Remote Festivals Fund

The Remote Festivals Fund supports artistic programming and initiatives at remote community festivals.

The Fund has two categories:

• One off funding to develop and/or deliver a remote festival program or activities within a remote festival.
• Three year funding for remote festivals to develop and grow their artistic program, management resources and cultural tourism opportunities.

Multi-year funding offers the opportunity for development of substantial arts and cultural activities, professional event management, and the capacity for festivals to explore and establish other sources of external funding.

For the purpose of the Remote Festivals Fund:

• a festival is a regular arts, community, cultural or regional festival or celebration organised by community members, with clear community support and involving public outcomes eg performances, exhibitions/displays, film screenings etc
• remote is defined as based outside of the major urban centres of the Northern Territory

Objectives

The Fund is designed to assist the sustainability and artistic development of remote festivals that contribute to:

 

• cultural, economic, social and regional development
• formation of a strong sense of community identity
• development of Northern Territory artistic and cultural practice
• encouragement of history, language and cultural diversity
• enhanced community engagement with Northern Territory arts practice
• employment of Northern Territory artists

Eligibility

Groups or organisations. The group or organisation must be the festival management body (including local government bodies and arts organisations).

Assessment Criteria

1. Quality of artistic program
2. Benefits to culture and skills development in the community
3. Resources, skills and ability to manage the festival
4. Evidence of community and arts sector support
5. An accurately costed and viable budget
6. Support from other sources, including funding, in-kind support and other income.

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. Logos for Northern Territory Government are available here.

Funding Limit

Up to $20,000

Closing Date

All year round

Applications should be submitted at least 12 weeks before the start date of the proposed Festival to allow for notification prior to festival commencement. Earlier applications are encouraged.

Notification Date: 30 working days after submission

Application Forms

Before applying for Remote Festivals Funding, please contact an Indigenous Arts Officer on 08 8999 8981 or 1800 678 237 (Free call) to discuss application requirements.

• Remote Festivals Fund Application (Word 423Kb)
• Remote Festivals Fund Application (pdf 220Kb)

Acquittal Forms

• Remote Festivals Fund Acquittal (Word 461Kb)
• Remote Festivals Fund Acquittal (pdf 220Kb)
• Key Performance Indicator and Budget Excel Sheet (Excel 27Kb)

 

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