As a result of the Administrative Arrangement Order introduced on 5 December 2019, the functions that were previously the responsibility of the Department of Communications and the Arts have been transferred to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications as of 1 February 2020.

Funding for regional arts

Applications are now open for the Festivals Australia program.

24 September 2018

The program gives people living in regional or remote Australia the chance to showcase their arts project at a festival or a significant one-off community celebration.

Up to $1.2 million is available each year to promote access to a range of project artforms, including parade, performance, workshop, installation or exhibition.

Those interested with projects commencing from 1 February next year are encouraged to read the program guidelines and submit their application for funding.

Applications close on 19 October at 5.00 pm AEDST.

Information on how to apply are available on the Festivals Australia page.

Find out more:

Festivals Australia application tips

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