Arts and Cultural Grants

Money

$310,282

funding allocated in 22/23

Project

101

creative projects supported 22/23

Idea blue

2,032

creatives involved 22/23

Workshop

857,691

attendances 22/23

The Arts and Cultural Grants Program provides funding to artists, community groups and arts organisations to present creative arts and cultural projects that activate the city and amplify Adelaideā€™s status as a UNESCO City of Music.

These grants support professional development and presentation opportunities for Adelaideā€™s creative workforce, enabling a diverse year-round program of arts and cultural experiences that attract visitors and connect the community to the city.

Purpose

The Arts and Cultural Grants deliver on the City of Adelaideā€™s Cultural Strategy by fostering and strengthening Adelaideā€™s: 

  • Unique and renowned cultural identity  
  • Robust and sustainable cultural economy  
  • Engaged and connected cultural community  
  • Leadership as a cultural incubator  
  • Authentic vibrant and diverse cultural experience

Key dates 2023/24

GrantApplications OpenNotification Timeframe
Major round grants31 August - 15 October 2023December 2023
Short turnaround grantsYear round - until funds are expended.
Applications must be submitted at least 30 days before the project start date.
15 business days

Priority Areas

Funding PrioritiesExpected Outcomes
Celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures in the cityA city where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are strongly represented, offering unique and meaningful experiences
Arts and Cultural Programs and EventsA city with a vibrant calendar of arts and cultural offerings and experiences
Live MusicA global UNESCO City of Music activated through music in venues, places, and spaces
Artistic DevelopmentA city where artists create work and grow their careers through collaborations and development opportunities with City of Adelaide based cultural organisations and businesses
Public ArtA vibrant and safe city that reflects Adelaideā€™s unique identity, its peoples, and their stories
Marketing and PromotionsA city where visitors and residents are aware of and participate in a diversity of arts and cultural offerings and activities

Please read the City of Adelaide Arts and Cultural Grants Program Guidelines 2023/24 prior to applying.

Guidelines

First Nations Arts and Cultural Grants are open

Applications must be submitted at least 30 days before the project is due to take place.

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Quick Response grants are closed

This funding category has been expended for 2023/24.

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Arts & Cultural Grants - Case Studies

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HEADER IMAGE CREDIT: KUMA KAARU PERFORMING AT THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MUSIC AWARDS 2021 PRESENTED BY MUSIC SA AND SUPPORTED BY CITY OF ADELAIDE. PHOTOGRAPHER: SAMUEL GRAVES.