CASP 2026 Application Form

CASP 2026 Application Form

Country Arts Support Program (CASP) Application Form. The Country Arts Support Program (CASP) is a small grants initiative funded by Arts North West through funding obtained from Create NSW and the NSW Government. The program supports locally driven arts and cultural projects that increase opportunities for participation, strengthen creative communities, celebrate local identity, and deliver social, cultural and economic benefits across the New England North West region. This application form will ask you to provide information about your project, including what you plan to deliver, who will benefit, your project budget, timeline, and how the project aligns with the aims of the CASP program. You will also be asked to upload supporting documentation, such as quotes, letters of support (where applicable), and evidence of consultation or compliance requirements. Please answer all questions as clearly and thoroughly as possible. The information you provide will be used to assess your application against the CASP assessment criteria and determine the project's eligibility for funding.
Organisation name or registered business name
ABN
Organisation or business type
Postal address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Primary contact person
Position
Phone Number
Email address
example@example.com If you need to Save this form and return later, this email address will be used to send your link to continue with your form.
Local government area
Eligibility
Has your organisation discussed this project with Arts North West?
Date discussed with Arts North West

DayMonthYear
Arts North West staff member
Does your organisation or business currently hold Public Liability Insurance?
Upload Certificate of Currency (required if you answered Yes to Public Liability Insurance)

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Does your organisation have any outstanding acquittals with Arts North West? No is the compliant answer.
Project Information
Project title
Project start date -Must start on or after 21 October, 2026

DayMonthYear
Project completion date - Must finish before 21 October, 2027

DayMonthYear
Project location(s) - List the location(s) where your project will take place, including the town, venue or community where activities will be delivered. If your project will occur across multiple locations, provide details for each location and explain how activities will be delivered in each community.
Project Description
Project Summary - Provide a brief overview of your project, including what you will do, where and when it will take place, who will be involved, and what you aim to achieve. This summary should clearly describe the project and its intended outcomes and actions
Why is this project needed? Explain why your project is important and why it should be funded. Describe the need or opportunity it addresses, the issue or gap it responds to, and how it will benefit your community,
Community Impact
Who will benefit from this project? Describe who will benefit from your project and how. Consider the artists, participants, audiences, communities, organisations or partners involved, and explain the cultural, social, educational or economic outcomes the project will deliver for your community.
Project Delivery
What experience does your organisation or business have delivering projects like this? - Describe your organisation's or business's relevant experience delivering similar projects. Include examples of previous projects, your team's skills and expertise, key partnerships, and any achievements that demonstrate your ability to successfully manage and deliver the proposed project.
Budget

Income Information

Rows	Source 1	Source 2	Source 3
Income already secured (amount and source required)
Intended income generated through this project (amount and source required)

Please provide a budget breakdown for your project

Rows	Amount for all of project costs	Amount requested through CASP
Artist Fees
Materials
Venue Hire
Public Programming costs eg. Marketing, printing etc
Other - Please state in the text box what 'Other' is and the amount
TOTAL - Please note CASP requests are limited to $3000.00

Total project cost (Amount in $)
Funding requested (Amount in $)
Why do you need CASP funding? - Explain why CASP funding is essential to deliver your project. Describe how the funding will be used, why it is needed, and what impact it will have on the project's success. If applicable, outline any other funding or in-kind support being contributed and explain why CASP funding is critical to making the project possible.
Supporting Documents
Quotes - Applicants must provide supporting quotes or other evidence (such as supplier estimates, invoices or pricing) for all significant project expenditure included in the project budget.

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Letter(s )of Support - Minimum of 1 is required

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Aboriginal Community Support - Where a project includes First Nations artists, cultural knowledge, storytelling, language, cultural practices, community engagement, or activities delivered for or with Aboriginal communities, applicants MUST provide evidence of appropriate consultation and support

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Working with Children Check (WWCC) - Where a project includes workshops, activities, performances, mentoring, or any other engagement involving children or young people (under 18 years of age), applicants MUST ensure that all artists, facilitators, contractors, staff and volunteers hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC).

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Declaration
Declaration 1: I declare that all information provided in this application, including all supporting documentation, is true, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Declaration 2: I declare that I am authorised to submit this application on behalf of the organisation or business and to enter into a funding agreement if the application is successful.
Declaration 3: If this application is successful, I agree on behalf of the organisation or business to comply with all terms and conditions of the Country Arts Support Program (CASP) Funding Agreement, including reporting, acquittal and funding requirements.
Name
Position
Date

DayMonthYear
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CASP 2026 Application Form

Eligibility

Project Information

Project Description

Community Impact

Project Delivery

Budget

Supporting Documents

Declaration