Frequently asked questions
No budget is required to apply for this fund.
If you are awarded funding, once you have completed your activities you will need to submit a grant report with a short budget to explain how you spent your funding. You should keep records of your expenses so that you can complete the budget accurately.
Yes we do. More information is available on our website: Languages other than English.
Adelaide and Emerald from the Industry Development team can assist over email leadershipprogram@creative.gov.au or you can find a time to chat via our online booking portal. If you need help to speak or listen, please use the National Relay Service.
Our staff are available to assist you in understanding the purpose of the grant, application requirements and submitting your application. We cannot review application drafts.
Additional support can be discussed where needed. Where the additional support is beyond the scope of what staff can provide, we may recommend speaking to an appropriate organisation for further assistance.
All individual or organisation grant applications based in Australia must have an active Australian Business Number (ABN). Individual applicants without an ABN may have their grant administered by an individual or organisation with an ABN. Organisations operating outside of Australia do not need an ABN to apply, depending on their circumstances, (please check with your accountant or tax advisor).
The name of the applicant must match the name of the ABN and the name of the bank account we pay the grant into. If you cannot provide an ABN and bank account that are in the same name as the applicant, you will need to nominate an administrator for your grant.
For more information about this, please contact leadershipprogram@creative.gov.au.
Grants can be considered income by Centrelink. The amount is generally assessed as a lump sum and could affect your Centrelink payment for the financial year. Artists who are running a business (even on a small scale) may have their grant treated differently. It is possible to have your grant paid to an administering body if you wish.
Applicants should contact Centrelink on 13 28 50 for advice. Additionally, Centrelink’s Financial Information Service (FIS) is an education and information service available to everyone in the community and may be of benefit to applicants who also receive assistance through the social security system. To contact FIS phone 13 23 00.
Grants may be considered part of your income in a financial year and may be subject to tax. You must determine your own taxation liabilities. We suggest you consult your financial advisor or contact the Australian Taxation Office.
While we can support artists and arts workers involved in making screen-based art, we do not support organisations whose primary and main practice is associated with short film, feature film, television or documentary or electronic games.
Once all applications have been assessed, you will be contacted about the outcome of your application. If you have been successful, a funding agreement will be attached to the Contracts section of your online account. This outlines the conditions of funding, how you will be paid and your grant reporting requirements. More details on managing successful applications can be found here.