This targeted funding is for NSW-based Aboriginal organisations in delivering arts and culture activities that benefit Aboriginal artists, arts/cultural workers and Aboriginal communities.
Creative Koori Projects Funding for Individuals, Groups and Organisations (2023/24) supports innovation, vibrancy and creativity within the NSW arts and cultural sector.
Creative Koori Projects objectives:
invest in Aboriginal NSW-based artists and arts/cultural workers (including museum workers) to engage in professional development opportunities
enable Aboriginal NSW-based artists in the development and/or presentation of new work related to career development
increase the capacity of Aboriginal NSW-based artists and arts/cultural workers (including museum workers) in becoming arts and cultural leaders
create cultural business networks for NSW Aboriginal artists, organisations, and communities
increase cultural capacity and promotion of First Nations stories that provide community collaborations and share cultural ownership, including leadership roles
nurture cultural skills and businesses to improve wellbeing of First Nations artists, organisations, and communities.
Acknowledgement of Country
Create NSW acknowledge the Aboriginal peoples and traditional owners of the land we now call NSW, and we celebrate the history and contemporary creativity of the world’s oldest living culture.
Image Credit: Leanne Tobin, Ngalawan – We Live, We Remain The Call of Ngura (Country) Made in collaboration with Ben and Kathy Edols Installation view, 23rd Biennale of Sydney, rīvus 2022, The Cutaway at Barangaroo (Detail). Photo: Document Photography
This program is funded and administered by Create NSW.
Eligibility
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Who can apply
An Australian Aboriginal owned/operated organisation based in NSW. This includes Aboriginal organisations that have 51% Aboriginal board members.
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Types of projects funded under this grant
Your organisation must have a clearly defined focus on arts and cultural activity that either:
benefits the employment of NSW-based Aboriginal practicing artists and/or arts/cultural workers
provides arts and cultural experiences to NSW Aboriginal communities and/or audiences.
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When the project can start and end
Projects are to be undertaken between 1 July 2024 and 31 December 2025.
The project should be started by 1 July 2024 and the project must be completed by 31 December 2025.
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Who can’t apply
You cannot apply if you:
are not an Aboriginal owned/operated organisation based in NSW
have received previous funding from Create NSW funding for the same stage/phase of the project or for project top-ups
your project has already started, taken place or due to be completed before the funding period starts
do not meet the ABN requirements. This includes individual/sole traders, partnerships, unincorporated entities.
are a current employee of Create NSW or have been employed by Create NSW within the last 12 months
are seeking support for filmmaking, screen productions or film festivals. Please refer to Screen NSW regarding film sector funding opportunities.
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What costs you can't apply for
You cannot apply to use funds for:
activities that are carried out to satisfy the course requirements of an educational institution, for example, TAFE or university
activities that directly support the delivery of an educational program or course
arts and cultural activities that are led by non-professional artists or organisations
reimbursement to recover costs of items already purchased (such as flights, accommodation, and materials)
Purchasing musical instruments, artworks, equipment (such as laptops, cameras, technical equipment, or machinery), or vehicles.
Capital works (infrastructure/building activities). Refer to Create Infrastructure regarding capital works funding opportunities.
Fundraising and donations, awards, competition entry fees or prize money.
Repayment of loans.
Filmmaking projects, screen productions or film festivals. Refer to Screen NSW regarding film sector funding opportunities. This does not include videos with direct involvement of artists, musicians, and performers such as music videos, video art and video for performance.
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Example projects
Funding is available for a wide range of arts and cultural activities (but not limited to):
Aboriginal Artist’s creation of new arts and cultural work, practice-based research, or experimentation.
Aboriginal Artists and Arts/Cultural Worker’s professional development opportunities, arts and cultural residencies and mentorships.
Theatre production, Visual Arts exhibition, Literature publishing, or Music Album recording.
Aboriginal Cultural Centres and Keeping Places conservation and/or development of collections and archives.
Recording and preservation of Aboriginal Elder's cultural stories.
