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- Exhibition / Open Call
Call For Artists – Tom Roberts Tribute
The Corowa Art Space is thrilled to announce a major upcoming community exhibition, Tom Roberts: A Community Tribute to the Legacy of an Australian Master, and they are issuing an open call to artists to contribute work. Set to run from 5 March to 18 April 2026, this exhibition will be a celebration and exploration of the life, artistic influence, national visual iconography and masterful techniques of one of Australia’s most revered artists, Tom Roberts (1856–1931). It will be told through the lens of contemporary artists, who, in upholding Roberts’ own profound respect for the artists who came before him, now take up the charge to celebrate his memory and continuing influence. The timing is highly significant, coinciding with the 170th anniversary of Roberts’ birthday and drawing attention to his well-known historical links to our region—Corowa, the birthplace of Federation. They invite artists to submit works that respond to Roberts’ enduring legacy, accepting both works that have been previously created but are highly relevant to his themes, subject matter, or techniques i.e. en plein air, or new pieces created for this exhibition that reinterpret or draw direct inspiration from his life and influence. They are open to submissions across all artistic mediums. Artists both established and emerging, can express their interest by emailing camille.whitehead@federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au or by calling (02) 6033 8936. They look forward to creating a truly memorable community tribute to an Australian master. “All Australian paintings are in some way a homage to Tom Roberts.” – Arthur BoydApplications closing: 25 February 2026
Opportunity: Federation Council
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- Award / Prize / Competition
Sydney Film Festival Competition
About Since its inception in 1954, the Sydney Film Festival (SFF), recognised by the Federation Internationale des Associations de Producteurs de Films (FIAPF), has increased in size and reputation to become a leading international film festival in Australia. The festival takes place each June at venues across Sydney. The SFF program celebrates the best of world cinema, screening features, documentaries, short films, retrospectives and a series of industry and public talks. In 2025, over 200 productions from over 70 countries were selected for the festival, attracting an audience of over 130,000. Awards & Prizes The festival presents awards as follows: Official Competition ($60,000 cash prize) for ‘cutting-edge, audacious and innovative’ feature films; Documentary Australia Award ($20,000, Academy Award® qualifying); Sustainable Future Award ($40,000); Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films for Best Australian Fiction ($7,000, Academy Award® qualifying), Rouben Mamoulian Award for Best Australian Director ($7,000), AFTRS Craft Award for Best Practitioner ($7,000), Yoram Gross Animation Award for Best Australian Animation ($7,000, Academy Award® qualifying), The Event Cinemas Rising Talent Award for Screenwriting ($7,000) and the Sydney Film Festival First Nations Award ($35,000).
Applications closing: 27 February 2026
Opportunity: Sydney Film Festival
- Albury City
- Federation Shire
- Greater Hume Shire
- Indigo Shire
- Towong Shire
- Wodonga City
- Other Region
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- Exhibition / Open Call
Petite Miniature Textiles 2026
About Wangaratta Art Gallery is now calling for entries to our biennial small scale textile exhibition, Petite Miniature Textiles 2026. Marking its 14th anniversary, this very popular exhibition will be held from 27 June – 13 September 2026. Petite Miniature Textiles 2026 will be curated by artist Cara Johnson. Cara Johnson’s craft-based practice interrogates tensions and narratives connected to the ways land is treated and used through material, intention and invested labour. Her practice is intertwined with her rural location in which she works in isolation, surrounded by bushland and sheep paddocks. Utilising agricultural refuse, weed plant species and what remains from regeneration projects, her work engages primarily with the jewellery vernacular to rework these materials while drawing upon tensions between people and plants, and ideas around control. This year artists are asked to respond to the theme ‘in the detail’ and put forward works for selection which address and articulate ideas around this concept. The curator will consider work that best meets the theme (in materiality and/or concept) as well as the cohesion between the intention and the resulting work, the quality of execution and mastery of technique. The work must also confirm to the size limit. The term miniature or in miniature is applied to any work of art produced in a size much smaller than the normal size for that type of work. Key Dates Applications open: Monday 24 November 2025 Applications close: Friday 27 February 2026, 5pm (EDT) Applicants notified of selection: by Friday 8 May 2026 Delivery of artwork to gallery: between Monday 15 – Friday 19 June 2026, 9am – 5pm How to Apply All applications MUST be submitted online and include the following:
- Two images of each work submitted (one full image including any framing and one detail of work from different angles)
- an artist statement (200 words max.)
