The Australia Council is running a series of funding forums across Australia in 2010. The events will give you information on our arts funding programs and how to increase the chances of having [...]]]> The Australia Council for the Arts invites you to discover how the national funding agency can support you or your organisation.

The Australia Council is running a series of funding forums across Australia in 2010. The events will give you information on our arts funding programs and how to increase the chances of having a successful application.

The forums will be most useful for first-time applicants.

The program will include:

• about the Australia Council (vision, priorities, project examples)
• types of grants
• examples of successful projects
• tips for a successful application
• Q&A

The forums are free and aimed at all current and aspiring artists and arts organisations interested to learn about what the Australia Council offers. The events are staged in partnership with the state arts agencies, who will provide information about their own funding opportunities.

Sydney CBD Forum

When: Monday 21 June, 3-5pm

Where: Bay 19, Carriageworks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh

Access: Accessible venue and amenities. Accessible parking.

Parramatta Forum

When: Tuesday 22 June, 3-5pm

Where: Rafferty’s Theatre, Riverside Theatres, Corner Church and Market Streets, Parramatta

Access: Accessible venue and amenities. Limited paid parking is available at the venue

Register to attend: RSVP for forums

Contact: If you have any questions, please call the Australia Council for the Arts on tel: 02 9215 9121.

Council is [...]]]> The Blue Mountains City Council Cultural Partnerships Program is a strategic program, which aims to strengthen the City’s arts infrastructure. It is intended to support artists and arts/cultural organisations to develop sustainable arts practice, and to provide benefits to the communities of the Blue Mountains through partnership with Council and other agencies.

Council is seeking proposals for the 2010 Blue Mountains Cultural Partnerships Program. Five grants will be made available for the amount of $10,000 each. Applications will be assessed in June and decisions advised in July 2010.

Download information and application forms.

All projects should be discussed with Council prior to submission.

Deadline: Friday 21 May 2010

Contact: Nicole Manning tel: 02 4780 5631 or culturalpartnerships@bmcc.nsw.gov.au.

Website: http://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/yourcommunity/culturalservices

Applications must be in line with the priorities listed in the Holroyd City 2010-2012 Social Plan and demonstrate that they meet local needs and deliver projects [...]]]> Not-for-profit organisations providing community welfare and social services, community development, community health services and employment assistance activities are invited to apply for funds under the 2010 CDSE Scheme.

Applications must be in line with the priorities listed in the Holroyd City 2010-2012 Social Plan and demonstrate that they meet local needs and deliver projects and services in Holroyd. Council’s Community Development Team is happy to assist you in developing your application.

In order to be prioritised for funding, your application must address the priorities.

• Cultural Harmony
• Community Safety
• Health and Fitness
• Community Involvement and Education
• Access and Equity

Download information and application forms.

Deadline: Category 1 Funding close on Friday 7 May 2010.

Contact: Hiba Soueid, Community Development Team Leader, Holroyd City Council on tel: 02 9840 9911 or hiba.soueid@holroyd.nsw.gov.au

Website: http://www.holroyd.nsw.gov.au

Applying [...]]]> Local non-for-profit organisations have the opportunity to apply for funding through the Blacktown Community Development Support Expenditure (CDSE) scheme. The CDSE scheme requires clubs earning in excess of $1 million in gaming machine profit to invest a percentage of their profits back into the community. There are eight participating clubs in Blacktown City.

Applying for the grants is very simple and the funding can deliver some great results for the local community.

Category 1 Expenditure:
For projects and/or services that contribute to the welfare and broader social fabric of the local community, and are aimed at improving the living standards of low income and disadvantaged people, including:

• Community Welfare and Social Services
• Community Development
• Community Health Services
• Employment Assistance Activities

Category 2 Expenditure:
For community development and support activities and projects not listed under Category 1.

Download information and application forms.

Deadline: 30 April 2010

Contact: Community Projects Officer, Blacktown City Council on tel: 02 9839 6082.

Website: http://www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au

The round [...]]]> The Community Development Support Expenditure (CDSE) Grant Scheme is a community development funding program sponsored by local clubs and administered by Parramatta Council. This scheme enables registered clubs with an annual gaming machine revenue exceeding $1 million to apply 1.5% of their gaming machine revenue to specific community development and support projects.

The round will be opening Monday 1 March 2010 and closing 4pm Friday 9 April 2010.

