Attention all regional artists – community project grants through the Regional Arts Fund are now available.

27 February 2019

Each year, the Regional Arts Fund provides around $3.4 million to support artists in regional Australia, including through a mix of community projects and quick-response grants.

The program is managed by Regional Arts Australia and organisations in each state and territory. The closing dates for community project grants depend on where you are located – check below to see which one applies to you: 

  • Tasmania – 1 March 2019
  • Queensland – 15 March 2019
  • South Australia – 15 March 2019
  • Victoria – 18 March 2019
  • Western Australia – 15 March 2019

The next New South Wales and Northern Territory round opens in June/July 2019.   

The Regional Arts Fund encourages sustainable economic, social and cultural development in regional communities and engagement with the arts. It also supports creative partnerships, encourages collaboration, and raises the profile of regional and remote artists.

For more information on the program and how to apply visit Regional Arts Australia’s website.