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

Grants from Regional Arts NSW

Country Arts Support Program (CASP)

Closed 14 February 2008

Small grants up to $3,000 for arts and cultural projects in regional NSW.

Closing date is 14 February for projects between 1 April and the following 31 March.  Program is advertised in December.

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Regional Arts Fund (RAF)

Applications now open - closing date 14 August 2008

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 14 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)

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

Open - No closing date

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 or a Regional Arts Development Officer prior to applying.

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Grants from other sources

There are a large number of grants, prizes and other opportunities accessible by artists and arts workers in regional NSW. Regional Arts NSW provides comprehensive listings of these in our free monthly e-Bulletin. Scan the summaries of contents and link to the latest edition.

Guide to Writing Grant Applications

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