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Plus1 is a program to assist small-to-medium not-for-profit arts and cultural organisations develop their fundraising capacity, attract private sector support, grow stronger and broader networks and build supportive partnerships.   

The program pledges dollar-for-dollar matched funding of monies raised through a nominated fundraising campaign. 

The type and scope of the project/activity presented for Plus1 support is determined by the applicant. 

 Examples include but are not limited to:  

• Employment of artists or arts/culture workers (new contracts or continued employment of existing staff)

• Core operational costs

• Creating and presenting new works. E.g. artist’s fees, creative development, production, marketing and touring costs 

• Program initiatives. E.g. education programs and/or scholarship opportunities

• Employment of new staff. E.g. an artistic director, business development manager, or fundraising and marketing staff

• Fundraising support. E.g. campaign expenses, customer relationship management, and IT software and hardware

• Capital works or building upgrades

Plus1 campaigns should have a legacy impact on supported organisations, with benefits to the organisation beyond the funding period. Typical impacts include:    

• New donors contributing to the organisation

• Increased investment from existing donors

• Acquisition of new skills through the undertaking of the fundraising campaign

 Who can apply:

• legally constituted entities (with an ABN).  

• those registered as a not-for-profit organisation, as defined by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)¹  

• with an annual turnover of less than $5 million in the calendar year 2023 or financial year 2022/23

• based in Australia and are carrying out the majority of their arts activity or practice within Australia

• operating with the primary purpose of providing arts and cultural opportunities for Australian artists and audiences

The Creative Futures Fund will support the creation and sharing of Australian stories and new ways for people to engage with them. Creative Futures Fund: Delivery Investment will bring new Australian stories to life so people can engage with and experience them.

It is for works in their final stages of development that are ready for presentation. Investment can be used to adapt existing works that have already had a public outcome, develop and deepen partnerships, secure co-investment, realise and share the work, and capture the impact this has had for you, your collaborators and those experiencing the work.

If your project is not at this stage, you may wish to consider the Development Investment stream.

Applications are sought for great ideas that are ambitious, unexpected and innovative. This includes new works and projects that may leverage existing intellectual property. The innovation could be in the story, the artforms or mediums used, the partners and artists you work with, or the way you will present or share the work.

As part of Creative Australia’s multi-year investment program, they have introduced a new stream of investment – Delivery Partners – to support the provision of services to the arts and creative industries. 

Creative Australia’s Delivery Partners are entities which provide services for artists, creative workers, organisations and enterprises, and which benefit our creative ecology, communities and audiences.

The Creative Futures Fund is an initiative of the National Cultural Policy, referenced in the policy as “Works of Scale”. The Fund will support the creation and sharing of Australian stories and new ways for people to engage with them.

Creative Futures Fund: Development Investment can support the creation and testing of new ideas and works, the establishment of new partnerships, collaborations and skills to lay the foundations for future delivery. This stream is also suitable for applicants who are testing their work in the market.

If your idea is ready for presentation, Delivery Investment may be more suitable.

Applications are sought for great ideas that are ambitious, unexpected and innovative. This includes new works and projects that may leverage existing intellectual property. The innovation could be in the story, the artforms or mediums used, the partners and artists you work with, or the way you will present or share the work.

As part of Creative Australia’s multi-year investment program, they have introduced a new stream of investment – Delivery Partners – to support the provision of services to the arts and creative industries. 

Creative Australia’s Delivery Partners are entities which provide services for artists, creative workers, organisations and enterprises, and which benefit our creative ecology, communities and audiences.

This grant supports the delivery of a new service model for Aboriginal families who need support to resolve their housing needs, whilst addressing at least one other social matter nominated by the Aboriginal organisation on behalf of the community.

Who can apply

Applicants must meet the Mandatory Criteria to be considered eligible, including:

• must be located in NSW
• must be an Aboriginal Organisation as defined in NSW Aboriginal Procurement Policy (must be able to provide evidence)
• must show evidence of how the organisation is currently working and / or have worked within the community in the past.
• must be able to show evidence which includes locations, community cohorts, partnered stakeholders / providers your organisation has worked with in the past to support the community in the form of support letters and the like

The Queer Futures Fund is a grant program designed to empower and uplift LGBTQIA+SB young people aged between 18 to 26 years old. You can apply for a grant up to $15,000 to support an arts, culture and community based project as long as it is for and by LGBTQIA+SB youth.

If you’re 18 and under then see the Future Me Fund to learn more about funding available to you.

