Recruiting, maintaining or recognising volunteers CONSERVATION/ PRESERVATION / ACQUISITION Funding Body Brief Details Closing Date Australian public cultural organisations buy significant objects that they could not otherwise afford Applications accepted anytime Community Commemorative Grants – For community-based commemorative projects and activities, including the building of community memorials and the preservation of wartime memorabilia that is significant locally but is not necessarily nationally significant. Major Commemorative Grants – For projects and activities that are national or state/territory significant and that contribute to Australia’s understanding of its wartime heritage ad honour the service and sacrifice of its servicemen and women. Community Grants - Accepted anytime. Funding decisions are made every two months. Major Grants – 1 July and 3 January 2018 Provides grants to regional museums and organisations to help preserve or display objects of national and historical maritime significance. 31 2018 To assist with the preservation of locally owned, but nationally significant collections of materials that are publicly accessible. Projects include significance assessments, preservation needs assessments, conservation activities and collection management, and training workshops. 7 May 2018 Projects acknowledging the First World War or significant Queensland military milestones in the past 100 years are available for, but not limited to: historical research and educational projects; preservation and conservation, interpretation and/or display of First World War history, stories, memorabilia and artefacts; the acquisition of First World War memorabilia; the restoration or enhancement of existing memorials and honour boards; and public commemorative events. 25 February 2018 Projects acknowledging the First World War or significant Queensland military milestones in the past 100 years are available for, but not limited to: historical research and educational projects; preservation and conservation, interpretation and/or display of First World War history, stories, memorabilia and artefacts; the acquisition of First 4 2018
Supports the delivery of high-quality public diplomacy initiatives which promote Australia’s economic, artistic, and cultural assets to an international audience. 9 March 2018 Community Commemorative Grants – For community-based commemorative projects and activities, including the building of community memorials and the preservation of wartime memorabilia that is significant locally but is not necessarily nationally significant. Commemorative Grants – For projects and activities that are national or state/territory significant and that contribute to Australia’s understanding of its wartime heritage ad honour the service and sacrifice of its servicemen and women. Community Grants - Accepted anytime. Funding decisions are made every two months. Major Grants – 1 July and 3 January 2018 Provides grants to regional museums and organisations to help preserve or display objects of national and historical maritime significance. 31 2018 projects or services around social inclusion initiatives and accessibility for people with a disability, carers, seniors, people with temporary impairments or parents with young children, such as improvements to facilities, raising community awareness, and inclusive activities Check website for 2018 dates Provides support to increase the community's access to, and appreciation of Brisbane's history and heritage and support projects that raise the profile and accessibility of Brisbane's history and heritage. Usually October each year To support one or more of the following: To increase community identity and connections; To increase social inclusion; To build innovative and effective responses to emerging community needs and social issues; To increase the skills, knowledge and understanding within the community sector to respond to community issues and need Usually October each year Brisbane City Council – Creative Sparks Program To support creative projects in any artform that enriches the creative life of Brisbane. Creative projects – For emerging talent for experimentation. Development opportunities – To advance the development of a new work, concept, project, collaboration or practice. 29 January 2018
our target groups (namely Indigenous Australians, refugees, youth at risk, women at risk, people living with a disability or homeless populations) by providing educational opportunities, employment pathways or improving the quality of life for people in need, and costs to run such projects including operating expenses and salaries (but not capital costs) 2018 RESIDENCIES/INTERNSHIPS/MENTORSHIPS/INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT Funding Body Brief Details Closing Date To support young mob who want to get further in sport, the arts or achieving academically. Opens April 2018 For emerging Australian or American artists to assist in their professional development. 30 April, 31 August, 15 November 2018 Supports an Australian Masters or Graduate student of the fine arts or curatorial studies to further their studies in the US. Check website for 2018 dates The scholarships are intended to enable Australian artists to further studies in the visual arts overseas. Closed for 2018. Check website for 2019 dates. Provides arts and education funding to kindergartens and schools seeking to increase engagement with arts and culture through partnerships with artists, arts organisations or arts facilities. Check website for 2018 dates. To assist individual artists and cultural workers to participate in transformational professional and career development opportunities. 13 April and 17 August 2018 To support local arts and cultural priorities, as determined by local communities across Queensland. Check with your local Council for the priorities in your region. Contact your council's RADF Liaison Officer for closing dates Asialink – Global Project Space – Exchanges Exchanges between Australia and Asia for professional development opportunities aimed at being mutually beneficial to both host and resident. 2018 residencies are closed. Check provider’s website for details Funds a range of activities that benefit the career development of artists, such as mentorships, showcases, residencies, etc. 6 February, 5 June & 2 October 2018 Supports professional development and creative activity of established artists for a period of up to two years. 5 June 2018