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Arts Business: First Nations Development Fund

ClosedGrant Closed: 12th of November 2024 - 3:00 pm Value: $10,000 to $50,000 Run By: Creative Australia Further Information: https://creative.gov.au/investment-and-development/first-nations-arts-and-culture/arts-business-first-nations-development-fund/

This Fund provides grants from $10,000 to $50,000 to build sustainable business practices and support economic and capacity-building opportunities. The opportunity is open to First Nations individuals and micro-organisations working in any artform and creative business.

Grants can be used to support, professional and workforce development, governance training, capacity building, temporary staffing, marketing, seed funding, building digital capabilities and strategic planning.

This fund should improve business skill, capacity and financial stability to increase opportunity for growth and elevate capabilities.

The First Nations Creative Business Fund is for projects beginning after Tuesday 12 February 2025. Funded activities must last no longer than 12 months from the proposed start date.

This new initiative is part of Creative Australia’s First Nations First industry development programs that outline their commitment to First Nations arts and culture. Creative Australia undertook extensive consultation to seek feedback on priorities and needs of the sector in response to the Australian Government’s shared vision for Australia, Pillar 1, First Nations First – Revivea place for every story and a story for every place.

Who can apply

  • You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply or an organisation based in Australia
  • You must be a First Nations individual, group, or micro-organisation.

Please note: You can only submit one application for this grant initiative.

Last Updated: 23rd of October 2024
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