Bouddi Foundation for the Arts Grant Program – Australia

The Bouddi Foundation for the Arts does this by raising funds from which it awards grants and scholarships to young creative people on the Central Coast.

What kind of art?

• Fields of artistic endeavour addressed by the grants program include music, the visual arts, performing arts, literature, community arts, Aboriginal arts, film, electronic arts, and craft. They are grateful to the following who are sponsoring awards in various categories – John Bell, Graeme Anderson, the Casey Family, John Charrington and Pam McBride (visual arts), Coles Danziger (classical singing/opera) John and Merran Adams and the ORiGiN Music Group (music and theatrical categories).

Funding Information

• The Bouddi Foundation for the Arts is offering grants of up to $5,000 to young artists on the Central Coast between the ages of 15 – 30. You are eligible if you live, work or have a meaningful connection with the Central Coast (e.g., grew up here, etc)

What can the grants be used for?

• The grants may be used for any purpose that advances the development of an artist’s talents including, but not limited to, the purchase of equipment and materials; tuition and education; attendance at symposia and workshops; participation in performances; membership of professional and artistic bodies; recording and publication costs.

Eligibility Criteria

• In order to be eligible to receive a grant you must:
  • be at least 15 years of age and no older than 30 years at the closing date for applications;
  • live, work or have a material connection to the Central Coast of NSW (being the area administered by the Central Coast Council).

For more information, visit Bouddi Foundation for the Arts.