Funding Opportunity: First Nations Commissioning Fund

Arts Queensland

Objectives

The First Nations Commissioning Fund:

• Supports the development and presentation of new work and cultural programs by individual First Nations artists, arts workers collectives and organisations.

• Strengthens skills development and provide new employment opportunities for First Nations artists and arts workers.

• Grows a pipeline of high-quality First Nations arts, cultural products, and experiences.

Funding

Single-year projects—up to $70,000 for projects and programs for up to 12 months.

Two-year projects—up to $150,000 (open to applications in January 2023) for projects and programs that need a larger and/or longer scale of development of up to two years and include presentation and/or distribution.

Additional funding available

PLUS up to $60,000 towards a First Nations full-time industry placement for 12-months (or a pro rata equivalent for part-time) with a focus on arts management and/or arts production.

PLUS up to $10,000 towards commissioning new music by Queensland-based First Nations composers, musicians or librettists as part of your project.

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