the public domain and strengthen the sustainability and capacity of the City’s cultural and creative industries. This program aims to fund projects and initiatives that align with the key strategic priorities outlined in the Creative City Cultural Policy and Action Plan 2014 2024 – and the Live Music and Performance Action Plan. It is open to not-for-profit City’s organisations, for-profit organisations, social and creative enterprises and individuals auspiced by an incorporated body. Expected program outcomes Creative and cultural projects can contribute to one or more of the following outcomes: Public spaces activated with cultural and creative initiatives Increased visibility and understanding of the history, stories and character of the city and its villages through creative projects and interventions Involvement of the residents, workers and visitors in opportunities for City’s personal creativity and self-expression New contexts and opportunities for learning and sharing cultural and creative ideas More sustainable creative organisations through greater emphasis on income Enhanced audience development and creative opportunities linked to new and emerging digital tools Increased opportunities for access to live music and performance activity, across all age groups. Funding available Funding is available in amounts over $5,000 and up to $50,000 Annual project funding or multi-year project (funding up to three years) Grantees may be required to provide sponsorship benefits back to the City of Sydney community in return for funding. These benefits will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and can be up to the value of their funding provided. Key dates Please refer to the website for relevant dates . Types of activity supported Animate public areas with creative initiatives, including in non-traditional, unexpected and unique urban spaces Amplify local histories, stories and characteristics of the city and its villages Encourage creative participation and learning opportunities for the city’s residents, workers and visitors Develop and increase the capacity of cultural organisations in organisational and/or creative practice, entrepreneurial and digital capabilities Build new markets and audiences for cultural activity or help Sydney’s eliminate barriers that prevent parts of the community participating in cultural offer Sydney’s
the public domain and strengthen the sustainability and capacity of the City’s cultural and creative industries. This program aims to fund projects and initiatives that align with the key strategic priorities outlined in the Creative City Cultural Policy and Action Plan 2014 – 2024 and the City’s Live Music and Performance Action Plan. It is open to not-for-profit organisations, for-profit organisations, social and creative enterprises and individuals auspiced by an incorporated body. Expected program outcomes Creative and cultural projects can contribute to one or more of the following outcomes: Public spaces activated with cultural and creative initiatives Increased visibility and understanding of the history, stories and character of the city and its villages through creative projects and interventions Involvement of the City’s residents, workers and visitors in opportunities for personal creativity and self-expression New contexts and opportunities for learning and sharing cultural and creative ideas More sustainable creative organisations through greater emphasis on income Enhanced audience development and creative opportunities linked to new and emerging digital tools Increased opportunities for access to live music and performance activity, across all age groups. Funding available Funding is available in amounts over $5,000 and up to $50,000 Annual project funding or multi-year project (funding up to three years) Grantees may be required to provide sponsorship benefits back to the City of Sydney community in return for funding. These benefits will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and can be up to the value of their funding provided. Key dates Please refer to the website for relevant dates . Types of activity supported Animate public areas with creative initiatives, including in non-traditional, unexpected and unique urban spaces Amplify local histories, stories and characteristics of the city and its villages Encourage creative participation and learning opportunities for the city’s residents, workers and visitors Develop and increase the capacity of cultural organisations in organisational and/or creative practice, entrepreneurial and digital capabilities Build new markets and audiences for Sydney’s cultural activity or help eliminate barriers that prevent parts of the community participating in Sydney’s cultural offer
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