Climate Action Arts Grants Program 2026 Application

Climate Action Arts Grant - 2026

Climate Action Arts Grant is a pilot grants program developed and funded by Ingrained Foundation with the support of a local funder and program delivery partner Arts Northern Rivers (ANR).
Welcome to our 2026 Climate Action Arts Grant application

We are so glad you are here! Please read the Application Guidelines before commencing, you find all of the following information:
- Grant objectives
- Eligibility and assessment criteria
Key Grant Dates:

Applications open: Monday 16 February 2026

Applications close: Thursday 31 March 2026

Recipients accounced: w/c 18 May 2026

Grant delivery: 25 May 2026 - 28 February 2027

With a funding pool of $40,000 we are inviting applications for projects from $5,000 up to $20,000.

Important information:

BEFORE starting your on line application:
- Gather and SAVE all your supporting evidence in one place.
COMPLETING your on line application:
- Set aside quiet time, ensure that you have all your saved responses and documents ready.
- Create your own free Jotform account.
- Start your application via the link below enusing you are logged in to your account.
- Remember to SAVE your application at the end of each page. The Jotform platform DOES NOT allow you to save your progress if you are not logged in to your own account.
- All supporting documents are to be loaded at the end of the application.
- Remember to press 'Submit' once all sections and documents are completed.
- Before exiting the browser, check to make sure you have received an email to confirm your submission is complete (sent to the registered email). If you can't see it, remember to check your SPAM folder.
If you have any questions in relation to the application process, or are unable to complete the application in this format please contact us to discuss how we can support. You can contact us between 11am - 4pm Tuesday and Wednesday.

Email: sean@artsnorthernrivers.com.au

Telephone: 0456 770 632

Please click on images/links below to access Application Guidelines & PDF version of application.

Name of Organisation / Individual or Group applying:*
Physical Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Postal Address (if different from above)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Contact Person:*

First NameLast Name
Position*
Phone*
Email*
example@example.com
ABN:*
ACN (applicable for registered companies):
Please provide a brief description of you, your NFP or group including examples of similar projects or initiatives (150 words or less)*

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YesNo
Yes - you will need to upload this certificate at the end of applicationNoNo - I/we am willing to obtain if this application is successful

Part B – Project Details
Name of Project:*
Grant amount requested :*
Must be between $5,000 - $20,000
Start date of Project*

MonthDayYear
End date of Project*

DayMonthYear
Projects must be completed between 25 May 2026 - 28 February 2027 including aquittal.
In what towns / localities will your project take place?
How will your project engage new audiences in climate change conversation and action (150 words or less)*

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Brief description of the Project 1-2 sentences including the who, what and where (150 words or less):*

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What is the primary artform of your project?*
What is the secondary artform of your project?
YesNo
If yes, you are required to provide referees from relevant communities and/or organisations who are prepared to speak to your experience and/or your proposal. Refer to First Nations Cultural and Intellectual Property in the Arts.
Describe your project in more detail. Outline what you plan to do and why (300 words or less)*

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What consultation has occurred with the community, if applicable? (300 words or less)*

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Project Management: Outline the project plan, milestones and timeframes for the project?*
Part B – Project Details - Other groups / Artists
YesNo
If 'yes' list the other groups / organisations involved in the project and briefly state the nature of their involvement. You will be required to provide a letter of support from these groups. (300 words or less)
YesNo
Part B – Project Details - Artists Details
How many PAID artists will be employed on the project?
How many UNPAID artists will be employed on the project?
Provide details for each artist involved in the project, paid and unpaid.
Artist 1 Name
Brief Role Description
Relevant Experience
Working with Children Check Number (if applicable)
Artist 2 Name
Brief Role Description
Relevant Experience
Working with Children Check Number (if applicable)
Artist 3 Name
Brief Role Description
Relevant Experience
Working with Children Check Number (if applicable)
Artist 4 Name
Brief Role Description
Relevant Experience
Working with Children Check Number (if applicable)
Artist 5 Name
Brief Role Description
Relevant Experience
Working with Children Check Number (if applicable)

Part C – Project Budget
In this section you will be asked to outline the total cost of your project including a budget breakdown and how you arrived at these figures.

Your funding request should equal your expenditure.
Total grant amount requested (excl GST)*
Expenses: Please outline what the grant funds will be used for. Remember that grant should mainly go towards artists, arts workers and expenses. The total of these amounts must be the same as the amont requested.
Artist fees and allowances (excl GST)*
Must be whole dollar amount
Artists fees and allowances details *
This can include travel, accommodation, living allowances.
Arts worker and allowances (excl GST)*
Must be whole dollar amount
Arts worker fees and allowances details *
This can include travel, accommodation, living allowances.
Total Production Costs*
Must be whole dollar amount
Production costs details *
Can include materials, venue hire, equipment hire, costume fees, production staff, stage managers / light techs / set construction
Administration costs*
Must be whole dollar amount
Administration costs details *
Can include stationary, printing, telephone, office expenses
Marketing costs*
Must be whole dollar amount
Marketing costs details *
Can include promotional material, media advertising
Total expenditure*
Must be whole dollars. The amount here should equal the total of your costs outlined above AND the total grant amount requested.
How did you arrive at those figures?*
150 words or less
Estimated IN KIND costs*
Must be whole dollar amount
Estimated IN KIND costs details *
Can include promotional material, volunteers time etc.

Part D – Measurement
The following section is to understand how you think about and plan to measure the impact of your project.
Describe the short term and long term benefits of this project for community? (150 words or less)*

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Describe how you would measure these benefits? (150 words or less)*

0/150
Describe your approach to sustainable arts practice in this project (150 words or less)*

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Part E – Supporting Documentation
Please provide the following information (where applicable) in .pdf format to support your application.

For organisations with DGR status we ask for evidence of DGR status and latest set of financial statements, as required documentation.

Other documents are not required but recommended. The more supporting information you can provide, the stronger your application will be.

If you/your organisation has a video that supports your application please add your video link in the section below.

All documents submitted will be treated as confidential.
Evidence of DGR status (if applicable)

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Latest set of financial statements including balance sheet and income and expenditure statement (if applicable).

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Summary budget for the initiative and any quotes received.*

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Summary initiative timeline.*

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Evidence of delivery of previous initiatives / projects.*

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Additional letters of support / endorsements.

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Evidence of Public Liability Certificate of Currency

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Add your website link here (if applicable).
How did you hear about this grant opportunity?

Part E - Certification / Sign-off

I certify that I am authorised to complete this application on behalf of my organisation or group, and that the information included in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Position*
Signature (please use your mouse / mousepad to sign)

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Date*

DayMonthYear
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Climate Action Arts Grant - 2026

Part A – Eligibility

Part B – Project Details

Part B – Project Details - Other groups / Artists

Part B – Project Details - Artists Details

Part C – Project Budget

Part D – Measurement

Part E – Supporting Documentation