Quick Response Grants are open 10 times each year during February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November.
How often is this grant available?
As of 1 July 2021, Quick Response Grants will be administered as a competitive round open on the first day of each month from February to November.
Please note that former rules whereby applications were assessed in the order they were submitted (in a rolling format) no longer apply.
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Who is this grant for?
Regional artists, arts organisations and communities.
Eligibility
See our How to Apply page or the Grant Guidelines for full eligibility criteria.
How much can I apply for?
Funding applications for up to $3,000 for individuals and up to $5,000 for organisations are available through this grant program. There is no minimum amount.
What can I use the money for?
Regional Arts Fund grant funds may be used toward the cost of producing the project including but not limited to:
- artist fees (artists should be appropriately paid)
- travel costs (including international)
- materials
- venue hire
- equipment hire
- insurance
- project administrative costs
- disability access costs
Purchase of assets up to $5,000 will only be considered where it is demonstrated to be more cost effective than hire. You can only spend grant funds on eligible grant activities as defined in the grant details in your grant agreement.