For your convenience, I have placed a copy of the Australia Council's funding book on the website, link below. You can find all the details of arts funding programs in many categories for 2008. Enjoy! (if that's the right word here....). http://www.bcsact.com/art/ozcofund08.pdf
http://www.grants.act.gov.au is the ACT Government Grants Portal where you can find information on and apply for more than 22 grant programs. The website is aimed at helping the community turn good ideas into great activities.
artsACT - the local arts funding body in the ACT
the communitybuilders.nsw website has a comprehensive list of links to many kinds of funding programs, and a useful section on submission writing
Go to JB Seed grant links
JANET HOLMES A COURT ARTISTS’ GRANT SCHEME Applications due: Thursday 15 February 2007, Tuesday 15 May 2007, Wednesday 15 August 2007, Thursday 15 November 2007 The National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) has just announced this new grant scheme and is calling for applications. This grant has been funded by art philanthropist, Janet Holmes à Court, supporting individual artists and groups for costs associated with having an exhibition. For further information and application details click here, or contact NAVA ph 02 9368 1900 or email
SPARK FUND Applications due: Monday 26 February 2007 The Spark Fund provides funding support for young people aged 12-25 years to ‘ignite an innovative idea’ which makes a positive contribution to the community and enhances their skills and experiences. A Selection Committee will meet four times during the year to decide on applications received. For further information and application details click here, ph (03) 9670 5436 or fya@youngaustralians.org
Capital Arts Patrons Organisation (CAPO)
The St.George Foundation website: http://www.stgeorge.com.au/about/foundation/default.asp?orc=about
The Macquarie Foundation Grants website: http://www.macquarie.com.au/au/about_macquarie/macquarie_in_the_community.htm
Canberra Community Grants Program - http://www.dhcs.act.gov.au/community/cdu/grants.htm#grants
ACT Multicultural Grants Program
Community Heritage Grants Program
Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts has several grant programs here
Commonwealth Foundation Grants click here
Foundation for Young Australians Funding Programs www.youngaustralians.org
Grantworld claims to be the Internet's leading provider of information on funding support
Healthpact has funding for projects which promote good health in the ACT community, in the areas of health, sport, recreation and art and culture.
grantslink will help you find funding from the Commonwealth Government
Grants available through NAVA provide assistance for visual artists. Visit the website