Blue Mountains City of the Arts Grant Program 2024 - Information & Guidelines - Application and Eligibility

Sep 11, 2026

Blue Mountains City of the Arts Grant Program 2024 provides funding to support artists and deliver high-quality art projects and events within the Blue Mountains. The program outlines objectives, two grant streams by applicant type and form color, key eligibility rules, disallowed applicant categories, and project timelines (completion within twelve months). It specifies what the program funds versus does not fund, preparation steps for approvals and consents, and the review workflow, selection criteria, and notification schedule.

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Grant Program Overview

Program Purpose and Administration

Funding Streams and Forms

Eligibility and Exclusions

Who Can Apply

Who Can’t Apply

Funding Scope

What the Program Funds

What the Program Does Not Fund

Preparation Requirements

Grant Process and Assessment

Review and Panel Assessment

Council Approval and Notifications

How to Apply

Application Steps

File Size and Submission Requirements

Essential Documents and Support Material

INFORMATION & GUIDELINES BLUE MOUNTAINS CITY OF THE ARTS GRANT PROGRAM 2024 The Blue Mountains City of the Arts Grant Program was established to help support artists and to provide quality art projects and events in the Blue Mountains. It is administered by the Blue Mountains City of the Arts Trust with funding provided annually by the Blue Mountains City Council. The objectives are to support and strengthen the cultural life of the Blue Mountains by encouraging arts quality and innovation, strengthening the local arts sector and engaging local communities and visitors in arts and cultural activities. Projects must be able to be completed within twelve months of notification of the success of your application. Applications must be submitted by 5pm on Wednesday 3 April 2024. FUNDING OPTIONS There are two specific grant streams available for applicants. Applicants are asked to complete the relevant application form for their project. Each application form is colour coded for clarity: • If you are an individual applying for funding up to $10,000 fill in the BLUE application form. • If you are an organisation applying for funding up to $10,000 please complete the YELLOW application form. Application forms are available to download from the City of the Arts Trust webpage: [https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/city-of-the-arts-trust](https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/city-of-the-arts-trust) WHO CAN APPLY? • Individual artists/artsworkers residing in the Blue Mountains Local Government Area. • Not-for-profit organisations located in the Blue Mountains Local Government Area. WHO CAN’T APPLY? • Schools and organisations primarily associated with a school • State and Federal government departments and agencies • For profit organisations/businesses • Individuals/organisations who have not satisfactorily acquitted previous grants atthe time of application unless they have an approved variation. • Individuals/organisations who have not provided adequate progress reports if a funded project is in progress at the time of application • Projects that have a start date that commences prior to the approval by Council in June 2024. In the 2024 grant round a total of $50,000 (plus annual indexation) is available for dispersal. Grants offered may not be for the full amount requested due to limited funds being available. Applicants are encouraged to seek funding and sponsorship from a range of sources to realise their projects. The Trust is not obliged to expend all available funds if the quality of applications is deemed to be insufficient. Funds not spent will be rolled over to subsequent annual grant rounds. WHAT DOES THE PROGRAM FUND? | • Artists and artsworkers fees
• Project administration costs
• Production costs including equipment hire
• Materials costs
• Promotion and evaluation costs
WHAT DOES THE PROGRAM NOT FUND? | | --- | | • Ongoing administrative or office costs of organisations
• Capital works or equipment purchase
• Murals on Council property
WHAT PREPARATION SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN? | You are strongly advised to research potential approvals and consent processes and evidence of this research should accompany your application. Events on public or private land can involve complex approvals, including Development Approvals (DA) . If your project involves an event , please seek early advice from Council. Information is available on the events page at [https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/community/festivals](https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/community/festivals)events/organising-festivals-events Be as comprehensive as possible in estimating costs relevant to the proposed project atthe time of application and investigate costs of all appropriate insurances and on-costs (public liability, volunteer insurance , superannuation, workers comp etc) . GRANT PROCESS After the closing date, applications are reviewed to check eligibility. You will be notified if your application is ineligible. The appli

FAQs

What is the deadline to submit a Blue Mountains City of the Arts Grant Program 2024 application?

Applications must be submitted by 5pm on Wednesday 3 April 2024.

Who is eligible to apply for the 2024 grant?

Individual artists/artsworkers residing in the Blue Mountains Local Government Area and not-for-profit organisations located in the Blue Mountains Local Government Area can apply.

What types of costs does the program fund, and what does it not fund?

The program funds artists and artsworkers fees, project administration, production costs (including equipment hire), materials, and promotion and evaluation costs. It does not fund ongoing organisational administrative/office costs, capital works or equipment purchases, or murals on Council property.

Sep 11, 2026

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