COVID-19 FUNDING
NATIONAL
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Extreme Hardship Support Program - extended to October 2021
The Extreme Hardship Support Program can provide financial assistance, information and referrals to people living in Victoria who are experiencing significant hardship as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and who are unable to access other forms of Victorian Government and Commonwealth Government income support.
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Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) - applications close 31 December 2021 (subject to allocation of funds)
The RISE Fund is supporting the arts and entertainment sector to reactivate. The program is targeting funding towards the arts and entertainment sector organisations to assist in the presentation of cultural and creative projects, activities and events to rebuild confidence amongst investors, producers and consumers.
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COVID-19 Arts Sustainability Fund - Applications Close 31 May 2022
The Arts Sustainability Fund supports the arts and entertainment sector to continue its activities by providing necessary finance to plan a pathway for recovery from the effects of COVID‑19. Funding will support employment and contribute to rebuilding Australia's economy, as well as enhancing community wellbeing and access to cultural experiences across Australia.
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Support Act Crisis Relief - now open
Valued at $2000 for individuals and $2700 for families with dependent children, this application form is for professional artists, artist managers, crew and music workers only.
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Performers Trust Foundation (PPCA) - applications open approximately once every three months
The PPCA Performers' Trust Foundation provides grants to promote and encourage music and the music-related performing arts.
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COVID-19 Disaster Payment - now open
This is a lump sum payment to help workers unable to earn income due to a COVID-19 state public health order. This may involve a lockdown, hotspot or movement restrictions.
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1000 x 1000: Crisis Cash - closed
1000 x 1000: Crisis Cash for Artists is a one-off emergency payment to support independent artists in the performing arts who have been significantly affected by COVID-19 in Australia and who do not have access to a financial safety net. Support is targeted at those who need it most.
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COVID-19 Rent Relief Grant - closed
The Victorian Government has recently announced rent relief grants for Victorians experiencing rental hardship as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
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VICTORIA
Live Performance Support Program (Suppliers) Round Two - closes 8th September 2021
The Live Performance Support Program (Suppliers) Round Two provides grants to eligible contracted suppliers affected by the cancellation or postponement of events as a result of lockdowns and public health restrictions between 11:59pm on 27 May 2021 and 11:59 on 2 September 2021. Suppliers include those contracted to provide goods or services to a live performance event and may include performers, crew, technicians, venue owners and engineers.
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Live Performance Support Program (Presenters) Round Two - closes 8th September 2021
This program is for live performance event presenters. A presenter is a person or organisation with the right to hold, cancel or re-schedule an event, collect the proceeds from ticket sales or re-locate a given live performance event. For any given event, this may be the producer, promoter, venue owner or artist promoting their own show. Applicants can apply for either $7000 or $5000 for one event, depending on losses or unrecoverable costs, and a further $5000 for a second event. There is a cap of $12,000 per applicant across the two rounds of the program.
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Small Business COVID Hardship Fund - closes 10th September 2021
We recognise that our business community is doing it tough because of the global pandemic. The Victorian Government is always looking for more ways to support more businesses in need. That’s why the Victorian Government’s Small Business COVID Hardship Fund will assist eligible small and medium businesses.
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Small Business Digital Adaptation Program - closes 5th December 2021
The Small Business Digital Adaptation Program program provides $1200 rebates so small businesses can access a range of digital business tools.
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COVID-19 Disaster Payments (Victoria) - now available
Support if you couldn’t work due to a Victoria COVID-19 public health order. This is a lump-sum payment for people who lost work and income due to a Victoria COVID-19 public health order.
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$450 COVID-19 Test Isolation Payment - now available
The Victorian Government is providing a $450 COVID-19 Test Isolation Payment to support Victorian workers, including parents and guardians, who are required to self-isolate while you wait for the results of your COVID-19 test.
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Victorian Actors' Benevolent Trust (VABT) - COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund - ongoing
The VABT provides emergency financial assistance to members of our community, who have suffered a health crisis. However, these are extraordinary times, and due to the impact of the coronavirus and subsequent government shut downs, we understand the devastating impact this has had on the arts community.
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Melton City Council COVID-19 Community Relief and Recovery Fund - now available
Melton City Council is committed to supporting the local community through the global COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund is intended to provide support for the Melton community in responding to and recovering from the COVID-19 crisis.
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Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund 2021 - ongoing
The Victorian Government has announced additional, automatic payments for businesses that have received the Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund 2021 or Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund 2021 July Extension.
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Major Events Support Grant - closes 17th October 2021
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its significant impact on local businesses, community organisations, industry sectors and jobs, the South Australian Government announced the establishment of two funds to support businesses, jobs and community organisations, Business and Jobs Support Fund and Community and Jobs Support Fund.
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COVID-19 Disaster Payments (South Australia) - now open
Support if you couldn’t work due to a South Australian COVID-19 public health order.
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AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
HOMEFRONT 3 - closes 23rdSeptember 2021
The ACT Government is pleased to provide a third round of HOMEFRONT funding for ACT-based artists and small arts groups to support their ongoing arts practice during the pandemic. Artists can apply for up to $10,000 per application.
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COVID-19 Small Business Hardship Support - now open
COVID-19 small business hardship programs are being finalised. If you are a business affected by the current ACT lockdown, you can express your interest in receiving support here and we will communicate with you when applications are open..
