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 13 February 2009

Small grants up to $3,000 for arts and cultural projects in regional NSW.
Closing date is 13 February 2009 for projects between 10 April 2009 and the 9 April 2010.
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Regional Arts Fund (RAF)

Closing 14 August 2009 for projects in 2010. Application packs are now available HERE.

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 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.

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