- a CV
- Payment reference number for entry fee
Applications closing: 27 February 2026
Opportunity: Wangaratta Art Gallery
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- Expression of Interest
- Featured
AMP Lane Pop Up Gallery EOI
REMAINING DATES FOR 2026 ARE LIMITED – SPACES FILLING UP FAST! About Murray Arts is offering artists and makers the opportunity to rent a gallery space in AMP Lane, Albury. Available throughout 2026, monthly contracts offer artists access to busy central location, low-rent, zero commission plus marketing support. Overview of Gallery Lease Agreement includes:
- The location is Shop 7 in AMP Lane, Albury next to the Flowers in the Lane
- The Gallery is 20 sqm
- Minimum Lease term is 4 weeks
- Lease fee is $275 per week plus GST
- Payment must be made upfront before access to the Gallery is made available
- Fee includes all outgoings and marketing support
- Murray Arts does not charge any commission on sales
- The Gallery comes with wall hanging system, floor covering and desk only
- Tenants must operate and manage the gallery space independently
- Tenants have access to Murray Arts Wi-Fi internet but must provide their own sales system
- Tenants must have their own Public Liability Insurance – Murray Arts can help provide information for short term affordable insurance options if needed.
Applications closing: 28 February 2026
Opportunity: Murray Arts
- Albury City
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- Award / Prize / Competition
Harden Art Prize
Details Harden Art Prize is an acquisitive landscape painting prize. Cityscapes and seascapes are acceptable within the broad definition of landscape. Prizes Major prize $15,000 acquisitive. $1,000 People’s Choice Award. Theme Artwork painting depicting a landscape, original work of the artist, executed entirely in the 12 months prior to entry closing date, not exhibited previously in any other art prize or award. Size No more than 150cm x 150cm. Image Upload Image file of artwork must be no bigger than 5Mb and must be in jpg format. Delivery Shortlisted artists will be advised of delivery instructions. Entry Fee $40 per artwork, non-refundable. Entry fee must be paid at time of entry. Key Dates October 11, 2025 – Saturday – Entries Open March 01, 2026 – Monday – Entries Close April 18, 2026 – Saturday – Exhibition Opening April 18, 2026 – Saturday – Opening Ceremony – 3pm to 5pm – Entry Fee by Donation April 26, 2026 – Sunday – Exhibition Final Day Origins The Harden Art Prize is in its third year and has gained a following across Australia after its successful inaugural event held in Harden Murrumburrah in 2022. The organization responsible for the presentation of the event is Harden Art Prize Incorporated (a community committee) which evolved from an initiative of dual sponsors Harden Murrumburrah Community Bank and the Geoffrey Kruger Trust. The event aims to promote Harden-Murrumburrah to the arts community of Australia and to encourage visitors to our region to view the exhibition of work by the finalists. The exhibition is staged in autumn which is a glorious time to promote tourism to the area and to boost the economy of our small regional community. The Art Prize aims to promote cultural awareness in the district and will grow a quality art collection over the coming years contributing to the expansion and development of the arts scene in Australia.
Applications closing: 01 March 2026
Opportunity: Harden Art Prize Inc
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- Grant
Community and Cultural Grants
Purpose AlburyCity Community and Cultural Grants is an annual funding grants program designed to provide eligible non-for-profit community groups and individuals with funding to develop and present new projects, programs and activities that have a direct benefit to the Albury community. Community projects are programs, activities or initiatives that develop community capacity and/or services that meet identified local community needs. Cultural projects are programs, activities or initiatives that provide art/cultural experiences and programs for the local community. Scope and Limit There is a funding pool of $25,000 available, and each applicant can apply for up to $5,000 per project or initiative. The Community and Cultural Grants funding program can only receive one application per organisation per round. Financial assistance and in-kind support to community groups, organisations and individuals encourages social, cultural, and environmental sustainability. Financial Assistance also supports equity, diversity, and inclusion, and is fair, equitable and transparent. The support provided by Council can be financial and/or in-kind. Applications from organisations to provide various cultural and/or community services and initiatives will be considered. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible to apply, your community organisation must consider the following for your project:
- It is linked to the outcomes and goals in AlburyCity’s Community Strategic Plan Towards Albury 2050, and Council’s adopted strategic plans.
