Applications are now open for the Country Arts Support Program!
Are you an artist looking to level up your creative practice in 2024? Are you a group, collective or company with a bold creative project in the works? The Country Arts Support Program is now open!
Streams
There are two streams available through the Eastern Riverina Arts Country Arts Support Program in 2024:
For Individuals, max $750 – for professional development or the realisation/presentation of an ambitious artistic outcome, or
For Projects, max $3000 – for original creative projects and collaborations that meet the eligibility criteria (outlined below).
In 2024 Eastern Riverina Arts is also offering one-off Eastern Riverina Festival Audience Boost, max $2500 – for festivals to undertake marketing, promotion and audience engagement activities in 2024.
Objectives
Eastern Riverina Arts is committed to achieving the following objectives through the CASP program:
Support the development of ambitious and original creative outputs, projects and collaborations across the ERA service region.
Utilise CASP as an opportunity to develop artist and organisational capabilities.
Support artists and projects across a broad sweep of the Eastern Riverina Arts service region.
How do I apply?
Applications are submitted through smartygrants using the link below (once applications are open). If you have any questions regarding your application please contact Eastern Riverina Arts.
Applications to the Eastern Riverina Arts CASP annual grants program will be assessed based on their ability to address the funding objectives and eligibility criteria outlined on this page.
Important Dates
Applications Open: Monday 18th December 2023 at 9:00am
Applications Close: Sunday 4th February 2024 at 11:59pm
Projects commence anytime after 1st April 2024
Projects finalised and acquittals due by 28th February 2025
Funding Pool
The 2024 Funding Pool is $17,000