Applications for the 'Australia in the UK' stream is now closed.
If you are applying to present Australian work in the UK, here's what you need to know.
We are inviting individuals and organisations in Australia to submit project proposals for inclusion in the Season which align with the Season theme, dates and locations. Projects should have established partners and funding in place.
Please note: Application questions are available in Word format in the 'downloads' section of this page and can be submitted in this format if required.
Who can apply to participate?
Individuals and organisations from across the creative sector can apply to participate in the Season. We welcome projects from across all art forms, and applicants do not need to apply for a grant in order to participate.
- Projects must align to the theme ‘Who are we now?’
- All or part of the project must be presented in the UK between 1 August 2021 - 30 November 2021.
- Projects must demonstrate excellence and innovation in the Australian cultural sector.
- Projects must demonstrate financial viability with sufficient resources in place to deliver the proposed project.
- Projects are not limited to touring works, they can include: residencies, a festival, symposia, workshops, site-specific work, digital work, exhibitions, and broadcast.
What funding is available?
Australia-based applicants are welcome to submit multiple proposals to participate in the Season, but can only apply for grant support for one project.
There will be two opportunities for Australian projects to apply for support. Applicants are welcome to apply for both the grants listed below, however if successful will only be awarded funding from one grant.
- UK/Australia Season Grant
Please note this funding round is only open to organisations.
Australian projects to be presented in the UK can bid for up to AUD $40,000. Further information around the assessor panel and shortlisting process will be available soon. - Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants Program (ACDGP)
Individuals and organisations will also have the opportunity to apply through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants Program (ACDGP) for support for projects. More information is available on the DFAT website, applications close 5 October 2020.
What is the funding criteria?
The UK/Australia Season Grant panel will consider the following criteria:
- Does the project speak to the theme ‘Who are we now?’
- Does the project directly benefit artists or the sector post-covid-19?
- Does the project demonstrate excellence, innovation or best practice in the Australian cultural sector?
- Does the project represent the diversity of the cultural sectors in Australia?
- Does the project involve UK/Australia collaboration?
- Is the project led by a financially viable organisation with sufficient resources in place to deliver the project described in the application?
- Does the project take place during the specified Season dates?
How to apply
Organisations should download and read the assessment criteria, frequently asked questions and application questions for the UK/Australia Season Grants before starting an application. More information about the ACDGP is available on the DFAT website.
Please note, the ACDGP and the UK/Australia Season Grants are separate applications.
Assessment
The application process will be open from 29 July to Monday 5 October 2020, 2pm AEST. Applicants will be notified eight (8) weeks after the closing date.
Further information around the assessor panel and shortlisting process will be available soon.
Where can I get more information?
Listen to our webinar on the 'Australia in the UK' application stream.
We accept applications in accessible formats.
Contact our team to discuss your specific requirements, email culturalenquirieslondon@dfat.gov.au