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Access Arts SAFE Fund

The SAFE fund has been established to provide fast, flexible assistance to emerging and professional artists living in Queensland experiencing disability or disadvantage. The significant costs of attending conferences, training courses or events and the lack of timely funding options can mean that opportunities are missed. Often a piece of equipment or a short period of mentoring could make all the difference to artists seeking professional careers. SAFE provides timely, one-off funding of up to $1000 for scholarships, grants or no interest loans throughout the year. Hence there is no closing date for applications. SAFE also provides an annual award for outstanding achievement in both the performing and visual arts.

Make a Donation to the SAFE Fund

You can now make a donation to the SAFE Fund through Access Arts online donation facility at OurCommunity. Visit ourcommunity.com.au/accessarts to support this worthwhile program.

Eligibility

Emerging and professional artists experiencing disability or disadvantage who have not received funding from SAFE within a two-year period are welcome to apply. Applicants must demonstrate that funding or in-kind support is being contributed from other sources apart from SAFE, or that they are working in partnership with Access Arts to apply for additional funding or support. Individuals may apply on behalf of an unincorporated group.

Activities and Items which can be funded include, but are not limited to:

• Travel and accommodation assistance for artists and/or their support person to attend training/conferences/events which will have a direct and lasting impact on their artistic development.
• Mentoring/tutoring assistance to assist with reaching specific artistic goals.
• Funding to assist with a particular project which will further the applicant’s artistic career, EG an initial exhibition or a demo CD.
• Funding to assist with setting up an arts-related business.
• Assistance with working in the arts industry, (EG equipment not covered under the Workplace Modifications Scheme - visit www.jobaccess.gov.au.

SAFE Fund Downloads

Download a SAFE Fund Application Form here.

Download the SAFE Fund Application Guidelines here.

Download the SAFE Fund Selection Criteria here.

Download the SAFE Budget Template here.

Completed applications can be sent by email to marissa@accessarts.org.au or by post to:

Access Arts
SAFE Fund Applications
PO Box 6495
Fairfield Q 4103

For more information contact Marissa Ker at Access Arts on 3844 5897 or email marissa@accessarts.org.au.