- The project will benefit the residents of the Albury Local Government Area.
- The applicant must be incorporated or a registered legal entity and is not acting for private gain.
- The project is not typically or potentially able to be funded through other sources e.g., other levels of government.
- If your organisation received funding support in previous years, that you have met your obligations under the funding agreement.
- Purchasing of uniforms and cultural costumes if it is not part of a project initiative that is unique and not already in existence.
- Merchandise.
- Cash-prizes, gifts and donations.
- Contribution towards operating costs for which your organisation is already receiving funding from Federal or State Government or other funding sources.
- Recurrent salary costs or contribution to salary costs of existing positions in an organisation.
- Building or capital improvements
- Are an organisation with substantial unallocated financial resources.
- Have projects that are or have the potential to be significantly funded from other sources i.e. fees or sponsorship.
- Duplicate existing services.
- Are currently funded by AlburyCity, whether cash or in-kind.
- Operate outside of the Albury Local Government Area
Applications closing: 01 March 2026
Opportunity: Albury City
- Albury City
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- Employment / Contract
- Part-time
- Featured
Position Vacant: Engagement Officer
MURRAY ARTS ENGAGEMENT OFFICER Albury, New South Wales, Australia SALARY: $ 74,100 pro rata + 12% employer contribution to superannuation EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent Part Time: 21 hours per week REPORTING TO: Murray Arts Executive Director POSITION DESCRIPTION: Murray Arts is seeking a friendly and dynamic Engagement Officer to join our team and play a key role in fostering meaningful connections across the creative communities within our region. This exciting opportunity will see you working closely with local creatives, First Nations communities, local councils, and arts organisations to develop and deliver impactful communications that celebrate and promote our creative community. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and relationship-building skills, an understanding of the arts and cultural sector, experience in digital marketing including creating and publishing content for social media and web platforms and a commitment to creating inclusive and collaborative communities. If you’re passionate about supporting the arts and making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you! KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Working in accordance with the Murray Arts Strategic Plan:
- Administer Murray Arts main website and Creatives Directory website
- Administer Murray Arts social media accounts, content and communications
- Administer Murray Arts electronic direct mail account and content
- Collaborate with arts organisations and individual creatives within the Murray Arts footprint to create content profiles and promote events, activities and creative projects
- Provide marketing support for Burraja Gallery and First Nations Creative Development Officer
- Assist in project delivery for Murray Arts initiatives
- Assist with reporting to key stakeholders
- Keen interest in researching, planning, writing and publishing digital and print content
- Demonstrated understanding of online channels and social media platforms
- Experience managing website content within a CMS
- Experience managing digital content within an electronic direct mail system
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience or knowledge of graphic design and basic print production processes
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple small projects, meet deadlines and prioritise workload
- Interest in the creative industries
- Ability to act as an advocate and collaborate with creatives across all mediums and industry specialities
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment as part of a team and independently
- Knowledge of WordPress CMS
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or Canva Graphic Design Tool
- Knowledge of SEO, Google analytics and digital advertising platforms
- Knowledge of digital photography
- Class C (standard) Driver’s Licence
- Artistic endeavour, creativity and integrity
- The arts as a medium to challenge us and explore our humanity
- The opportunity to access, participate & express ourselves through creative practice
- Community wellbeing, connection and lifelong learning
Length of opportunity: Ongoing
Applications closing: 01 March 2026
Opportunity: Murray Arts
- Albury City
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- Grant
Community Broadcasting Grants
Applications for our Round 1 2026/27 Content, Specialist Radio Programming and Development & Operations grants open 12 January 2026 and close 3 March 2026 at 2.00pm (AEST). Projects meeting the eligibility criteria and conditions of our Quick Response grants are welcome at any time. For more information, see Quick Response grants below. Content Grants Content Grants increase and diversify the voices heard in Australian media by supporting the creation of compelling content. Our guiding principles, approach and goals relating to content grants are outlined in our Supporting Content Framework. This year we are particularly looking to:
- Increase community participation and engagement in community media that is inclusive and accessible to all
- Amplify and reflect the voices, cultures and languages of Australia’s diverse communities
- Build audiences by supporting creativity, excellence and innovation in community media content production
- Expand partnerships to explore new forms of storytelling across topics and platforms
- RPH programs to serve people with a print disability
- Ethnic programs to serve a defined local ethnic community
- First Nations Australian programs.
