The Victorian Government grant program aims to invest in the people and ideas at the heart of the state’s creative industries.
State Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp invited independent creatives from across the electorate to apply for the new Creative Projects Fund, which will support them to develop, present or launch new creative content, products and experiences.
“Independent creatives and small collectives drive our creative industries, across Victoria and here in Northern Victoria,” Mr Gepp said.
“We’re proud to support our local creatives to do what they do best and take their work to the next level.
“If you are a creative and want to bring a project to life, the Creative Projects Fund is here to back you.”
The Creative Projects Fund is open to a wide range of creative disciplines, from visual art, writing, theatre and designing, to dancing, game development, music and crafts.
Eligible projects could include presenting a performance or exhibition to new audiences, launching a new video game or fashion label to international markets, writing a manuscript, developing virtual reality experiences or new creative products and much more.
Designed to ensure what is seen on Victoria’s stages, screens and gallery walls reflects the diversity of the community, the fund includes dedicated streams for First Peoples, deaf creatives and those with disability.
Applications are also encouraged from culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTIQ+ and regionally-based creatives.
The Creative Projects Fund is part of the government’s Creative State 2025 strategy. It replaces the previous VicArts grants program, extending opportunities to those working in all parts of the state’s creative industries and offering a more streamlined, flexible and responsive application process.
Applications for the Creative Projects Fund close at 3pm on Thursday, August 11.
The deaf and disabled stream will remain open until 3pm on August 18.
For more information or to apply, visit www.creative.vic.gov.au/grants-and-support