Did you know that you can apply for a grant with the Brisbane City Council to fund your projects as an artist, creative or art worker? Whether as an individual or as a group, you can secure funding between $10,000 to $30,000 through the Creative and History Grants if you have a brilliant idea that would also benefit West End or the rest of Brisbane.
In fact, applications are now being accepted at the Council for three types of grants below:
| GRANT | DEADLINE of APPLICATION | |
| Creative Sparks Grants Program Funding: $10,000 | For creatives whose initiatives will help enrich Brisbane’s cultural, social and economic status. | Monday 9th of Dec 2019 |
| Lord Mayor’s Young and Emerging Artists Fellowships Funding: $20,000 | For budding creatives who want a career in the arts. Age limit: 17 to 30 years old | Monday 9th of Dec 2019 |
| Innovation Grants Program Funding: $30,000 | For innovators with unique ideas, products or projects. | Monday 16th of Dec 2019 |
If you’re interested in giving this grant application a shot, the Council is also willing to help you prepare a good pitch by hosting a Creative Grant Information Sessions for the first two weeks of November 2019. Attending one of these sessions will provide you with more information to ensure that your application will be picked, such as:
- the different creative grant programs available
- grant guidelines and application forms
- advice on project eligibility and
- tips on making an application
Take note of the time, date and location of the Creative Grant Information Sessions below:
| Date/Time | Location |
| Monday, 4 Nov 2019 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Brisbane Square Library 266 George Street, Brisbane City BOOK YOUR TICKET |
| Wednesday, 6 Nov 2019 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Nundah Library 1 Bage Street via Primrose Lane, Nundah BOOK YOUR TICKET |
| Thursday, 7 Nov 2019 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Seven Hills Hub 28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills * near Ron Hurley Theatre BOOK YOUR TICKET |
| Monday, 11 Nov 2019 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Indooroopilly Library Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Level 4, 322 Moggill Road, Indooroopilly * inside Indooroopilly Shopping Centre BOOK YOUR TICKET |
| Monday, 11 Nov 2019 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Garden City Library Level R4 – Yellow Car Park Garden City Shopping Centre Corner Logan Road &, Kessels Rd, Upper Mount Gravatt BOOK YOUR TICKET |
| Thursday, 14 Nov 2019 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Visible Ink 5 Green Square Cl, Fortitude Valley BOOK YOUR TICKET |
The Brisbane City Council provides grants annually to support and encourage talented local artists, innovators, historians, as well as organizations in their field of expertise. More than a source of funds, the help from the Council brings more opportunities for grant recipients to secure future stable projects or network with the leaders in their industry.
Grant holders, on the other hand, can contribute to the social-economic and cultural progress of Brisbane. This arrangement is a win-win situation for everyone.