Council is committed to supporting and growing a vibrant creative culture, authentic to the Northern Beaches.
We are excited to announce our Arts and Creativity Grants as part of the Northern Beaches Council's annual Community Grants Program.
Grants are available to artists, arts and cultural organisations, and creatives of all kinds. The program will fund a range of projects and initiatives that bring significant benefit to the community.
Please see the Community Grants Program Guidelines for eligibility, objectives and assessment criteria.
Key Dates
- Applications open 11am Monday 16 March 2020
- Applications close 3pm Thursday 30 April 2020
- Funding distributed August 2020
- Projects delivered 1 Sept 2020 – 30 Jun 2020
Funding Available
Grants are available across the following three categories:
Individual Creative Projects
Up to $5,000 funding available
Support for individual artists and collaborations in the production and presentation of new work, and/or professional development. This includes arts and creative workers across a range of established and emerging art forms with a demonstrated history of professional arts practice.
Creative Community Projects
Up to $10,000 funding available
Support for arts and creative projects, including community arts and cultural development, artist residencies, and programs or activities presenting single or cross-disciplinary art forms in public places in the Northern Beaches region. (Applicants for this category must be a legally incorporated, not-for-profit arts and cultural group or organisation, or an eligible social or cultural enterprise).
Creative Industry Innovation Projects
Up to $10,000 funding available
Support for individuals and organisations to investigate new ideas/designs, establish new ventures, or develop collaborative innovation projects to grow the creative industries and support creative hubs on the Northern Beaches.
Information and Grant Writing Sessions
Due to the risk of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and acting on advice of lead NSW and Federal health authorities, Council has taken the precautionary decision to cancel the advertised grants information sessions grant writing sessions. Our top priority is the health and safety of our staff and community. These are difficult circumstances and we appreciate your patience and understanding.
Assistance via phone
Assistance is being offered via phone and email.
We'd like to provide grant applicants with an opportunity to receive advice on their particular project ideas and/or draft grant application. Applicants applying for the ‘Creative Industry Innovation Projects’ category are encouraged to speak with the Arts & Culture team before applying.
Select a preferred callback time and we will call you to answer all your questions.
Enquiries
For general grant enquiries please contact 9976 1566 or email: communitygrants@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
For Arts & Creativity grants enquiries please contact the Arts & Culture team on 9942 2560 or email creative@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
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