Arts organisations – annual programs 2024-25

The peers discussed the overall quality of the applications to this round. They commended the quality of the applications received and the exciting artistic programs presented.

Stronger applications included:

• targeted letters of support showing sector or audience demand for the work and/or speaking to the organisation’s capacity of the organisation to deliver
• carefully curated, strategic and relevant support material
• evidence of outcomes of previous activities, particularly when referring to benefit or impact.

Applicants were encouraged to:

• write in Plain English and avoid jargon or artform specific language
• clearly outline activities in simple terms and talk about how grant funds would be used
• use the written body of the application to speak to the overall goals of the proposed activities rather than relying on supporting material to communicate key information
• have the application proofread before it is submitted
• include clear evidence of any confirmed partnerships
• tell the peers why the activities are timely (why this, why now?)
• stick to the support material limits noted in the application form
• make sure that all links provided work and are accessible (no log in required, small file sizes).

Application budgets should include:

• appropriate artist wages and fees in line with industry rates
• in-kind contributions from the applicant, partners and/or supporters
• notes around unsecured funding including contingencies in the budget notes
• notes around whether projected income was reasonable or achievable, with references to track records or history of achieving particular targets.

Arts Tasmania carefully manages actual and perceived conflicts of interest for both staff members and peers involved in the assessment process.

For more information on the management of conflicts of interest, please visit how decisions are made.