Key information
- Status: Closed
- Grant amount: Grants of up to $3,000.00
- Application opened: 1 November 2024
- Application closed: 22 January 2025
Program objective
CASP is supported by Create NSW and their three major objectives:
- grow creative leadership and programming excellence in NSW
- strengthen NSW arts and cultural activity that drives community and social benefits
- showcase NSW as a leader for strategic arts and cultural governance and strong financial management.
(Under the Influence with Mikelangelo, by John Shortis, Moya Simpson and Michael Simic - Photo by Novel Photographic)
This program is administered by Create NSW.
Eligibility
Who can apply
Applicants must;
- Be a member of Southern Tablelands Arts (membership is free thanks to Create NSW and our contributing Local Councils)
- Have an Australian Business Number (ABN). If you need to get an ABN you can apply here at the Australian Business Register.
- For applicants who are registered for GST please note that the total project funding is GST inclusive
- Be based within the Southern Tablelands Arts contributing council areas of Goulburn Mulwaree, Hilltops, Queanbeyan-Palerang, Wingecarribee, Wollondilly, Upper Lachlan and Yass Valley
- Be an individual, or arts-based organisation
- Apply for an arts related project
- Complete projects within 2025
Location that are eligible include Goulburn Mulwaree, Hilltops, Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, Upper Lachlan Shire, Wingecarribee, Wollondilly, Yass Valley
Types of projects funded under this grant
We are aiming to be as flexible as possible and will consider a wide range of requests, providing it will have a positive impact on your arts practice and/or the community, such as;
- Cultural projects delivered in our communities
- Socially engaged arts projects
- Workshop delivery
- Display and exhibitions
- Performances
- Amazing arts programs
- Community engaged projects
- Participatory arts experiences
When the project can start and end
Eligible projects must be delivered between 15th February 2025 - 31st December 2025.
The project should be started by 15 February 2025 and the project must be completed by 31 December 2025.
What costs you can't apply for
This funding will not support;
- Competitions, Awards, Prizes, Judging
- Fundraising events
- General operating expenses or ongoing costs of long-term continuous projects
- Projects that have commenced or are completed
- Activities which could be considered part of the curriculum for schools or tertiary institutions
- Overseas travel
- Non-arts related activities
What your application needs to include
Prepare your application with this checklist
Applicants must submit an application through SmartyGrants prior to the round closing at midnight 20 January 2025.
Address the eligibility criteria
Each applicant, as part of an application response, must confirm that they meet the eligibility criteria.
Applicants that do not address the eligibility criteria in full may be excluded from the application process at the department's discretion.
Address the assessment criteria
The assessment criteria emphasize the project's artistic and cultural merit. Projects should demonstrate relevance to the community by attracting local participants and audiences. Evidence of thorough planning and community consultation, including letters of support, is essential. A clear, viable budget is required to establish financial stability, showing any additional cash or in-kind contributions. Projects aligning with regional priorities should address key local focus areas to maximize their impact on the community.
After the application is submitted
Successful applications will be decided by: Southern Tablelands Arts Assessment Panel
Applications will be assessed by the Southern Tablelands Assessment Panel in February 2025 against the assessment criteria.
Anticipated assessment outcome date is 14/02/2025
Anticipated date for funding deed execution with successful applicants is 15/02/2025
Support and contact
Reach out to Southern Tablelands Arts at: hello@southerntablelandsarts.com.au
Ph: 0427 938 110 (Monday 9am - 5pm)
Or by appointment at one of our Mobile Office locations