ClosedNon-Profit
Creative Capital — NSW
$5K – $5M available
Create NSW
Creative Capital provides funding for new or improved cultural infrastructure across New South Wales to support quality cultural experiences and increase community access to and participation in the arts. Funding supports minor works, equipment, and medium to large cultural infrastructure projects.
Funding
$5K – $5M
Closed
8 Aug 2022
Duration
up to 2 years
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Applicant organisation must have a New South Wales address or operate in New South Wales.
• The proposed facilities or infrastructure must be located in New South Wales.
• Applicant must hold an ABN, ACN, or be registered with NSW Fair Trading under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 or another Act.
• Eligible entities include local councils, joint organisations of councils, not-for-profit organisations, conservatoria, and local Aboriginal Land Councils.
• Public/private partnerships are eligible only if the lead applicant is an eligible entity.
• Section 355 committees may apply, but the relevant council must execute the funding agreement if successful.
• Ineligible applicants include local, state or federal government departments or agencies, including State Cultural Institutions.
• Ineligible applicants include educational institutions such as preschools, primary and secondary schools, universities and TAFE, except conservatoria.
• Projects must be based in New South Wales and be primarily for arts and culture use.
• Applications must demonstrate a co-contribution, in cash or in-kind support.
• Applications must show evidence of community consultation and improved arts, culture or heritage outcomes.
• Projects must not have already taken place or be due for completion before the funding period starts.
Applicants must have a New South Wales address or operate in New South Wales, and the proposed facilities must be located in New South Wales. Applicants must hold an ABN, ACN, or be registered with NSW Fair Trading under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 or another Act. Eligible entities include local councils, joint organisations of councils, not-for-profit organisations including business chambers, industry associations and charities, conservatoria, and local Aboriginal Land Councils. Public/private partnerships may apply only where the lead applicant is an eligible entity. Section 355 committees of local councils may apply, but the council must execute the funding agreement if successful. Ineligible applicants include local, state or federal government departments or agencies including State Cultural Institutions, and educational institutions including preschools, primary and secondary schools, universities and TAFE, except conservatoria. Eligible projects must be based in New South Wales, primarily for arts and culture use, demonstrate a co-contribution, show evidence of community consultation, improve arts, culture or heritage outcomes for communities, and must not have already taken place or be due for completion before the funding period starts.
What's Funded
Building new cultural infrastructure, upgrading existing cultural facilities, purchasing equipment, digitisation and digital enablement works, improving museums, theatres, galleries, performance spaces, Aboriginal Cultural Centres, Keeping Places and language centres.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Improved access to and participation in arts and cultural experiences across New South Wales, fit-for-purpose cultural venues and infrastructure, stronger local cultural hubs, enhanced digital capability, and better community cultural and heritage outcomes.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
local_governmentnon_profitindigenous_organisationother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communitycapital_expenditureinnovationsustainabilityother
Keywords
artsculturecultural infrastructuremuseumsgalleriestheatresperformance spacesdigitisation
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Creative Capital?
The Creative Capital is a non-profit grant offered by Create NSW in Australia, providing $5K – $5M in funding. Creative Capital provides funding for new or improved cultural infrastructure across New South Wales to support quality cultural experiences and increase community access to and participation in the arts. Funding supports minor works, equipment, and medium to large cultural infrastructure projects.
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How much funding does the Creative Capital provide?
The Creative Capital provides $5K – $5M in funding. The typical project duration is up to 2 years.
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Who is eligible for the Creative Capital?
- Applicant organisation must have a New South Wales address or operate in New South Wales.
- The proposed facilities or infrastructure must be located in New South Wales.
- Applicant must hold an ABN, ACN, or be registered with NSW Fair Trading under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 or another Act.
- Eligible entities include local councils, joint organisations of councils, not-for-profit organisations, conservatoria, and local Aboriginal Land Councils.
- Public/private partnerships are eligible only if the lead applicant is an eligible entity.
- Section 355 committees may apply, but the relevant council must execute the funding agreement if successful.
- Ineligible applicants include local, state or federal government departments or agencies, including State Cultural Institutions.
- Ineligible applicants include educational institutions such as preschools, primary and secondary schools, universities and TAFE, except conservatoria.
- Projects must be based in New South Wales and be primarily for arts and culture use.
- Applications must demonstrate a co-contribution, in cash or in-kind support.
- Applications must show evidence of community consultation and improved arts, culture or heritage outcomes.
- Projects must not have already taken place or be due for completion before the funding period starts.
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When does the Creative Capital close?
Applications closed on 8 Aug 2022.
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What activities are funded?
Building new cultural infrastructure, upgrading existing cultural facilities, purchasing equipment, digitisation and digital enablement works, improving museums, theatres, galleries, performance spaces, Aboriginal Cultural Centres, Keeping Places and language centres.
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How do I apply for the Creative Capital?
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