Grants and Funding

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…

Anger in NSW as media receive funding outcomes ahead of applicants
Outcomes of the already-delayed funding round were communicated to applicants by the media, or by texts from colleagues, instead of…

NSW Govt announces $10M in multi-year funding
58 NSW arts organisations have received guaranteed multi-year funding, including 14 regional NSW arts companies and 23 first-time recipients –…

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Winner of Shirley Hannan National Portrait Prize announced, Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund fellow announced, Furphy Literary Award winner, plus more…

The best COVID-19 support for the arts around the world
How are our programs to help the arts survive comparing with others introduced around the globe? Dr Jackie Bailey looks…

What JobKeeper changes mean to the arts
While news that JobKeeper payments have been pushed out to March 2021 is a win, it is a life raft…

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Callout to Australian composers for heritage-listed residency program, shortlist for Elizabeth Jolley short story prize revealed, Copyright Cultural Fund announcement…

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Sculpture by the Sea names artists, Regional Arts Fund distributes latest round, Wheeler Centre announces 2020 Signal Boost recipients, $300,000…

Tips for writing great arts grant applications
Applying for grants can be as complicated as the project, but Kate Larsen has some proven advice on making your…