CASP & Microgrants Now Open!

Opportunity Description
Opportunity Description:
The Country Arts Support Program (CASP) and Annual Micro Grants are Arts North West's two small grants programs supporting artists, community groups, and organisations across the New England North West.
CASP is funded by Create NSW and offers grants of up to $3,000 to not-for-profit organisations, local councils, and eligible community groups delivering locally driven arts and cultural projects, including workshops, artist residencies, exhibitions, performances, and public art.
Annual Micro Grants offer up to $1,000 to independent professional artists, community groups, associations, and creative businesses for small-scale projects such as professional development, artist fees, workshops, exhibitions, creative development, equipment, marketing, and mentoring.
Arts North West also offers auspicing services, enabling unincorporated groups and individuals who don't have legal entity status to apply for and manage grants through the organisation, with project management guidance and financial record-keeping support.
All applicants must read the relevant Applicant Guidelines and discuss their project with an Arts North West staff member before applying.
Key Dates
CASP 2026
- 2025 Acquittals Due: 1 August 2026
- Applications Open: Monday, 3 August 2026
- Applications Close: Monday, 14 September 2026 (5pm AEST)
- Assessment Panel: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
- Applicants Notified: From Monday, 21 September 2026
- Funding Agreement & Tax Invoice Due: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
- Project Delivery Period: 21 October 2026 – 21 October 2027
- Final Acquittal Due: Monday, 22 November 2027
Annual Micro Grants — Round 8
- Applications Open: Monday, 28 September 2026
- Applications Close: Monday, 9 November 2026 (5pm AEDT)
- Assessment: Wednesday, 11 November 2026
- Applicants Notified: Monday, 16 November 2026
- Funding Agreement & Tax Invoice Due: Thursday, 10 December 2026
- Project Delivery Period: 10 December 2026 – 10 December 2027
- Acquittal Due: Friday, 28 January 2028
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