Rapid Response Scheme
Rapid Response Scheme offers up to $1,500 to support arts projects that cannot be applied to within the project rounds due to their time critical nature.
This scheme recognises the often fluid and unpredictable nature of opportunities available to remote and regional communities.
Some eligible activities include:
- Support for unforeseen opportunities such as value-adding to an existing activity due to an unforeseen visit by a professional artist
- showcasing opportunities for artists that are not eligible for support through professional development (where the emphasis is on exposure of artists rather than skills transfer)
- a change in circumstance which may allow for activity to occur if support is found within a short period of time.
Funding under this scheme is available through the Regional Arts Fund which is prioritised for applicants from remote, very remote or isolated areas. Funding under this scheme must be matched by 50% of support from other sources. This support may include in-kind. Applicants seeking support for project activities through the Rapid Response Scheme can only receive support towards one grant per financial year to a limit of $2,500 per applicant in any four year period.
The Regional Arts Fund is an Australian Government funding initiative.
Objectives
- expression of identity through arts and culture;
- provision of development opportunities for Territory artists or arts workers;
- enhanced community engagement with Territory arts practice including raising the profile of regional and remote artists;
- employment of Territory artists.
Eligibility
Individuals, groups or organisations
Must demonstrate how and why the project is time critical and could not be applied to within a Project Round (either March or October).
The Regional Arts Fund does not support overseas activities.
Assessment Criteria
- Artistic merit.
- Clear plan and proposed outcomes.
- Evidence of employment or income generation.
- Benefits for Territory artists or arts workers.
- Evidence of community and arts sector support.
- Accurately costed and viable budget.
Projects involving Indigenous artists, content or community involvement, must include evidence of appropriate consultation, agreement or support. For more information contact Arts NT on 8999 8981 or 1800 678 237 (Freecall) for callers from remote areas.
Acknowledgement
Recipients of a grant through the Regional Arts Fund (RAF) must acknowledge the Australian Government and support by the Northern Territory Government by either:
- using the RAF logo in combination with the "Proudly supported by Northern Territory Government".
Both logos are available here
- and/ or including the phrase “The Regional Arts Fund is an Australian Government initiative supporting the arts in regional, remote and very remote/isolated Australia. The program is delivered in partnership with the Northern Territory Government”.
The recipient must also invite the Australian Government Minister for the Arts or his/her nominated representative to attend public events associated with a project and, as appropriate, to launch or open the project.
Funding Limit
Up to $1,500, only one grant per financial year to a limit of $2,500 per applicant in any four year period.
Closing Date
All year round.
Notification will be given 15 working days after submission.
Application Form
To discuss your application and to make an appointment with a Regional Arts Broker please contact Arts NT in Darwin on 8999 8981 or in Alice Springs 8951 1190 or for callers from remote areas on 1800 678 237 (Freecall). You can also email Arts NT on arts.office@nt.gov.au
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