million ‘Getting the Show back on the Road’ plan for the performing arts, and a…

Applause: Latest funding and awards
Winner of $15,000 Women's Art Prize announced, Moorabool Shire Council offers grants to community members, SBS storytelling competition seeks diverse…