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Regional Arts Fund (NSW)

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This brochure is also available on request (Tel 02 9270 2509 or email us).

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 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.

Announcement of RAF Grants

Successful grants for 2012 were announced here.

Successful grants for 2011 were announced here.

Successful grants for 2010 were announced here.

Successful grants for 2009 were announced here.

2011 Assessment Report

Current and intending applicants for the Regional Arts Fund are invited to download a feedback report on the 2011 RAF grants round which includes general and specific feedback from the RAF Assessment Panel.

Download the 2011 RAF Assessment Report in PDF (70K)

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APPLICATIONS FOR 2012

Applications for 2012 have now closed.

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

General RAF Information

There are three categories within which you can apply for the Regional Arts Fund. If you are unsure which category your project fits within, read the summaries below and the FAQ, and if you are still unsure, contact the funding manager.

Applications will be assessed by a panel of eight people, including representatives from diverse target groups and regions, with experience in a range of artforms. Members of the 2011 assessment panel are listed HERE.

For 2012, we have introduced a new PDF version of the application form that covers all three categories for the Regional Arts Fund. You will need the free Adobe Reader software (or similar) in order to be able to fill in this form. This free software is available for download here: http://get.adobe.com/reader.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR MAC USERS!

You will NOT be able to fill in the application form correctly using "Preview" on your Mac, since this software lacks the necessary functionality. Instead, you will need to install Adobe Reader (see the link above) and open the form with that software.

1. New Initiatives

This category assists groups to undertake projects in any artform that:

extend knowledge, participation and/or development of arts and culture within communities;
address cultural themes or issues of significance in local communities;
are initiated by and with the community;
provide opportunities for collaboration and skills development of locally based arts workers.

Arts projects initiated by non-arts groups and organisations are encouraged. Applications must provide evidence of wider support for the proposed project.

Download the RAF Application Pack HERE. - When you click on this, choose "Save" or "Save File" and save the pack to your computer hard drive before opening it.

2. Partnerships

This category assists groups to undertake projects in any artform that:

assist in the development of sustainable cultural networks;
promote partnerships that support community and cultural exchange;
have long-term arts and community cultural development outcomes for communities;
are initiated by and with the community.

Partnerships can be with the non-arts sectors and specific target groups either within communities, between towns, within regions or across the state.

Each partner must fulfill the eligibility criteria. It is expected that each partner contributes equally to the project through skills, financial and / or in-kind assistance. Priority will be given to projects that identify and create new partnerships and projects in which the partnerships are important in promoting sustainability.

A project can have more than 2 partners. If so, include profile(s) of other partner(s) as an attachment to the application form.

Download the RAF Application Pack HERE. - When you click on this, choose "Save" or "Save File" and save the pack to your computer hard drive before opening it.

3. Residencies and Mentorships

This category assists groups to undertake projects in any artform that:

provide programs of professional development for individuals and organisations in regional and remote communities;
provide skills development to artist/s artsworkers in community cultural development practice;
relate to a specific form of art or craft practice, or broader community cultural development and capacity building;
may link professional artists and/or organisations (including regional with metropolitan-based artists and organisations) with local practitioners in rural and regional communities.

Preference will be given to proposals that access skills and development not available locally. Applications for formal study or long term training courses will not be considered.

Download the RAF Application Pack HERE. - When you click on this, choose "Save" or "Save File" and save the pack to your computer hard drive before opening it.