To assist applicants, Council will be running two information sessions followed by a Grants Writing Workshop. The Grants Writing Workshop is a FREE workshop for people who write grant applications and want ideas and info on how to improve their chances of being successful.

• Thursday 4 March – 1:30pm – 3:00pm Parramatta Heritage and Information Centre (346A Church Street, Parramatta)

• Thursday 25 March – 6:00pm – 7:30pm Darug Room, Parramatta Central Library (Civic Place, Parramatta)
  (off Macquarie Street))

When: Deadline 4pm Friday 9 April 2010.

Where: Workshops held in Parramatta CBD

Who: For people who write grant applications

Cost: Free

Contact: Rebekah Richards, Parramatta City Council on 02 9806 5081.

Website: http://www.parracity.nsw.gov.au/community/capacity_building/grants/_recache

Access: Workshop venues are accessible

Fairfield City Council’s Community Cultural Development grant program aims to encourage and support the creative based initiatives of artists and communities.

If you require an interpreter in your language or have accessibility requirements please contact Council on 9725 0757 five [...]]]> Fairfield City Council is running a free Grant Writing workshop on 22 February 2010.

Fairfield City Council’s Community Cultural Development grant program aims to encourage and support the creative based initiatives of artists and communities.

If you require an interpreter in your language or have accessibility requirements please contact Council on 9725 0757 five days prior to the scheduled session/workshop.

RSVP by Monday 15 February to Mouna on tel: 02 9897 5744.

When: 22 February 2010, 10:00am – 4:00pm.

Where: Whitlam Library, Gough Room, Level 1, Railway Parade, Cabramatta NSW

Who: General public

Cost: Free

Website: http://fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au

Access: Accessible venue

Applications are sought from non-profit organisations/community groups based in the Holroyd Local Government Area and/or principally serving the Holroyd area.

Priority will be given to projects that address the local community needs identified through [...]]]> Holroyd City Council’s Community Assistance Program offers grants between $251 – $5,000 to support local non-profit community groups and services.

Applications are sought from non-profit organisations/community groups based in the Holroyd Local Government Area and/or principally serving the Holroyd area.

Priority will be given to projects that address the local community needs identified through Council’s community consultation process and documented in the relevant plans, eg: Holroyd’s Social Plan, City Health Plan and Cultural Plan.

Applications must be in line with the purpose of the Community Assistance Program which was established to:

• Support local community organisations which have little opportunity of obtaining funds from other sources. The application must be for a specific project, which benefits the community.
• Provide one-off establishment grants to initiate new and innovative cultural and community development projects.
• Consider applications to reduce hiring charges for local community facilities and similar matters.

Council recognises the value of local community organisations and groups in providing a wide range of services to the Holroyd community and endeavours to support these organisations/groups in their efforts.

Applicants should follow the guidelines and complete the application form available on the Holroyd City Council website.

Deadline: Friday 19 February 2010.

For further information please contact Council’s Community Development Team leader, Hiba Soueid on tel: 02 9840 9911 or email Hiba.Soueid@holroyd.nsw.gov.au

More info: http://holroyd.nsw.gov.au

One off grants of up to $4000 are available to [...]]]> Fairfield City Council’s Community Cultural Development Grant program aims to encourage and support the creative based initiatives of artists and communities. The awarded projects must address Fairfield City Council’s priorities, which have been developed from Council’s Cultural Plan and State of the Community Report.

One off grants of up to $4000 are available to groups or organisations planning creative-based projects that involve local communities and make a contribution to the quality of life in Fairfield City.

Applications for funding in 2010 are now open. Download an application from the Fairfield City Council website.

Deadline: 22 March 2010, 4:30pm

Free Grant information sessions:

• Thursday, 4 February 2010 at 12:30pm
  Committee Room 1, Fairfield City Council Administration Centre
  86 Avoca Rd, Wakeley

Or

• Thursday, 4 February 2010 at 6.00pm
  Whitlam Library, Level 1, Gough Room
  Railway Parade, Cabramatta

Fairfield City Council will also be partnering with the Information and Cultural Exchange (ICE) to deliver a workshop and mentorship program in February 2010 to further assist people with their submission writing skills.

To book for the grant information or if you would like to discuss your application with a Council Officer call Mira Martic on 9725 0757 or email mmartic@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au

More info: http://www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au