OPPORTUNITIES
REGIONAL ARTS FUND PROJECT GRANTS
The next round of Regional Arts Fund Project Grant funding is now open across some states and territories for projects commencing from July 2025. Closing soon!
Details: https://regionalarts.com.au/regional.../apply-to-the-raf >>
REGIONAL ARTS FUND QUICK GRANTS
Regional Arts Fund Quick Response Grants: Up to $3,000 for individuals or $5,000 for organisations. Open to regional artists, arts organisations and communities to take up professional or skills development opportunities, or respond to small project opportunities that arise at short notice. Delivered monthly from February to November. Full details here >>
Apply here: https://regionalarts.smartygrants.com.au
FESTIVALS AUSTRALIA FUND
Regional artists, arts workers, and organisations can apply for arts and cultural projects that encourage community participation and audience engagement from people living in regional and remote communities in a festival or significant one-off community celebration. Projects can include but are not limited to a parade, performance, workshop, installation or exhibition. Closing 18th March
Details: https://www.arts.gov.au/funding-and.../festivals-australia
AUSTRALIAN PERFORMING ARTS MARKET (APAM)
APAM provides a platform for Australian theatre, dance, music and experimental arts to connect with both national and international opportunities. APAM gatherings will take place in Boorloo/Perth, Western Australia, in 2026, 2028, and 2030. They are hosting information sessions throughout March & April to learn more about PAC Australia’s vision for APAM 2026 & application opportunities.
Learn more: https://paca.org.au/events/apam/
Photo by Alison Jardine. Floating of the Lanterns on Lake Woorabinda. This project was funded by a Cultural Tourism Generator grant, an extension of the Cultural Tourism Accelerator Program. The Cultural Tourism Accelerator Program was an Australian Government initiative delivered through the Regional Arts Fund to help strengthen local visitor economies.
