Funding
Country Arts WA is one of a number of organisations providing funding for a wide range of arts projects and programs in regional Western Australia.
Country Arts WA endeavours to make the funding application process as straightforward as possible and applicants are encouraged to contact staff for assistance in writing funding submissions.
CAWA has defined a number of priority areas for its funding programs and operations. These priority areas serve to focus effective use of our organisational resources. Applications should meet one or more of these priorities:
- Children and Young People
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
- Technology
- Health and Wellbeing
- Country Arts WA Focus Region - Gascoyne
For more information about priority areas be sure to read the guidelines document available for download in each of the sections below.
For examples of projects that met Country Arts WA's priority areas check out the Inspiration page
The following is an outline of Country Arts WA arts funding programs:
Project Funding
Community Groups
Share the Risk
Share the Risk is a guarantee against loss grant to support regional communities to put on professional performing arts events in their community.
Closing Dates
1 April for projects starting after 13 May
20 May 2011 for projects starting after 24 June
15 July 2011 for projects starting after 25 August
26 August for projects starting after 30 September
11 November 2011 for projects starting 2012 | |
For Young People
YCulture
This funding supports projects being run by young people for young people.
*Up to $4,000 or up to $6,000 for applicants above the 26th parallel.
Closing Dates
Open all year. Applications must be submitted at least six weeks prior to project start date. | Up to $6,000* 
More Information
on YCulture |
Regional Arts Fund
The Regional Arts Fund is an Australian Government initiative supporting the arts in regional, remote and very remote /isolated Australia.
Quick Response Grant
This program provides support for small-scale arts development initiatives and professional development opportunities for individual artists and arts organisations in regional Western Australia.
Closing Dates
Closes 30 June 2012 or earlier if funds are allocated.
The fund is currently under review as part of the development of a new 4-year agreement with the Office for the Arts. New guidelines and application forms will be made available once the fund has reopened. | Up to $1,500 More Information on the Quick Response Grant |
Projects & Residencies
This category supports communities to work with professional artists and cultural advisers to create work in any artform that is innovative and has the potential to develop partnerships across the community
Closing Dates
CLOSED - The fund is currently under review as part of the development of a new 4-year agreement with the Office for the Arts. New guidelines and application forms will be made available once the fund has reopened. | Up to $25,000* More Information on Projects and Residencies |
Projects and Residencies - First Time Applicants
First time applicants to the Regional Arts Fund - Projects and Residencies.
Closing Dates
see above | Up to $15,000* This information can be found under the Projects and Residencies fund above. |
Mentorship Program
The Mentorship Program offers funding for both career and emerging artists. The partnership enables creative people to share knowledge and experience while developing new networks and skills.
Closing Dates
CLOSED - The fund is currently under review as part of the development of a new 4-year agreement with the Office for the Arts. New guidelines and application forms will be made available once the fund has reopened. | Up to $30,000* More Information on the Mentorship Program |
Strategic Regional Partnerships
To assist regional communities to develop programs/positions that have a long-term impact and strategic intent.
Closing Dates
CLOSED - The fund is currently under review as part of the development of a new 4-year agreement with the Office for the Arts. | Up to $150,000 over 3 years. |
Arts Agencies
To assist WA arts and cultural agencies to deliver programs/positions in partnership with regional communities.
Closing Dates
CLOSED - The fund is currently under review as part of the development of a new 4-year agreement with the Office for the Arts. | Up to $150,000 over 3 years |
Program Funding
Regional Arts and Cultural Organisations
Annual Funding
The Annual Funding program supports regional organisations and groups to coordinate diverse arts and cultural activities. Country Arts WA offers three categories of Annual Funding. The scope of your organisation or group will determine the appropriate category. Closing Dates
Peak - closed (reopening in mid 2012)
Key - closed (reopening in mid 2012)
Vital - closed (reopening in mid 2012) | Up to $40,000 More Information on Annual Funding |
Other
Community Arts Project Scheme (CAPS)
After a thorough evaluation of our funding programs and a rigorous strategic planning process Country Arts WA's Board of Management has made the decision to discontinue the Community Arts Project Scheme (CAPS) funding program. Decisions to reallocate funding programs are never taken lightly, but the Board firmly believes the revised funding options available to Regional communities are more in keeping with a sustainable and responsive Business Plan in place for the next three years. As always, Country Arts WA's Regional Arts Development team is available to assist you with advice and support for your regional arts project and can suggest alternative funding programs to suits your needs. |
For information on alternative funding sources click here |
