A great opportunity has opened up for Bardon artists and innovators as the Brisbane City Council recently announced it is accepting applications from individuals who may benefit from the Creative and History Grant for 2019-2020.
For this particular phase, three Creative and History Grants have been opened:
| GRANT | DEADLINE of APPLICATION | |
| Creative Sparks Grants Program Funding: $10,000 | For creatives whose initiatives will help enrich Brisbane’s cultural, social and economic status. | Monday 9th of Dec 2019 |
| Lord Mayor’s Young and Emerging Artists Fellowships Funding: $20,000 | For budding creatives who want a career in the arts. Age limit: 17 to 30 years old | Monday 9th of Dec 2019 |
| Innovation Grants Program Funding: $30,000 | For innovators with unique ideas, products or projects. | Monday 16th of Dec 2019 |
However, if you or someone you know could use the grant for a creative project, a unique product or profitable idea, consider attending the Creative Grant Information Sessions first at one of six sites around Brisbane:
| Date/Time | Location |
| Monday, 4 Nov 2019 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Brisbane Square Library 266 George Street, Brisbane City BOOK YOUR TICKET |
| Wednesday, 6 Nov 2019 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Nundah Library 1 Bage Street via Primrose Lane, Nundah BOOK YOUR TICKET |
| Thursday, 7 Nov 2019 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Seven Hills Hub 28 Tallowwood St, Seven Hills * near Ron Hurley Theatre BOOK YOUR TICKET |
| Monday, 11 Nov 2019 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Indooroopilly Library Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Level 4, 322 Moggill Road, Indooroopilly * inside Indooroopilly Shopping Centre BOOK YOUR TICKET |
| Monday, 11 Nov 2019 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Garden City Library Level R4 – Yellow Car Park Garden City Shopping Centre Corner Logan Road &, Kessels Rd, Upper Mount Gravatt BOOK YOUR TICKET |
| Thursday, 14 Nov 2019 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Visible Ink 5 Green Square Cl, Fortitude Valley BOOK YOUR TICKET |
Designed to help artists and innovators craft an impressive application, these sessions, hosted by the Council, are free-of-charge. However, you have to register for a ticket as the slots are limited.
The Creative Grant Information Sessions will provide you with ideas on:
- the different creative grant programs available
- grant guidelines and application forms
- advice on project eligibility and
- tips on making an application
About Creative and History Grants
Every year, Brisbane City Council sets up these grants to encourage local artists, innovators, historians and organizations to flourish in their chosen field of expertise. Funding their projects is a stepping stone that should open bigger opportunities for progress and change to benefit the local community.
