Guidelines

Closing date: 5pm Friday 12 September 2008

Click on the following links to download word or pdf documents.

P&D Grants Application Form (pdf)

P&D Grants Application Form (word doc)

P&D Grants Guidelines (pdf)

P&D Grants Guidelines (Word doc)

P&D Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)

P&D Frequently Asked Questions (word doc)

P&D Hints and Tips (pdf)

P&D Hints and Tips (word doc)

P&D Additional Information (pdf)

P&D Additional Information (word doc)

• young artists developing their own projects
• individuals, small groups or non-profit organisations encouraging the participation of young people in arts activities as planners, creators, performers and audience
• youth arts practitioners and young artists wishing to further their professional development
• youth groups and organisations who can demonstrate wider community involvement and the involvement of young people from outside the group or organisation in the activity
• individuals or organisations which have a good track record and who want to explore a new area in their chosen art form or across art forms
• individuals participating in quality training/mentoring programs
• organisations developing training programs/mentoring schemes for young artists which will continue to be available for other young artists beyond the funding period

Specific Exclusions

• Individuals and companies who are in receipt of program funding from SAYAB
• Curriculum based school projects (schools may apply if the proposed project involves an artist of professional standard, is developmental and involves the wider community
• Activities being coordinated by post-secondary institutions or part of tertiary study assessment
• The purchase of equipment
• Amateur, adult theatre
• Events and activities outside South Australia (except for individual, professional development projects).
• The organisation of competitions, awards, annual concerts and events

Timeframe

• Applications are called for twice per year in September and March.
• Projects will normally be completed within six (6) months.
• Experimental activities and training/mentoring programs may be extended to one (1) year
• Quick Response Grants of up to $1,000 for projects of short duration may be available in extenuating circumstances

Eligibility

If the applicant is a young artist the applicant must be:

26 years or under at the time of the closing date of applications

An Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia

A resident of South Australia for at least six months immediately prior to making the application.

Planning to remain resident of South Australia for the period for which the funding is requested. (This requirement will be waived where the grant is for overseas travel)

If the applicant is an organisation, it must be a properly constituted, non-profit organisation or must have nominated an appropriate organisation to administer the grant on its behalf

The activities proposed are to occur in the future. (Retrospective grants will not be made)

Assessment Criteria

• Is the grant requested a part-contribution towards the total income and is there a demonstrated need for the grant to ensure the successful undertaking of the activity?
• Where appropriate, will young people be involved in the planning, development and implementation of programs
• Are the activities proposed to occur in the future? Note: Retrospective grants will not be made.
• Will the activities fall substantially within the period for which funding has been granted?
• Do the activities demonstrate strategic alliances, with a view to optimising the outcomes of the grant?

Further Information

• There are two calls for Project and Development Grant applications every year. These are announced as widely as possible approximately eight weeks before the funding period.
• Applications must be made on the Project and Development Grant application form. Application forms are available from Carclew Youth Arts Centre (Reception). Or download the files on this page.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their application with a Carclew project officer before lodgment of their application).
• Applications are initially assessed by the Project and Development Grants Advisory Committee. The recommendations of this Committee are passed to SAYAB for endorsement and then require the final approval of the Minister for the Arts. The Committee may request an interview with applicant/s.
• Successful applicants will be sent an offer of grant by the Minister for the Arts.