Baw Baw Shire Council's Arts and Culture Fund: Boost Your Creative Projects

The Baw Baw Shire Council is excited to announce the Arts and Cultural Fund, designed to support and enhance the work of local creatives. This fund aims to foster professional development, promote community engagement with the arts, and strengthen the local creative scene.

Objectives of the Arts and Culture Fund

• Develop innovative creative projects and initiatives that enrich the local arts community.
• Enhance the professional development of artists and creative practitioners within Baw Baw Shire.
• Encourage community participation in arts activities and cultural experiences.
• Facilitate collaborations between local creatives, residents, and community groups.

Funding Information

Eligible applicants can receive up to $2,000 in monetary grants. Note that you can apply only once within a 12-month funding year, which includes rounds 1 and 2.

Eligible Projects

The fund supports projects that:

• Align with the goals outlined in the Baw Baw Shire Council’s Creative Communities Strategy.
• Advance the professional practice of creative individuals or groups based in Baw Baw Shire.
• Provide broad community benefits and enhance the local creative sector.

Eligibility Criteria

Applications are open to:

• Residents of Baw Baw Shire or those with a creative practice primarily based in the area.
• Organisations and community groups collaborating with local creatives on beneficial projects.
• Projects conducted within Baw Baw Shire.

The fund particularly encourages submissions from the creative industries serving youth and First Nations communities. Applicants under 18 must provide proof of parental consent and confirm it in person if selected.

Apply Now

For more details and to submit your application, visit the Baw Baw Shire Council website.

Donor Name: Baw Baw Shire Council

Grant Size: $1,000 to $2,000

Publish Date: 10-Sept-2024

Deadline Date: 11-Nov-2024

Country: Australia