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Grant Writing Skill Set

Grant Writing Skill Set

State ID EAF65

This 8-week skill set is designed to give you the practical tools and confidence to successfully apply for grants and funding in the arts and creative industries. Give yourself the best chance of securing support to bring your creative ideas to life.

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Overview

When Semester 1, 2026

How On campus

Are you ready to take your creative projects to the next level? 

This 8-week skill set is designed to give you the practical tools and confidence to successfully apply for grants and funding in the arts and creative industries. You’ll learn how to plan, budget and prepare strong applications tailored to the arts sector. You’ll be guided through the key steps of identifying opportunities, writing persuasively, and presenting your project in a way that stands out to funding bodies.

Whether you’re an arts industry professional, a recent graduate in Media, Music, or Art and Design, or a practising artist looking to secure support for your work, this program will equip you with the skills to turn your ideas into funded projects.

  • Planning and structuring arts projects for funding opportunities
  • Preparing realistic project budgets and financial plans
  • Writing clear, persuasive and competitive grant applications
  • Understanding funding bodies and how to meet their requirements
  • Building confidence in applying for arts and creative industry funding

I have the following attributes:

  • A genuine interest in developing or supporting arts projects
  • Strong motivation to pursue funding opportunities in the creative industries
  • Basic organisational skills and attention to detail
  • The ability to communicate ideas clearly in writing
  • A background in the media, music, art or design

 

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