- Strengthen governance policies and practices that support longer term thinking
- Enhance capacity and capability that drives sustainability
- Increase resilience through preparations for unexpected change
- Deepen engagement with identified communities
- Expand partnerships to maximise opportunities
- Develop and embed inclusive and accessible practices
- Replacing essential equipment and related expenses to restore basic transmission following an unforeseen event such as flood, bushfire, lightning, theft or drought
- Replacing essential operational equipment and related expenses not able to be reasonably anticipated
- Unexpected changes at your studio or transmission site such as a sudden need to relocate
- A financial loan while an insurance claim is being processed and/or funds are raised
- A matched funding opportunity for a project
- Other costs associated with a time-limited opportunity
- Has this emergency/opportunity arisen unexpectedly? That is, that it could not have been reasonably anticipated during a previous funding round and cannot wait for the next funding round.
- Can you provide evidence of the emergency/opportunity in your application? Such as: o Photos of equipment needing replacing o Documentation from ACMA, local council, landlord, owners corporation, utility company, real estate agency o Insurance documentation o Evidence of support from funding partners o Hyperlinks or screenshots of the unique equipment sale o Financial statements demonstrating costs cannot be met from organisation reserves
- Can you provide the following information required within the grant application? o Your latest Annual Report with financial statements, even if you have supplied this information to the CBF previously o Technical data/information from a qualified person detailing the nature of the issue(s) and how to remedy it o A competitive quote for any equipment purchases over $2,000 o A clear and detailed project budget o Contact information for your organisation and a key individual involved in the proposal o Evidence or statement that the costs cannot be covered by insurance
- Emergencies: 100% of the financial cost of the project
- Opportunities: maximum of 50% towards the total financial cost of the project
- Loans will need to be fully repaid within the agreed time-frame (even if insurance does not cover the full amount).
Applications closing: 03 March 2026
Opportunity: Community Broadcasting Foundation
- Albury City
- Federation Shire
- Greater Hume Shire
- Indigo Shire
- Towong Shire
- Wodonga City
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- Grant
Art Projects for Individuals and Groups
About This program funds a range of activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences and communities. Grants are available from $10,000 to $50,000. Supported activities must not last longer than two years from the proposed start date. Please read the following grant guidelines and refer to the peer feedback from the previous round. If you need advice about applying, contact an Artists Services Officer. Eligibility Who can apply You can only submit one application to each closing date for Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups. Only individuals and groups may apply to this category. You must be an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident, and a practicing artist or arts professional. Applications for funding to the First Nations panel must come from First Nations individuals or groups only. Who can’t apply You can’t apply for this grant if:
- you have already applied to this closing date for Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups
- you have an overdue grant report
- you owe money to the Creative Australia
- you are an organisation
- you are applying to our International Engagement Fund or International Travel Fund for the same activities.
- professional skills development, including mentoring and residencies
- the creation of new work
- practice based research
- creative development
- experimentation
- collaborations and exchanges
- touring
- festivals
- productions
- exhibitions
- performances
- publishing
- recording
- promotion and marketing
- market development activity
- activities that creatively engage communities.
- projects or activities that do not involve or benefit Australian practicing artists or arts professionals
- projects or activities that do not have a clearly defined arts component
- projects that have already taken place
- the same projects or activities you are applying for via our International Engagement Fund or International Travel Fund
- activities engaging with First Nations content, artists and communities that do not adhere to the Creative Australia First Nations Cultural & Intellectual Property Protocols.
