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Resources

Grant Case Study: From Woodford to San Francisco, southwest musician Nigel Wearne

Southwest Victorian musician Nigel Wearne was a successful applicant of a Quick Response Grant which supported him to travel to the US and perform at the world-renowned Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival.

Grant Case Study: Forming a Rivers Edge

Forming a Rivers Edge was a successful applicant of the Quick Response Grants. A creative collaboration between Maggie Ellis, Rhae Kendrigan and Kris Tito.

Grant Case Study: Minaal Lawn

Minaal Lawn was a successful applicant of the Quick Response Grants which allowed her to develop and refine her practice, taking it to national level.

Grant Case Study: Upper Murray Writers

Upper Murray Writers was a successful applicant of the Quick Response Grants, which supported them to stage the Walwa Literary Lunch.

10 Tips for Applying for a Grant

We have compiled 10 grant tips for creatives to help get your applications started.

Writing to Your Local Members

Some tips for writing to your local members to promote your work, gather support or invite them to your events.

Budget Tips

Some quick tips to get you or your organisation started on a creative project budget

Talking to Your Local Government

We explain how to approach Councils, what to say and what type of support you can expect to receive.

Find Funding

Looking for ways to drum up funding? Here’s a good place to start!