The Future Me Fund is a grant program designed to empower and uplift LGBTQIA+SB young people aged 18 years old years old and under. We are offering 5 grants of $1000 to support arts, culture and community based projects created and carried out by young people in this age bracket. 

If you’re 18 and over then see the Queer Futures Fund to learn more about funding available to you. 

Project Development Grants empower community museums and Aboriginal cultural spaces to carry out strategic and innovative projects with mid to long term outcomes. The grants can also provide an opportunity to work productively with an appropriate consultant as a skill development opportunity.

Previous Project Development Grants have funded strategic and marketing plans, significance assessments, exhibition development, touring exhibitions and public programs.

Project Development Grants are open to museums and Aboriginal cultural spaces (with object collections and displays) with up to two full time paid staff members (no more than 70 hours of paid staffing per week) as well as museum networks such as AMaGA Chapters.

Ex-service and community organisations are encouraged to host an event for their local community in support of VHW.

Eligible organisations can receive $1000 in one-off funding to support their event. Events held for VHW must demonstrate a link to the theme Keep Connected, and must include an informative/educational element, such as a presentation, to be eligible for funding. Your local DVA Community Support Advisers (CSAs) may be able to provide ideas and inspiration for your event.

Events can be held from 1 to 31 October 2024 inclusive.

The P&C Transition Grant Program is designed to support approved OOSH services that have transitioned to P&C ownership as a result of the recent Provider Category Review.

The objectives of the P&C Transition Grant are to:

1. Support approved parent-run OOSH services that are transitioning to P&C ownership.
2. Support P&Cs who are taking on responsibility for transitioning OOSH services.
3. Ensure continuing access for NSW Government primary school students to approved OOSH services impacted by the recent Provider Category Review.

Who can apply

• Applicants must be an approved OOSH provider.
• The application must benefit an approved OOSH service operating in NSW. One application is allowable per service location.
• The approved OOSH service must have transitioned to P&C ownership as a result of the recent Provider Category Review.
• The approved OOSH provider must have transitioned to P&C as a result of the recent Provider Category Review.
• Applications must be submitted by an authorised officer; a person legally able to enter into agreements on behalf of the approved service provider.

Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants is a small grants program aiming to contribute to the success, vibrancy and wellbeing of rural and regional communities nationwide.

This grant is open to all communities in remote, rural and regional Australia. Organisations wanting to apply will need to have their project endorsed by a Nutrien Ag Solutions Branch Manager. Please contact FRRR if you do not know where your local Nutrien Ag Solutions branded store is located.

A broad range of charitable projects are considered under this program, including:

• Delivering, or providing activities, events, programs and services;
• Purchasing or hiring equipment and materials;
• Community infrastructure projects such as community facility upgrades;
• Organisational capacity building such as strategic planning; and
• Developing community resources such as volunteer programs, community gardens or providing access to training and skills development

Backing the Future gives 20 individuals or groups of individuals* across NSW and QLD $50,000 to advance an idea to support rural and regional young people aged 12-30 to:

• Access Decent Work; or
• Care for the Environment; or
• Contribute to Society; or
• Explore Christian Faith and Values.

Backing the future is delivered in partnership with the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR). Each year, VFFF and FRRR will open applications for both a NSW and QLD round. 

They are eager to support early-stage work that might not otherwise be eligible for philanthropic funding. For this reason, Backing the Future does not accept applications from registered charities or organisations.

* Groups of individuals will need to nominate one primary applicant to undergo the selection process and lead the project.

The Sheargold Foundation offer grants either in response to applications and/or an expression of interest, to a need or opportunity identified by Sheargold Foundation’s board.

They strive to pinpoint charitable organisations with clear objectives, a fervent aspiration to create an impact, and a close resonance with their own mission and values. Their involvement extends beyond mere backing; they seek to leverage the expertise and experience of their board members to aid the charities they endorse.

The Elevate: First Nations Storytelling and Literature Fund is a $10,000 career development grant for First Nations individuals and groups. The opportunity is open to writers, poets, editors, illustrators, journalists, arts workers and groups in the literature sector. Elevate is designed to support and develop career pathways and opportunities which may include capacity building, networking, mentoring, residencies, and audience development for their work.

Who can apply

• First Nations individuals and groups
• You must be an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident, and a practicing artist or arts professional.

Elevate can be used for career development which may include:

• study/course expenses
• development of work
• Masterclass/residencies
• project research
• mentoring
• conference or festival attendance
• travel and accommodation
• materials