- follow these Protocols, and
- provide evidence of this in your application and support material.
- First Nations
- Community Arts and Cultural Development
- Dance
- Emerging and Experimental Arts
- Literature
- Multi-art form
- Music
- Theatre
- Visual Arts
- vision, ideas and artistic rationale
- benefit and impact on career, artistic and cultural practice
- level of innovation, ambition, experimentation or risk-taking
- rigour and clear articulation of creative, engagement or development processes
- significance of the work within the relevant area of practice and/or community
- contribution to diverse cultural expression
- timeliness and relevance of work
- quality of previous work
- responses to previous work from artistic or cultural peers, or the public.
- capacity to deliver the proposed activities or services
- relevance and timeliness of proposed activity
- skills and ability of artists, arts professionals, collaborators, or partners involved, and relevance to activity
- realistic and achievable planning and resource use, including, where relevant, contingency and safety plans for activities involving public presentations, national or international travel
- appropriate payments to participating artists, arts professionals, collaborators, participants, or cultural consultants
- the safety and wellbeing of people involved in the project
- role of partners or collaborators, including confirmation of involvement
- the diversity and scale of income and co-funding, including earned income, grants, sponsorship, and in-kind contributions
- evidence of appropriate consultation with participants, audiences, or communities
- where relevant to the project, evidence that the Protocols for using First Nations Cultural and Intellectual Property in the Arts have been adhered to
- where relevant, evidence that you have considered and addressed any access issues associated with your project
- where relevant, evidence of an environmental impact plan which may include cost-benefits.
- supporting First Nations self-determination and cultural practice
- development of new skills
- opportunities for career development
- researching and testing new ideas, processes and practices
- opportunities for more people to experience and engage with arts and culture in different ways
- opportunities that increase inclusion, equity, access or wellbeing
- developing and sustaining new and existing markets for your work
- development of a more sustainable practice
- development of the arts practice in which you work.
- a title for your project
- a summary of your project
- a brief bio of the artist or group applying
- an outline of your project and what you want to do
- a timetable or itinerary for your activities
- a description of the impact your project will have
- a projected budget which details the expenses, income, and in-kind support of the project
- supporting material as relevant to your project, including examples of your work, bios of additional artists, and letters of support or permission from participants, communities First Nations Elders or organisations.
- Artistic support material
- 10 minutes of video and/or audio recording
- 10 images
- 10 pages of written material (for example, excerpts of literary writing).
- video (MP4, QuickTime, and Windows Media)
- audio (MP3 and Windows Media)
- images (JPEG and PowerPoint)
- written material (Word and PDF).
- Biographies and CVs
- Letters of support
- Letters of confirmation
Applications closing: 03 March 2026
Opportunity: Creative Australia
- Albury City
- Federation Shire
- Greater Hume Shire
- Indigo Shire
- Towong Shire
- Wodonga City
- Other Region
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- Grant
Capacity Building for First Nations Organisations
About the program The purpose of the program is to provide small to medium First Nations arts organisations with one-off capacity building investment to assist with program and artistic delivery and/or operations to the end of 2026. The program will support arts organisations or organisations that deliver services in support of First Nations arts and culture activity. Organisations approved for this investment will be eligible to apply later in 2026 for a two-year investment for 2027 and 2028. This investment is designed to assist organisations build capacity in the areas of planning and program design in the lead up to the two-year investment opportunity. Organisations can apply for $60,000. Supported activities must take place between 1 June 2026 and 31 December 2026. Please read through the following funding guidelines. Organisations interested in applying need to contact the First Nations Arts & Culture Team FirstNationsArts@creative.gov.au or a Multi-Year Investment Manager at myi@creative.gov.au. Following a meeting you will be provided with access to the application form in our Application Management System. If you are an applicant with a disability, or are working with artists with disability, you may apply for access costs associated with the use of an interpreter, translation services, specific technical equipment, carer or support worker assistance. Please contact the First Nations Arts & Culture Team. Eligibility Who can apply Only organisations may apply to this category. Organisations must:
- identify as an Australian First Nations organisation with at least 51% First Nations board representation
- demonstrate a history of working and supporting Australian artists and/or arts workers who identify as Australian First Nations
- be based in Australia
- only submit one application to this grant initiative
- adhere to First Nations Cultural Protocols and include any relevant documentation in the application.
