Regional Arts Fund New Arts Communities
The New Arts Communities category aims to support community based arts projects in any art form from first time or previously unfunded applicants to get an arts project off the ground.
Projects which provide opportunities for collaborations with other community organisations that are non-arts service providers are encouraged, as are arts based projects that are initiated by non-arts community organisations.
The Regional Arts Fund (RAF) is an Australian Government initiative managed and delivered in the Northern Territory through the Arts Grants Program. [more]
Objectives
- Advance the arts and cultural life of the community;
- Community or locally initiated; and
- Actively involve local people and artists.
Eligibility
Individuals, Groups, Communities or Organisations.
Individuals initiating projects with and for communities must demonstrate strong community support and involvement in the proposed activity.
Assessment Criteria
- Artistic merit.
- Calibre of skills and experience of the artists/arts workers.
- Evidence of sound financial and project management.
- Clear plan and proposed outcomes.
- Evidence of community support and involvement.
- Accurately costed and viable budget.
Projects involving Indigenous artists, content or community involvement, must include evidence of appropriate consultation, agreement or support.
Acknowledgement
Recipients of all grants through the NT Arts Grants Program must acknowledge Northern Territory Government support. Recipients of a grant through the Australian Government's Regional Arts Fund must also acknowledge the Australian Government. Logos for the Northern Territory Government and the Regional Arts Fund are available here.
Funding Limit
Up to $5,000
Closing Date
15 March (activity must commence after 1 July)
Please note that according advice from the Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA), activities funded through the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund (RAF) need be finalised by the end of this year. RAF is a lapsing program and a decision for continuation of the program has not been announced at this point.
Activities applied for under the RAF categories in the March 2008 Project Round or activities that have received RAF funding from previous funding rounds must be completed by 31 December 2008 and acquitted within 13 weeks following.
