Supporting creative arts and cultural projects

Overview

The Community Creative investment stream aims to support the growth of creativity within Randwick City by funding a range of projects that provide opportunities for creative practitioners, groups or organisations to connect communities and showcase creative arts and culture within the City.

Community Creative is currently closed to applications. Upcoming round dates will be posted here shortly.

Please see below for information on eligibility, objectives, and how to apply.

Program provisions for successful applicants may include:

• Up to $20,000 in financial support ($10,000 limit for sole traders)
• In-kind support by waiving of Council venue fees
• A combination of funding and in-kind support

Eligible applicants:

• Not-for-profit organisations
• Creative arts organisations whose proposed initiative is not for profit
• Social enterprises
• Individuals and sole traders
• Volunteer-based community groups and associations

Stream objectives

The objectives of Community Creative are to:

• Increase Randwick's reputation as a creative and cultural hub
• Increase activation of Randwick City Council's creative and cultural spaces
• Encourage excellence and innovation in the delivery of arts and culture projects
• Increase access and community participation in the arts and recognise the contribution of First Nations people

Program Guidelines

Full details of the program can be found here:

Community Creative: Application and Funding Guidelines

Past projects

A list of previously funded projects can be viewed here:

Community Creative recipients - February 2023

Applications

Applications for cash grants are made online during open round dates only. Please see the round dates for 2024 in the table below.

Applications for fee waivers may be made at any time (until the annual fee waiver budget is expended) using this form: randwick.smartygrants.com.au/FeeSupport

If you would prefer to apply using a paper form, verbally, or in another format, please contact us for assistance.

Enquiries should be directed to: Susanna Susic, Grants & Administration Officer - 9093 6677; susanna.susic@randwick.nsw.gov.au.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations are also welcome to contact Akeisha Kelly, Community Development Officer (Aboriginal Programs) on 0472 830 483.