- you have an overdue grant report
- you owe money to Creative Australia
- you are an individual or group
- you receive multi-year investment in the years 2025 to 2028 through other Creative Australia multi-year programs.
- staffing costs including wages and fees for artists or arts workers
- administration and other operational running costs
- development of strategic plans or business plans
- costs associated with program and artistic delivery including creative development, creation of new work, presentation and touring
- professional skills development for artists and/or arts workers
- sector development or capacity building
- promotion and marketing
- market development activity.
- programs or activities that do not involve or benefit the arts sector
- programs or activities that do not have a clearly defined arts component
- programs that have already taken place
- activities engaging with First Nations content, artists and communities that do not adhere to the Creative Australia First Nations Cultural & Intellectual Property Protocols.
- vision, ideas and rationale for the capacity building proposal
- benefit and impact on careers, artistic or cultural practice
- level of innovation, ambition, experimentation or risk-taking
- rigour and clear articulation of creative, engagement or development processes
- significance of the work within area of practice and communities
- contribution to diverse cultural expression
- timeliness and relevance of work
- quality of previous work
- responses to previous work from artistic or cultural peers, or the public.
- Rationale for capacity building proposal
- quality of the services provided
- impact of services for artists, arts professionals, participants, or audiences
- diversity and breadth of those benefitting from the services
- capacity-building potential, including a contribution to sustainable arts practice
- skills and professional development opportunities for artists and arts professionals
- breadth and quality of community engagement, partnerships, and collaborations
- responsiveness to identified need or demand
- innovation and improvement of operating models and frameworks.
- capacity to deliver the proposed activities or services
- relevance and timeliness of proposed activity
- skills and ability of artists, arts professionals, collaborators, or participants involved, and relevance to activity
- realistic and achievable planning and resource use, including, where relevant, contingency and safety plans for activities involving public presentation, national or international travel
- meaningful evaluation
- appropriate payments to participating artists, arts professionals, collaborators, participants, or cultural consultants
- the safety and wellbeing of people involved in the program
- governance arrangements
- role of partners or collaborators, including confirmation of involvement
- diversity and scale of income and co-funding, including earned income, grants, sponsorship and in-kind contributions
- evidence of appropriate consultation and engagement with participants, audiences or communities
- where relevant to the program, evidence that the Protocols for First Nations Cultural and Intellectual Property in the Arts have been adhered to
- where relevant, evidence that you have considered and addressed any access issues associated with your program
- where relevant, evidence of an environmental impact plan which may include cost-benefits.
- supporting First Nations self-determination and cultural practice
- development of new skills and capacity
- opportunities for career development
- researching and testing new ideas, processes and practices
- opportunities for more people to experience and engage with arts and culture in different ways
- opportunities that increase inclusion, equity, access or wellbeing
- developing and sustaining new and existing markets for your work
- development of more sustainable practice and operations
- development of the arts practice or sector in which you work.
- a brief summary of your organisation, including an outline of your core activity and the role you play in the arts sector as well as key achievements over last 3 years (approx. 750 words)
- your organisation’s vision and how you intend to build capacity (approx. 450 words).
- a list of key staff in your organisation, with information on their roles
- the members of your Board or governing committee (to whom the head of your organisation reports), with information on their length of service and the structure and composition of the Board
- supporting material as relevant to your activity, including examples of your work, bios of additional artists or artworkers/consultants, and letters of support or permission from participants, communities, First Nations organisations, and Elders.
- please attach a simple plan that describes how you will build capacity to enable you to write a Strategic Plan in preparation for a two-year investment application
- the latest audited financial accounts, or equivalent financial data.
Applications closing: 03 March 2026
Opportunity: Creative Australia
- Albury City
- Federation Shire
- Greater Hume Shire
- Indigo Shire
- Towong Shire
- Wodonga City
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