Grants

Applicants should be in the early stages of their careers and must demonstrate initiative, exceptional talent and passion for their work.

Grants are made to practising artists for professional development and are only available to Australian citizens or those permanently residing in Australia.

Requests must be for:

• Postgraduate study that will take place overseas
• Mentoring or private lessons overseas
• Overseas residencies or study tours with an educational focus or;
• Non standard musical instruments or equipment.

If seeking support for the making of a film, applicants must be final year or post-graduate film students.

Exclusions

• Projects for which the sole purpose is an exhibition, performance or the making of a recording
• Postgraduate study being undertaken through an Australian institution
• Applicants cannot reapply for the same project if it has been previously unsuccessful with the Trust.

Time frame of the project

Applicants should check Closing Dates to determine the earliest date that their intended project or travel may commence. These dates are set according to the timing of the Trustees' meeting, as the Trust does not fund retrospectively.

Financial contributions

Applicants must make a reasonable personal financial contribution to the project. The Trust considers support to individuals to the maximum sum of $7,000.

You should also refer to the Funding Principles secton to ascertain whether your project meets the Trust's guidelines.