Making work accessible to audience/artists with disability.
Event promotion material and marketing costs and strategic development for audience growth.
Significant calendar arts and cultural events, cultural festivals including First Nations women, men, youth, and Elders’ arts and cultural activities/workshops.
Attendance and participation to defined cultural community gatherings and forums.
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Additional eligibility requirements
You can only submit 1 application for Creative Koori Projects - Organisation Funding
If you are applying as a Local Government Authority that has multiple business units (for example a gallery or a museum), you will need to apply for EACH business unit separately.
Aboriginal organisations can only submit one application to one of the following funding programs: Annual Funding, Project Funding or Creative Koori Projects.
You MUST not request funding for the total cost of your program.
Most recent recipients
Blak Label Music Pty Ltd
$60,000
Blak Label Music Presents: 'Play Blak'
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What was approved
Approved for Blak Label Music Pty Ltd
$60,000
$60,000 was approved by
Minister for the Arts
Date approved
April 2024
Location of the recipient
Inner West Council
About the grant
Applications approved
5
Applications received
11
Creative Koori Projects - Organisations 2023/24
Agency funding this grant
Create NSW
Program term
3 months from program end date
Gurehlgam Corporation Ltd t/as Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre
$59,359
Artistic, Cultural & Professional Development for Wadjar Regional Indigenous Gallery
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What was approved
Approved for Gurehlgam Corporation Ltd t/as Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre
$59,359
$59,359 was approved by
Minister for the Arts
Date approved
April 2024
Location of the recipient
Clarence Valley Council
About the grant
Applications approved
5
Applications received
11
Creative Koori Projects - Organisations 2023/24
Agency funding this grant
Create NSW
Program term
3 months from program end date
Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation
$28,865
Many Countries One Strength
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What was approved
Approved for Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation
$28,865
$28,865 was approved by
Minister for the Arts
Date approved
April 2024
Location of the recipient
Wollongong City Council
About the grant
Applications approved
5
Applications received
11
Creative Koori Projects - Organisations 2023/24
Agency funding this grant
Create NSW
Program term
3 months from program end date
The Returning Indigenous Corporation
$40,000
Bulaan Dalang Galii Naa Gan Ngaa Leen Duu Artists Residency
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What was approved
Approved for The Returning Indigenous Corporation
$40,000
$40,000 was approved by
Minister for the Arts
Date approved
April 2024
Location of the recipient
Byron Shire Council
About the grant
Applications approved
5
Applications received
11
Creative Koori Projects - Organisations 2023/24
Agency funding this grant
Create NSW
Program term
3 months from program end date
Wiradyuri Traditional Owners Central West Aboriginal Corporation
$60,000
The Dhuluny Project - 200 Years of Wiradyuri Resistance
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What was approved
Approved for Wiradyuri Traditional Owners Central West Aboriginal Corporation
you are required to provide letters of support and/or confirmation from relevant Aboriginal artists, Elders, Organisations or community members
Samples of work
Biography/CV for:
Any artists or key collaborators involved in the program
Any organisations/partners involved in the program
Letter of confirmation from artist/s, organisations and/or communities that can confirm they are working with you on the program
Letters of support from artist/s, organisations and/or communities who can speak to your program vision and your/the group’s experience in program delivery
Letters of offer/ invitations/partnership arrangements related to your program
Venue or partnership confirmations
Program plan (available within the application form)
Budget template (optional and available within the application form)
Organisation/LGA Structure
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Each applicant, as part of an application response, must confirm that they meet the eligibility criteria.
Applicants that do not address the eligibility criteria in full may be excluded from the application process at the department's discretion.
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Merit Criteria
The project’s artistic rationale, goals, expected outcomes, and your/ the group’s artform experience.
Tell us in detail about:
the idea, vision, expected outcomes and locations for your/the group’s proposed project
the process of delivering the project, the artists and their involvement in the project, and their artistic experience.
Impact Criteria
The changes (outcomes) you expect to see as a result of your project.
