Objective
Local Government Authority Arts and Cultural Programs funding supports Local Government to deliver activities over a period of up to three years*. Local Government Funding will commence from 2020/21 and will support the arts and cultural outcomes of an annual program of activity by a facility or unit of Local Government.
Funding is available for a wide range of arts and cultural activity, refer to Local Government Authorities Arts and Cultural Program Guidelines 2019/20 for details.
Opening and Closing dates
Opens: Monday 25 November 2019
Closes: Thursday 5 March 2020 at 5pm AEST
Funding Amount
There is no upper limit to the amount of funding you may request. However, to be competitive, you must provide a level of detail in your written application, support material and budget appropriate to the level your funding request. You may not request funding for the total cost of your program or for core operations. You must include a Local Government contribution equivalent to the scale of the program. Local Government are encouraged to seek funding from diverse sources of funding.
Term
Funding is approved for up to three years*. Programs may start either 1 July 2020 and be completed by 30 June 2024 or start 1 January 2021 and be completed by 31 December 2024 depending on whether your organisation operates on a financial or calendar year.
* Local Government Authorities that are currently applying for 4 year funding from the Australia Council for the Arts may be considered for 2+2 years of funding.
Contact and Support
Refer to Local Government Authorities Arts and Cultural Program Guidelines 2019/20 for more details or contact a staff member if you need any advice between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday:
Telephone: (02) 8289 6520
Email: arts.funding@create.nsw.gov.au