The search is on for the new batch of recipients of Creative and History Grants from the Brisbane City Council. If you’re a Tarragindi artist with a great idea or product that could help the socio-economic and cultural growth of the community then consider sending in your grant application.
Before sending in your pitch, the Council has scheduled a Creative Grant Information Sessions to help with your application, where you can pick up valuable information on:
- the different creative grant programs available
- grant guidelines and application forms
- advice on project eligibility and
- tips on making an application
If you’re interested in learning more about the grants, sign up for the Creative Grant Information Sessions at these times and locations below:
| Date/Time | Location |
| Monday, 11 Nov 2019 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Indooroopilly Library Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Level 4, 322 Moggill Road, Indooroopilly * inside Indooroopilly Shopping Centre BOOK YOUR TICKET |
| Monday, 11 Nov 2019 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Garden City Library Level R4 – Yellow Car Park Garden City Shopping Centre Corner Logan Road &, Kessels Rd, Upper Mount Gravatt BOOK YOUR TICKET |
| Thursday, 14 Nov 2019 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Visible Ink 5 Green Square Cl, Fortitude Valley BOOK YOUR TICKET |
By applying for the Creative and History Grants, you could receive funding in the amount of $10,000 to $30,000 to get your project off the ground. Below are the three types of grants currently open for individuals or groups:
| GRANT | DEADLINE of APPLICATION | |
| Creative Sparks Grants Program Funding: $10,000 | For creatives whose initiatives will help enrich Brisbane’s cultural, social and economic status. | Monday 9th of Dec 2019 |
| Lord Mayor’s Young and Emerging Artists Fellowships Funding: $20,000 | For budding creatives who want a career in the arts. Age limit: 17 to 30 years old | Monday 9th of Dec 2019 |
| Innovation Grants Program Funding: $30,000 | For innovators with unique ideas, products or projects. | Monday 16th of Dec 2019 |
The Creative and History Grants aim to boost talented Tarragindi artists, innovators, historians to come up with purposeful projects to benefit Brisbane. The funds are the primal benefit but being a recipient will also pave the way to secure more opportunities and network amongst industry leaders in the community.
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