Applications are currently being accepted for the RANT arts Quick Response Grants 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Quick Response Grants will fund professional development opportunities for artists and arts workers or small project opportunities. The program supports immediate need that arises where the activity is unable to be planned for or supported in other funding rounds, for example taking up professional development, skills development or small project opportunities at short notice.
Eligible applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
The Regional Arts Fund is managed in Tasmania by RANT Arts and applications are only accepted from Tasmanian artists/ arts workers or organisations.
To be eligible you must:
Reside in Tasmania
Be an individual or Australian incorporated organisation or local government organisation
Have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) that is registered to your name and location
If required by the Australian Tax Office, be registered for the purposes of GST
Not have any outstanding reports, acquittals or serious breaches relating to any Australian Government funding or funding from a state or territory Regional Program Administrator. A serious breach is one that has resulted in, or warrants, the termination of a grant agreement.
The following information is required:
The completed application form including a balanced project budget.
Details of your auspicing organisation (if required)
A one page resume/CV for all paid professional personnel in the project. (If you can, we recommend you consolidate these into one PDF)
Samples of artwork by paid artists and key artistic personnel involved in the project. (This can include images, PowerPoint slides, soundtracks, videos, catalogues, reviews, articles, programs or critiques – quality rather than quantity is the recommendation here)
A maximum of five support and/or confirmation letters. (If you can we recommend you consolidate these into one PDF)
Read the RANT Arts Regional Arts Fund Guidance material before starting your application.
If you would like assistance with your application, please contact a member of the RANT Arts team.Apply online via the links below or above.
Apply for RANT arts Quick Response Grants