Arts and Cultural Grants
$258,159
funding allocated in 23/24
68
creative projects supported 23/24
1,363
creatives involved 23/24
220,988
attendances 23/24
Please read the City of Adelaide Arts and Cultural Grants Program Guidelines 2024/2025 prior to applying.
About the program
The Arts and Cultural Grants Program provides funding to the community to deliver fun, lively, and interesting arts and cultural experiences with presentation outcomes in the city that enable a vibrant, connected and inclusive community in line with the City of Adelaide Strategic Plan 2024-2028.
These grants enable a diverse year-round program that attracts visitors and connect the community to the city.
Council’s Funding Programs Policy details the framework for how the City of Adelaide provides and manages funding to individuals and organisations applying for support.
Program priorities
These are the program priorities which projects should be supporting and contributing towards to enable Council’s Strategic Plan and directions to be met. Applications must meet at least one of the program priorities.
- Arts and cultural projects that amplify Adelaide’s designation as a UNESCO City of Music.
- Arts and cultural projects that elevate Adelaide’s reputation for exceptional and unique cultural experiences.
- Arts and cultural projects that champion Reconciliation and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture and celebrate Kaurna culture and connection to Country.
- Arts and cultural projects that encourage inclusive participation opportunities for creatives and audiences from diverse backgrounds and ages in the cultural life of the city.
- Arts and cultural projects that lead and educate our community on a climate resilient future.
- Arts and cultural projects that advocate for the protection and restoration of native habitat in our city.
- Arts and cultural projects that promote the environmental value, productivity, quality and biodiversity of the Park Lands, squares, open space, and streetscapes.
- Arts and cultural projects that activate key and emerging precincts stimulating local, interstate, and international visitation to the city and support the growth of the local economy.
- Arts and cultural projects that improve employment opportunities and foster long-term and sustainable careers in the creative sector.
Funding categories
| Funding category | Quick Response / First Nations | Major Round |
| Funding available | $500-$5,000 | $5000-$15,000 |
| Duration of funding | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Examples of projects supported | Quick Response - Accessible and low-cost performances, exhibitions, cultural events, festivals, concerts, public artworks. First Nations - Cultural events, festivals and exhibitions led by and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and creatives. | - Accessible and low-cost performances, exhibitions, cultural events, festivals, concerts, public artworks. |
Important dates
| Grant | Applications open | Applications close | Applicants notified |
| Quick Response / First Nations | Year round. Applications must be submitted at least 6 weeks prior to the project taking place. | Open year round or once budget allocation exhausted | 6 weeks from submission |
| Major Round | 2 December 2024 | 19 January 2025 | 8 weeks from closing date |
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Information sessions
Join us at an online information session to learn more about the grant process, get tips on writing grant applications and ask questions.
Wednesday 11 December 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Tuesday 14 January 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Need more information?
If you have any questions, please contact the Coordinator, Arts and Culture Grants Program:
Previously supported projects
GOCSA Dance Academy Dance Spectacular 'Den Lismono (Never Forget)'
Greek Orthodox Community of SA presented a music and dance spectacle at the Royalty Theatre. The performance featured songs, dance and theatrical sketches referring Greek historical events performed by 100 local and interstate dancers and second, third and fourth generation Greek musicians.
PianoLab Festival 2024
PianoLab 2024 was held in June as a four-day festival transforming the conventional piano experience.
Set in the digital immersive venue, The Lab, PianoLab is a celebration of music, creativity, and community well-being. PianoLab showcased a diverse range of styles, from classical to jazz to contemporary approaches.
Everyday Festival
Created by Adelaide’s ILVA (Independent Live Venues Alliance), this festival was a first-time collaboration between 7 x independently owned and operated live music venues to bring together artists and audiences and celebrate our live independent music sector.
Dem Mob - 'Dip' Video Launch
APY Lands hip hop band DEM MOB received funding to deliver a video launch event at The Lab. The event featured live performances by First Nations bands DEM MOB, Sonz of Serpent, Tunu Smith and Dj Mozzi.
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