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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.

Announcement of RAF Grants

Successful grants for 2010 were announced here.

Successful grants for 2009 were announced here.

2009 Assessment Report

Current and intending applicants for the Regional Arts Fund are invited to download a feedback report on the 2009 RAF grants round which includes general and specific feedback from the RAF Assessment Panel.

Download the 2009 RAF Assessment Report in PDF (70K)
Download the 2009 RAF Assessment Report in Word (45K)

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APPLICATIONS FOR 2010

Applications for the 2010 RAF funding round are now closed.

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). Once completed, print it out and send it to Regional Arts NSW together with all other required documents.

Applications for 2010 will close on Friday 14 August 2009.

There are three categories within which you can apply for the Regional Arts Fund. Intending applicants should download the application package for the category in which they wish to apply. 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.

If you intend to apply for multi-year funding, you must contact the funding manager to discuss your application and arrange to be sent multi-year format application forms.

Application packs are in .zip format - most modern versions of Windows and Mac operating systems should be able to open these files.

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 New Initiatives Application Pack HERE.

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 Partnerships Application Pack HERE.

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 Residencies and Mentorships Application Pack HERE.