A new funding initiative designed to support the core operations for Australian organisations providing services to the contemporary music industry, Music Australia has launched the Core Contribution Fund.
Offering grants of up to $140,000, the Music Australia Core Contribution Fund will provide eligible organisations with a two-year investment to strengthen core operations and staffing, ultimately building stability and capacity within the Australian contemporary music sector.
The Music Australia Core Contribution Fund will focus on organisations representing and/or supporting:
- a key sector area or membership
- a specific genre of music
- gender equity
- Australian artists/musicians
This investment will address an organisation’s core operational needs, including essential expenses including staffing costs, administrative and running costs, professional skills development for artists and arts workers.
It will also support organisations to expand their impact by facilitating sector development initiatives and engaging in market development activities.
Applicants will need to demonstrate the impact this investment will have on their organisation and how it will contribute to building a sustainable and diverse Australian contemporary music industry.
“New and sustainable growth requires ambitious models of investment. Traditionally, core operations and staffing have only been partially funded through project and program-specific grants,” said Director of Music Australia. Millie Millgate.
“Music Australia recognises the important role of trade associations, peak bodies and member organisations – the majority of which are run on a volunteer basis or with minimal staffing support.”
“This targeted investment will increase the strength of Australian organisations and the value they subsequently provide to their respective memberships, made up of Australian artists and industry professionals,” said Millgate.
Applications for the Music Australia Core Contribution Fund are now open and will close Tuesday 12 November 2024 (3.00pm AEDT). For more information on eligibility and to apply, visit: www.creative.gov.au for details.
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