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Section 356 Arts and Cultural Grants

Each year Gunnedah Shire Council delivers the Section 356 (Arts and Cultural) Small Grants Program in the Shire. The aim of the Program is to enhance local cultural opportunities and experiences and to build the capacity of local arts and cultural organisations to produce programs, project or events that reflect and enrich aspects of Gunnedah’s cultural identity.

Applications under the Section 356 (Arts and Cultural) Small Grants Program must align with any of the following general categories:

  • Acting;
  • Announcing;
  • Fine art and craft;
  • Directing;
  • Animation;
  • Dancing and choreography;
  • Entertainment and performance;
  • Music and singing;
  • Photography;
  • Production, and;
  • Writing.

Applications for the 2024/2025 round are now open. Closing Date Friday 31 May 2024.

Application - S356 Arts and Cultural Small Grants -2024-2025.pdf

Guidelines - S356 Arts and Cultural Small Grants Guidelines.pdf

Declaration of Expenditure -S356_Arts and Cultural Grant 2024-2025.pdf

                                                     

For more information on the next 2024-25 round, contact Gunnedah Shire Council’s Cultural Precinct Team Leader on (02) 6740 2100 or email council@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au.

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