RFAs: Bouddi Foundation for the Arts Grant Program (Australia)

Focus Areas

• Fields of artistic endeavour addressed by the grants program include:
  • music
  • the visual arts
  • performing arts
  • literature
  • community arts
  • Aboriginal arts
  • film
  • electronic arts
  • craft

Funding Information

• Grant amount: up to $5,000

Eligible Activities

• 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).

Assessment Criteria

• Standard of application:
  • Did the applicant address all sections of the application?
  • Was it coherent, realistic and provide a persuasive case for assistance?
• Evidence of Commitment:
  • Does the applicant demonstrate the level of dedication necessary for longer-term achievement?
• Artistic Work:
  • Standard of presentation
  • Technical competence
  • Artistic merit
• Potential:
  • Does the applicant show particular potential for growth, opportunity and development in their artistic field?
• Referees:
  • Pertinence of endorsement and observations of referees.
• Special circumstances:
  • Are their special circumstances or needs (e.g. financial or other form of disadvantage, health issues, family circumstances, etc) that they could consider in your application?

For more information, visit Bouddi Foundation for the Arts.