CCAFF Application Process

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CCAFF Application Process

CCAFF applications are to be submitted on the last Friday in April to Local Government.  Contact your Local Government to be advised of the actual April closing date, as some local governments may bring forward their closing dates to meet Council meeting schedules.

Overview of the CCAFF Application Process

January - April

  • Applicants undertake a planning process for their project.
  • Applicants contact the CCAFF Project Officer to discuss projects and eligibility.
  • Where relevant, applicants gain planning approval from Local Government planning committees for the proposed CCAFF project.
  • Advertising the CCAFF through media and other networks.
  • CCAFF Application forms available from the DCA.
  • Applicants contact the CCAFF Project Officer during this time to discuss final application.

April (Local Government closing date for applications)

  • Completed CCAFF applications to be submitted on the last Friday in April to Local Government.  Applicants must contact Local Government or check the DCA website to be advised of the actual closing date as some Local Government’s may bring forward their closing dates to meet Ordinary Council meeting schedules.
  • Applications are commented on and prioritised by Local Government.  Recommendations prepared and submitted to next Ordinary Council meeting.

June

  • All applications, along with the original Local Government comment form and Ordinary Council minutes, are forwarded to the DCA, CCAFF Project Officer, by the DCA nominated date – check website for details.

June - July

  • Internal DCA administration procedures are undertaken.
  • CCAFF Assessment Committee meets to assess application and make recommendations to the Minister for Culture and the Arts.
  • Minister considers recommendations and grants approvals.

August

  • Successful and unsuccessful applicants notified.

Application Forms and Guidelines are available for download

For more information about the Application Process, please contact the CCAFF Project Officer. Call DCA on +61 8 9224 7300 or toll free for Country WA callers only on 1800 199 090.  

Please note all applicants must contact the CCAFF Project Officer to discuss the project and its eligibility for funding at the earliest stages.
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