APA Grants

We have a grants scheme available to members in the following categories -: Skills & Arts Development, New Works, Presentation & Promotion and Programs & Initiatives.

To be eligible, you must be a full member of the APA and meet the general eligibility requirements for applicants and provide the necessary support material.

Grants are available with amounts up to $5,000.00 (AUD) by submissions using the appropriate application form.

All grants are subject to the terms & conditions set out in the grant application forms & are allocated twice per year in April & October.

Applications for this years October round of grants are now open & close at 4pm on Friday 30th July 2010.

See details below for criteria & details.

PRESENTATION & PROMOTION

Projects can involve the exhibition and promotion of commissioned and/or existing work.

All projects should result in a public showcase to a general audience and/or audience of critical peers.

Projects should enhance the profile of the photographer and demonstrate demand for the proposed work based on the success of previous activity or contribute to critical review.

Applications should include evidence of confirmation of venue(s) and a marketing strategy that details audience development and, where appropriate, sales potential. Applications should demonstrate demand for the proposed work based on market research or the success of previous activity. Applications should include a letter of invitation or confirmation from the event organisers and a strategy for accessing national or international markets..

Describing your project

The project description is a key part of your application.

You should clearly explain your proposal and how the project addresses the aims of the program and grant category.

When describing your project, you should include the following information:

• What your project is about – the rationale, what your project involves, proposed artistic and community benefits, role of the photographer, arts workers, designers and/or community involved (if applicable), and how you will evaluate the project.

• Why your project should be supported – how your project meets the assessment criteria and whether or not it has industry and/or community support.

• How you will manage or deliver the project – the artistic, financial and administrative experience of the photographer and/or organisation(s) involved, confirmed project location and timelines, plus marketing strategy, funding from other organisations, and support from project partner(s) or auspice body, if applicable.

If you are applying for a Programmes & Initiatives Grant, you will also need to address the relevant sector goals. These applications should include an estimate of how many activities and participants will be involved in addition to the written project description. You should also include any other performance indicators you intend to use to evaluate your project such as how many other photographers, including emerging artists, arts and non-arts organisations, were involved.

Support material

If travel is involved, you will need to supply quotes.

Presentation and Promotion Grant applicants should include relevant high-quality support material that supports your application. Each sector may have additional requirements so it is important to read all relevant information, including the application form.

The Australian Photography Association is required to retain all support material supplied by successful applicants for audit purposes. Unsuccessful applicants’ support material, apart from written material, will be returned at the end of the assessment process.

Important tips

• Ensure you complete the support material list on the application form.

• Only provide recent material that is relevant to the project.

• Do not send original material. Although the Photography Australia Group will take all reasonable steps to protect support material we cannot be held responsible for loss or damage.

• Provide high resolution digital format examples of your work and identify the software program so that your files can be opened easily.

• Ensure all support material is clearly marked with your name and address.

Additional support material

Applicants planning to submit an application for a project relating to:

• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities, or requiring the use of sacred or ceremonial imagery or access to sacred or secret sites, should include letters of endorsement from Elders, Custodians, Land Councils or other appropriate major community representatives.

• Culturally and linguistically diverse communities, cultural diversity topics or cross-cultural issues should show a thorough understanding of the cultural issues relevant to the project and of consultation with recognized cultural advisors and/or the community. If you have relevant experience, you should demonstrate this in your application.

For Grant Application Form please send us your details here as well as grant type your are applying for & we will send you the appropriate forms.

PRESENTATION & PROMOTION

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