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

Regional Arts Fund (NSW)

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The Regional Arts Fund is an Australian Government initiative
supporting the arts in regional and remote Australia.

 

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.

Applications for Funding for 2009

Applications for funding for projects commencing after 1 January 2009 are now open - see 'Applications for 2009' below.

Announcement of 2008 Grants

Successful grants for 2008 were announced here.

2008 Assessment Report

Current and intending applicants for the Regional Arts Fund are invited to download a feedback report on the 2007 RAF grants round which includes general and specific feedback from the RAF Assessment Panel.

Download the 2007 RAF Assessment Report in PDF Download the 2008 RAF Assessment Report in PDF (70K)
Download the 2007 RAF Assessment Report in Word Download the 2008 RAF Assessment Report in Word (45K)

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Applications for 2009

Intending applicants should download and read both the Instructions and the Guidelines before proceeding to download the relevant Application Form.

Applications for the Regional Arts Fund can not be submitted online. Applicants must download an Application Form and either print it out and fill it in by hand (Word or PDF forms), or fill it in on your computer (Word or, ideally, Excel format) and print it out once completed.

Please note that the Excel Application Form is the ideal format because it has been set up to assist with the budget section of the Application and will automaticaly perform calculations and transfer figures. To use the Excel form, however, you will need to have the Excel 2000 program, or better.

In either case, you must print out your Application Form and send it to Regional Arts NSW together with all other required documents.

Applications close Thursday 14 August 2008 and must be postmarked on or before this date. Late applications will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their submission.

Enquiries

Contact the Funding Manager, Annette Eassie
Tel 02 9270 2502 Email fundingmanager@regionalartsnsw.com.au

Guidelines & Instructions

Guidelines
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Download the Guidelines in Word Download as a Word document [155 Kb]

Instructions
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Download the Instructions in Word Download as a Word document [115 Kb]

Application forms

New Initiatives
Download the form in Excel Download in Excel format [705 Kb]
Download the New Initiatives Application Form in Word Download as a Word document [305 Kb]
Download the New Initiatives Application Form in PDF Download in PDF [85 Kb]

Residencies & Mentorships
Download the form in Excel Download in Excel format [815 Kb]
Download the Residencies & Mentorships Application Form in Word Download as a Word document [300 Kb]
Download the Residencies & Mentorships Application Form in PDF Download in PDF [80 Kb]

Partnerships
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Download the Partnerships Application Form in Word Download as a Word document [305 Kb]
Download the Partnerships Application Form in PDF Download in PDF [85 Kb]

Acquittal Form

Download the Acquittal Form in PDF Download in PDF [55 Kb]
Download the Acquittal Form in Word Download as a Word document [500 Kb]