Funding a Project
There are a number of options for funding your artist in schools program outside of the traditional school budget and fundraising including:
- Artist-In-Residence Grants Program
- Department of Culture and the Arts (Young People and the Arts Program)
- Community Arts Network WA (CAN WA)
- Art on the Move
- Country Arts WA
- Healthway
- Department of Indigenous Affairs
- Artsource
- Local Governments
There are a few points to keep in mind, before you proceed with applying for grants to finance your proposed program:
- Many funding bodies will only accept applications once or twice annually, so you will need to plan your project well in advance.
- Some funding bodies will not fund the whole cost of a project, and will require schools to also make their own cash or in-kind contributions.
- You will almost always be asked to submit a project budget as part of your application.
- Funding bodies are often specific about the kind of expenses they will and will not cover, for example, some will cover artists’ travel costs but not the cost of materials.