Tell us in detail about:
Audience impact: such as increased access, attendance, or participation, including if your activity meaningfully engages with Create NSW’s priority areas (see below)
Artform impact: such as innovation, advancement, employment, NSW works developed/presented/represented
Social impacts: such as improved wellbeing, community and cultural development, increased visibility of issues, stories, or communities.
Note: you will need to identify a primary impact.
The NSW Government is committed to ensuring fair access by all communities and individuals across the state. If the activity engages with the needs of a community or has outcomes that benefit specific Create NSW priority areas, please include these details. The Priority Areas are:
NSW Aboriginal people
People from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds
People living and/or working in Regional NSW
People living and/or working in Western Sydney
People with disability or who are d/Deaf
Young People under the age of 25
Engagement with a priority area/s is not compulsory.
Viability Crtieria
The planning and finances, timeline and how the budget will be managed.
Tell us in detail about:
The key steps or activities to plan and deliver your project, this can include dates, activities names, descriptions, collaborators involved and locations of your project.
How you will spend the amount you are requesting from Create NSW, including a breakdown of your total project costs.
what are the risks associated with this project? How can you reduce these risks?
what governance and management arrangements are in place for the project?
Note:
A project plan template is provided by Create NSW (in the grant portal, Smartygrants) to assist you in outlining your key activities. You are required to upload this template.
A budget template is provided by Create NSW to show the strength of your financial planning and ability to deliver the project. You have the option of uploading this budget template.
The budget income and expenditure must balance at NIL ($00.00).
You must not request funding for the total cost of your project.
You must contribute other cash or in-kind support towards your project.
It is recommended events implement a $250 minimum fee for musicians. This fee is based on a ‘3 hour call’ as set out in the Live Performance Award and endorsed by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
After the application is submitted
Successful applications will be decided by: Minister for the Arts
Assessment Stage 1
The Aboriginal Arts and Culture Board will assess all applications against three assessment criteria: Merit, Impact and Viability who:
will assess and rank all applications against the merit, impact and viability assessment criteria
may split applications across the Aboriginal Arts and Culture Board when high numbers of applications are received
may set aside an application if it is assessed as "materially deficient" in any one of the three assessment criteria
may consider whether an application needs to be reallocated to another board for assessment
Assessment Stage 2
The Aboriginal Arts and Culture Board assessment scores will be amalgamated and presented at the assessment meeting to determine final recommendations.
The Aboriginal Arts and Culture Board will consider the assessment criteria, the demographics, distribution, range, and scale of the initial recommendations.
This may include prioritising NSW applicants, as well as programs, individuals and activities with outcomes that address Arts and Cultural Funding Program (ACFP) Priority Areas, to ensure equity across the State and the best outcomes for NSW Government investment.
Create NSW may, at its sole discretion, and at any stage of the application process, do all or any of the following:
require additional information from an applicant
change the scope of the requirements of these guidelines
vary, amend (including by replacement), or terminate the application process
re-open an application after the closing date, provided it doesn’t give the applicant an advantage over other applicants
consider any non-conforming or late application
Assessment Stage 3
Create NSW will consolidate a report on the outcomes based on quality of the applications as assessed by the Aboriginal Arts and Culture Board, demand by artform, budget allocation, distribution across the State, and ACFP Priority Areas.
Note:
The NSW Government typically receives far more applications than it can support.
You are not guaranteed funding even if your application meets the assessment criteria.
If you are successful, your application may not be funded to the amount you requested.
Consultation
There may also be cross-board consultation on applications. Create NSW may also request further advice and/or clarification from applicants during the assessment process.
Recommendation
Final recommendations are submitted for the consideration of the Minister for the Arts.
Anticipated assessment outcome date is 042024
Anticipated date for funding deed execution with successful applicants is Funding Agreements will be sent within one month of successful notification.
Support and contact
Create NSW Arts Funding
Email: arts.funding@create.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 9228 4578
Scheduling an online meeting to speak to Create NSW staff using the link to Microsoft Bookings