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Actors' Benevolent Fund Emergency COVID Assist Fund - ongoing
We know how tough things may become for many people in our industry. With generous support from Seaborn, Broughton & Walford Foundation we are offering crisis assistance to meet an unexpected cost with medical, pharmaceutical or household expenses such as utility bills or purchasing food. If you are experiencing financial distress as a result of the COVID-19 impositions we are able to respond quickly with financial assistance.
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NEW SOUTH WALES
COVID-19 Disaster Payments (New South Wales) - now open
Support if you couldn’t work due to a New South Wales COVID-19 public health order.
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Actors' Benevolent Fund Emergency COVID Assist Fund - ongoing
We know how tough things may become for many people in our industry. With generous support from Seaborn, Broughton & Walford Foundation we are offering crisis assistance to meet an unexpected cost with medical, pharmaceutical or household expenses such as utility bills or purchasing food. If you are experiencing financial distress as a result of the COVID-19 impositions we are able to respond quickly with financial assistance.
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City of Sydney - COVID-19 Quick Response Grant - ongoing
To help individuals and organisations through the Covid-19 pandemic, we’re releasing an extra $500,000 in quick response grants. These are rolling grants – there is no application deadline (between $2,000 and $5,000).
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Small Grants/Lost Income Newcastle and Hunter Valley, Round 1 - closes 22nd August 2021
Have you been impacted by the Hunter or Greater Sydney lockdown OR, have you lost work as a result of recent changes in COVID19 restrictions? This project is aimed to soften the impact of income lost by emerging and experimental practitioners across all creative disciplines- check out our eligibility below and apply now to receive your share.
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2021 COVID-19 Business Grant - closes 13th September 2021
If you’re a business, sole trader or not-for-profit organisation in NSW and you've been impacted by the recent COVID-19 restrictions, you may be eligible for a one-off grant of $7,500, $10,500 or $15,000. The 2021 COVID-19 business grant provides support for businesses that experienced reduced demand or had to close due to the public health orders. It will provide businesses with cash flow support for the first 3 weeks of the Greater Sydney lockdown (26 June to 17 July 2021).
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2021 JobSaver Payment - closes 18th October 2021
If you’re a business, sole trader or not-for-profit organisation in NSW and you've been impacted by the recent COVID-19 restrictions, you may be eligible for the 2021 COVID-19 JobSaver payment. JobSaver will provide cash flow support to impacted businesses to help maintain their NSW employee headcount from 13 July 2021.
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2021 COVID-19 Micro Business Grant - closes 18th October 2021
If you’re a micro-business (small business, sole trader or not-for-profit organisation with aggregated annual turnover between $30,000 and $75,000) impacted by the recent COVID-19 restrictions, you may be eligible to apply for a fortnightly payment of $1,500 to cover business expenses for the duration of the Greater Sydney lockdown.
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NSW Performing Arts COVID Support Package - closes 31st December 2021
The aim of this package is to provide urgent financial support to performing arts venues, producers and promoters impacted by the cancellation or postponement of performances resulting from the NSW Government COVID-19 Public Health Orders from 26 June 2021.
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NORTHERN TERRITORY
Arts and Culture COVID-19 Interruption Support - Closes 13th September 2021
Available to Northern Territory artists and arts workers to offset or recoup money lost due to cancelled arts and cultural activity due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions that came into force Monday 16 August 2021. The program supports individuals, groups and organisations who are ineligible for the Territory Small Business Lockdown Payment Program.
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Territory Business Lockdown Payment Program - Available from 17th August 2021
A new round of the Territory Business Lockdown Payment has been established to provide immediate financial support to businesses during the current lockdown period. This payment is an amount of $1,000 and those eligible will need to submit a simple online application. Impacted businesses can now apply for the payment, even if they accessed a payment in the first round.
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TASMANIA
Business Hardship, Border Closure Critical Support Grant - closes 16th September 2021
This grant program will be targeted at businesses operating in the tourism, hospitality, arts and events, seafood and transport (hire car, coach tours) sectors, and other business that are impacted by the lockdowns and border restrictions that are in place in other states.
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Event Ready Grant Program - closes 31st Jan 2022
Event Ready grants are available to organisers of new and existing events who are in the process of developing or have developed their COVID-19 Safety Plan(s); remain committed to attracting people from around Tasmania to their event; and are planning to welcome interstate visitors in the future.
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Small Business Lockdown Assistance Grant - closed 31st August 2021
The Western Australian Government has announced another round of targeted Small Business Lockdown Assistance Grants to assist small businesses most impacted by the recent circuit-breaker four-day lockdown and interim restrictions. The grant program will provide $3000 cash flow support to small businesses in industry sectors most impacted and will be made available to eligible small businesses across Perth, Peel and regional Western Australia.
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QUEENSLAND
Arts Queensland Funding - Queensland Arts Showcase Program (QASP) - closes 1st October 2021
The Queensland Arts Showcase Program (QASP) provides funding to support individuals, organisation or collective to deliver vibrant and accessible arts and cultural experiences.. Increased funding and expanded criteria has been made to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19.
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COVID-19 Business Support Grants - closes 16th November 2021
A joint Queensland and Australian Government support package for Queensland businesses has been announced. The package includes support for non-employing sole traders and expands on support for eligible small and medium businesses, and large tourism and hospitality businesses. Successful applicants will receive the total value of the boosted grants ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 depending on the size of your annual payroll..
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COVID-19 Disaster Payments (Queensland) - now open
Support if you couldn’t work due to a Queensland COVID-19 public health order.
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Business Basics Grants Program - now open
The Business Basics grants program provides support to businesses to increase core skills and adopt best practice.
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