The Surf Coast will host a free workshop to inform creatives on how to submit a successful arts grant application.
The Getting That Grant online workshop will be held on January 18 in preparation for Surf Coast Shire Council’s DEVELOP Artists and Creatives Grants application period in February.
Councillor Libby Stapleton said Surf Coast creatives would have a chance to learn from arts development officer Harriet Gaffney during the free workshop.
“Grant applications can often feel daunting, not knowing how to tell the story of your project or what funding bodies are looking for,” she said.
“Getting That Grant will provide creatives with a confidence boost to apply not only for our upcoming DEVELOP round but also other funding avenues at the state or national level.”
Drop-in sessions will also be held on February 6 in Lorne and Winchelsea and February 8 in Anglesea and Torquay for people to discuss their DEVELOP grant application and ideas with the Project Officer.
Cr Stapleton said the grants recognised that creative output took research, time, development and effort while helping people advance in their chosen careers.
“We only have to look at last year’s applications to know that local artists and creatives are overflowing with great ideas, and that often funding is needed to kick-start them,” she said.
“It’s why we’re proud to offer the DEVELOP grants, which support our goal of the Surf Coast Shire being a place to nurture, acknowledge and promote innovation, the creative arts and industries.”
Grant applications open on February 1, and more information is available at surfcoast.vic.gov.au/DEVELOP
