Creative Engine Grants - Round 2 2025

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CREATIVE ENGINE GRANT
APPLICATION 2025

IGNITION

Ignition grants are designed for projects that are in the early stages of creation and need support in transitioning from creative development to preparation for presentation.

We are looking for impressive ideas with well thought out project plans. These are projects which have already received either funding, or held a development showing / reading or equivalent, and are now seeking additional funds to develop the project further.

KEY DATES

Applications Open - Monday 21 July 2025
Applications Close - 9:00am, Monday 18 August 2025

ELIGIBLE REHEARSAL PERIODS

Applicants must be available to complete their studio rehearsal time during one of the eligible allotted weeks listed below:

Monday 29 September - Friday 3 October, 2025
Monday 6 October - Friday 10 October, 2025
Monday 3 November - Friday 7 November, 2025
Monday 10 November - Friday 14 November, 2025
Monday 17 November - Friday 21 November, 2025
Monday 24 November - Friday 28 November, 2025

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Please complete the following application and consider your project connection to each of the selection criteria:

CONNECTION
What are your/the project’s connections to Geelong?
Why is this project relevant currently for Geelong audiences and communities?
How does this project support your current practice and how may the project contribute to your professional career development?

INNOVATION
In your approach, be that through art form, story or concept – what innovation is being explored?
What specific creative outcomes are you hoping to achieve from this exploration?

PLANNING

What are your plans to reach your creative ambitions for this project?
What do you need for this project to be a success?
How will you support your own well-being and that of your collaborators?

Download a copy of the IGNITION Key Selection Criteria here

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ABOUT YOU

The next set of questions are for us to learn a little about you. Click 'Continue' to get started.

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What's your full name?Type your answer here

First Name

Last Name

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What's your email?Type your answer here

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What's your phone number?Type your answer here

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Organisation (if applicable)Type your answer here

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Would you like to sign up to our Creative Engine E-Newsletter?We'll keep you up-to-date with all the latest Creative Engine events and opportunities!

YesNo

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Do you identify as any of the below? (Select all that apply)

LGBTQIA+

First Nations

Person of Colour

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse

Deaf and/or Disabled

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Pronouns

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What is the structure of your company or independent practice?

Amateur artist

Amateur company

Semi-professional artist

Semi-professional/profit share company

Community facilitator/artist

Young and/or emerging independent artist

Professional independent artist

Professional company

Other

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ABOUT YOUR PROJECT

The next set of questions are for us to learn a little about your project. Click 'Continue' to answer.

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What is the name of your project?Type your answer here

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What artform best describes your project?Type your answer here

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Describe your project:500 words max

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What stage of development is your project at and why does your project need development at Geelong Arts Centre?Eg. Have you written a script? Have you had a development process?

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What do you hope to have achieved by the end of your supported development?Please note: this funding and venue access does not include formal presentation or public performance

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What do you need for your project to be a success?

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Do you live or work in Geelong surrounding regions?

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If you selected no, could you please demonstrate your connection or intended connection to the local community?200 words max

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SELECTION CRITERIA

The next set of questions are for us to learn a little about your project.

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CONNECTION

What are your/the project’s connections to Geelong?

Why is this project relevant currently for Geelong audiences and communities?

How does this project support your current practice and how may the project contribute to your professional career development?

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CONNECTION

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INNOVATION

In your approach, be that through art form, story or concept – what innovation is being explored?

What specific creative outcomes are you hoping to achieve from this exploration?

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INNOVATION

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PLANNING

What are your plans to reach your creative ambitions for this project?

What do you need for this project to be a success?

How will you support your own well-being and that of your collaborators?

Click 'Continue' to answer.

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PLANNING

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ABOUT YOUR PROJECT

The next set of questions are for us to learn a little about your project. Click 'Continue' to answer.

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Your Project TeamEg. Names, roles and a short bio for each project team member

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When would you be available to complete your in-studio development time? (5 days)Select your preferred dates. You can preference your weeks and we will do what we can to accommodate your requests.

Monday 29 September - Friday 3 October, 2025

Monday 6 October - Friday 10 October, 2025

Monday 3 November - Friday 7 November, 2025

Monday 10 November - Friday 14 November, 2025

Monday 17 November - Friday 21 November, 2025

Monday 24 November - Friday 28 November, 2025

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COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Although not a requirement, we encourage successful applicants to give back to our thriving artistic community by offering a small public engagement outcome either during or at the completion of their residency.

This may include, but is not limited to:

• Social media sharing
• Informal or formal showings
• Workshops and/or masterclass
• Script readings
• Feedback sessions

Click 'Continue' to answer.

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Please provide details of the public engagement outcome of your projectThe final form of the public engagement outcome can be defined in negotiation with Geelong Arts Centre if your application is successful

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ACCESS & DIVERSITY

We support the diversity of lived experiences in the d/Deaf and Disabled community and encourage multiple marginalised Disabled people to apply.

An additional $2,000 in access costs is available for this grant.

Please email creativeengine@geelongartscentre.org.au to discuss accessibility requirements.

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$5,000 Budget - Template is available for download here

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Max. file size: 10.6MB

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Budget notesIf required please add any information explaining your budget, in addition to the the budget template, alongside this form.

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Please upload any further support material you would like us to consider hereIf you have nothing to upload, please hit "submit" to complete the application

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Public Liability Insurance is required for use of the Geelong Arts Centre studios. If successful, you will be required to provide a Certificate of Currency for at least $20 million coverage. Please acknowledge that you will provide this if successful.If you do not currently have PLI, many artists opt for Duck for Cover: duckforcover.com.au

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