Eligible expenditure
Regional Arts Fund grant funds may be used toward the cost of producing the project including but not limited to:
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artist fees (artists should be appropriately paid)
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travel costs (including international)
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materials
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venue hire
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equipment hire
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insurance
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project administrative costs
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disability access costs
Purchase of assets up to $5,000 will only be considered where it is demonstrated to be more cost effective than hire.
The Regional Arts Fund will not fund the following activities:
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a project principally benefitting a major city or metropolitan location (MM 1)
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funded activity that will commence before funding is approved
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components of projects that are also funded by other programs administered by the Australian Government or other state and local government agencies.
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projects which do not substantially align with and further the objectives of the Regional Arts Fund.
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touring projects from major cities (MM 1), such as tours of performances and exhibitions
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curriculum based activities, including for primary, secondary or tertiary courses
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competitions, prizes or awards
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ongoing activities of collecting institutions.
Expenditure items that are not eligible include:
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ongoing core administration costs of the applicant organisation
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infrastructure costs including building or fitting out permanent structures
Please refer to Guidance Material for more information.