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The Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund was established as part of the COVID-19 Creative Economy Support Package. The RISE Fund has now closed.
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The guidelines and frequently asked questions (FAQs) provided information about the funding process and can still be accessed on the Australian Government's GrantConnect website.
Funding available
The RISE Fund provided $200 million over 2020–21 and 2021–22. The program has now closed.
About the program
Under the RISE program $200 million was provided to 541 projects. Some RISE funded projects are still active and the last project is scheduled to conclude by November 2024.
Information on RISE supported projects is available at the tab 'Who We've Funded'.
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More nationally significant artworks reach regional Australia
Five eastern Australian galleries will be loaned pieces from the national collection to share with regional and suburban communities.
Australian cultural organisations receive performance grants
Newly awarded grants set to put Australian artists on the world stage
Exhibitions from national collecting institutions to tour
$1 million from the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program will support new exhibitions to hit the road.
Bendigo Art Gallery acquires major Sidney Nolan painting
The gallery has acquired a significant 1962 painting by renowned Australian artist Sidney Nolan thanks to the National Cultural Heritage Account.
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Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program
We invited feedback on the development of the new Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program to support d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers. This consultation is closed.
Review of the Indigenous Art Code
A review of the Indigenous Art Code is underway to strengthen the protections for Indigenous artists and consumers across the country. This consultation is closed.
Revive: a place for every story, a story for every place
We developed a national cultural policy for the next 5 years following extensive consultation.
National Opera Review
The Australian Government has released a full response to the recommendations of the National Opera Review final report, which examined the artistic vibrancy, financial viability and accessibility of Australia’s major opera companies.
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Review of the Indigenous Art Code
A review of the Indigenous Art Code is underway to strengthen the protections for Indigenous artists and consumers across the country. This consultation is closed.
National Opera Review
The Australian Government has released a full response to the recommendations of the National Opera Review final report, which examined the artistic vibrancy, financial viability and accessibility of Australia’s major opera companies.
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More nationally significant artworks reach regional Australia
Five eastern Australian galleries will be loaned pieces from the national collection to share with regional and suburban communities.
Australian cultural organisations receive performance grants
Newly awarded grants set to put Australian artists on the world stage
Exhibitions from national collecting institutions to tour
$1 million from the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program will support new exhibitions to hit the road.
New data released on the value of Australia’s cultural and creative sector
Updated estimates of cultural and creative activity in Australia 2014-15 to 2023-24 have been released.
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Grant funding available to support Indigenous visual arts organisations
Applications are now open for the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) program’s annual open competitive grant opportunity.
Have your say on protections for First Nations artists
The Indigenous Art Code (the Code) is under review for the first time since it was established in 2010.
Sharing the National Collection travels to Hervey Bay with works by celebrated Australians
The Hervey Bay Regional Gallery will feature works by some of Australia's leading 20th century artists for 2 years thanks to the scheme.
Apply now for Festivals Australia funding
Applications are now open for the latest funding round of the Festivals Australia program.
Australian arts go global including to the Paralympic Games
The Government is continuing to help showcase the best of the Australian arts scene to the world with funding for four projects.
Heritage bagpipes marching to Mackay
A rare set of bagpipes which accompanied Australian soldiers on the Western Front in the First World War have recently been returned to Australia after over a century overseas.
First Nations ancestors return home from Aotearoa New Zealand
A cultural ceremony was held at the Auckland War Memorial Museum to acknowledge the return of six ancestors.
Apply now to help protect First Nations arts and culture
Applications are now open for a First Nations expert working group.
Global launch of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages 2022-2032
Australian Government representatives marked the occasion at a special event in Paris.
Resale Royalties Scheme hits $15 million milestone
Almost 3,000 artists have benefitted from the Scheme since 2010.
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First Nations language partnerships to Close the Gap
The Australian Government is investing over $4 million towards a pilot program that will establish 11 place-based partnerships between Indigenous language centres and local service delivery partners in health and early childhood education. 9 Jan 2023 As …
NewsCultural Gifts Program—Nomination of a Valuer
Published: 22 Jul 2022 Cultural gifts program—nomination of a valuer—Section 30-210 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. cultural-gifts-program-nomination-of-valuer-july2022.docx (DOCX, 105.68 KB) …
PublicationCultural Gifts Program—Valuer referee report
Published: 22 Jul 2022 Cultural gifts program—valuer referee report—Section 30-210 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 . cultural-gifts-program-valuer-referee-report-july2022.docx (DOCX, 214.23 KB) …
PublicationVisions of Australia Venue Confirmation Form
Published: 9 Sep 2016 This form is required to be completed by the venue director or manager for each venue. venue_confirmation_form.pdf (PDF, 358.24 KB) venue_confirmation_form.pdf (PDF, 358.24 KB) … 364 … 365 … 366 … 10 … Visions of Australia Venue …
PublicationChecklist for new valuer applications
Published: 27 Jun 2019 This checklist is designed for valuers preparing documentation to gain approved status under the Cultural Gifts Program. cgp-valuer-checklist-for-new-valuer-applications.docx (DOCX, 743.62 KB) …
PublicationFrequently Asked Questions - Visions of Australia
Published: 9 Sep 2016 FAQ covering funding, eligibility, assessment criteria, application and assessment process, privacy and complaints mechanism. frequently_asked_questions_mh.docx (DOCX, 754.43 KB) frequently_asked_questions_mh.pdf (PDF, 568.62 KB) … …
PublicationCultural Gifts Program—One-off approval for a valuer to value items outside approved classes
Published: 22 Jul 2022 Information for valuers seeking a one-off extension to the classes of item they are approved to value for the purposes of providing a valuation for a specific donation. …
PublicationCultural Gifts Program—Code of conduct for valuers
Published: 22 Jul 2022 This Code of Conduct governs valuers approved under the Cultural Gifts Program. The Code is consistent with, and supplements, the Cultural Gifts Program Guide issued by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional …
PublicationCultural Gifts Program—Valuer Private Interests Assurance
Published: 22 Jul 2022 Section 30–210 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 cultural-gifts-program-valuer-private-interests-assurance.docx (DOCX, 218.73 KB) cultural-gifts-program-valuer-private-interests-assurance.pdf (PDF, 233.77 KB) … 379 … 380 … 381 …
PublicationValuation certificate checklist
Published: 27 Jun 2019 This checklist is to assist approved valuers who are preparing valuations for donations submitted under the Cultural Gifts Program (CGP). cgp-checklist-for-completing-a-valuation-certificate.docx (DOCX, 744.19 KB) …
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