Program - artform development - dance

Program - artform development grants provide organisations with funding for programs of activity that develop the artform.

Closing date: 3 November 2008
Decisions advised: February 2009
Projects may start: 1 March 2009

About this category

Program - artform development grants provide organisations with funding for programs of activity that develop Australian dance. They are for programs that benefit a range of artists, such as national and international reciprocal partnerships and professional development programs such as mentor programs, masterclasses, workshops, international exchanges, management support and peer evaluation. Infrastructure costs will not be supported.

Assessment criteria

Applications will be assessed according to the following selection criteria:

Artistic innovation with a creative rationale
Artistic or professional skills appropriate to the activity
The benefit of the activity
Audience development potential
Good planning and effective use of resources
Contribution to the cultural diversity of Australian dance (elective criterion).

Eligibility

Organisations only
Has a minimum of 30 per cent of income per year from sources other than the Australia Council
Recipients of a dance board key organisations grant (triennial or emerging) are not eligible to apply for this category.