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Creative Engine Grants - Round 2 2025 - IGNITION

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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 

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    ABOUT YOUR PROJECT

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    Eg. Have you written a script? Have you had a development process?
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    Please note: this funding and venue access does not include formal presentation or public performance
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    200 words max
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    SELECTION CRITERIA

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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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    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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    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?

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    ABOUT YOUR PROJECT

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    Eg. Names, roles and a short bio for each project team member
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    Select your preferred dates. You can preference your weeks and we will do what we can to accommodate your requests.
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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

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    The 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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    If required please add any information explaining your budget, in addition to the the budget template, alongside this form.
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    If you do not currently have PLI, many artists opt for Duck for Cover: duckforcover.com.au
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