Regional Arts NSW - The peak body for regional arts activity in New South Wales

Grants from Regional Arts NSW

Country Arts Support Program (CASP)

Applications for the 2012 CASP round are now open!

Applications close on 10 February 2012 for projects taking place after 9 April 2012.

CASP provides small grants up to $3,000 to arts and community organisations and local arts councils in regional NSW for short term, locally initiated projects.

For 2012, all regions are now able to accept applications by email using our online application form!
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Regional Arts Fund (RAF)

Applications for the 2012 RAF round are now closed.

Applications closed on 12 August 2011 for projects taking place after 1 January 2012.

Grants supporting arts and cultural activities in regional NSW that are sustainable, have long term cultural, economic and social benefits, develop partnerships and cultural networks and provide skills development opportunities.

There is one round per year with closing date of mid-August for projects commencing in the following calendar year. Multiple year funding and grants of more than $20,000 per year are available but must be discussed with Regional Arts NSW prior to applying.
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Quick Response Arts Grants (Quicks)

Opens 11 January 2012 - No closing date - funds allocated quarterly

Small grants up to $1,500 for individual artists and organisations in regional NSW to respond to arts development and professional development opportunities that arise at short notice.

Applications can be made at any time but funds are limited and projects must be discussed with Regional Arts NSW prior to applying.

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Quick Response Performing Arts Grants - Prop Ups

Closed - will re-open in March 2012

Small grants program for performing arts opportunities that arise at short notice in regional NSW. 

Applications can be made at any time but funds are limited and projects must be discussed with Regional Arts NSW prior to applying.

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Grants from other sources

There are a large number of grants accessible to artists and organisations in regional NSW. Regional Arts NSW has developed a grants calendar which lists grants according to funding body or closing date. View the grants calendar here.

Regional Arts NSW also provides a comprehensive listing of grants, prizes and other opportunities in our free monthly e-Bulletin. See the latest edition here.

Grant Writing Guide

RANSW has also produced a Grant Writing Guide to assist not-for-profit community based organisations in preparing effective submissions for funding from these programs. Download a copy from the Guide page