CASP | Country Arts Support Program

The CASP (Country Arts Support Program) is an annual small grants program with funding of up to $5,000 to support local community arts and cultural development, increase regional opportunities, cultural experiences, and economic benefits to the community in regional NSW.

Grants are available for short term arts and community projects, initiated and delivered in the following local Government areas in the Northern Rivers: Byron Shire, Clarence Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Tweed Shire.

Administered by Arts Northern Rivers through devolved funding from Create NSW, CASP is available for community engaged projects and activities that include workshops, exhibitions, performances, public art, and design projects.

The aims of Arts Northern Rivers CASP funding are to:

• Assist locally determined community arts and cultural activities
• Increase opportunities for regionally based groups and individuals to access a diverse range of arts programs
• Enable communities to explore and express their cultural identities
• Lead to greater awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity
• Increase the sustainability and resilience of regionally based community arts organisations and individuals

Applications are assessed by a panel of arts professionals convened by Arts Northern Rivers.

Download the funding guidelines here.

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‍CASP 2025 Key Dates:

Applications open - April 7, 2025

Applications closed - June 2, 2025

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CASP 2025 Roadshow

Throughout April and May, Arts Northern Rivers are on the road providing 1:1 CASP Support sessions in Kyogle, Byron, Evans Head, Grafton, Nimbin and Murwillumbah. This is an opportunity to seek advice on your CASP project and connect with the Arts Northern Rivers team. 

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Register for a 20 minute appointment below:

Vacant Shop - 131 Summerland Way, Kyogle – Tuesday 15 April, 11-1PM

Lone Goat Gallery, Byron Bay – Thursday 17 April, 12-2PM

Recreational Hall, Evans Head - Wednesday 30 April, 12-2PM

Tweed Regional Museum, Murwillumbah – Thursday 1 May, 12-2PM

Seven On Sibley, Nimbin - Tuesday 6 May, 12-2PM

Grafton Regional Gallery, Grafton - Wednesday 7 May, 12-1PM

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All applicants must discuss their project with Arts Northern Rivers before applying. To arrange a 1:1 information/support session, contact Sean between 9.30am - 4pm, Tuesday and Wednesday, on 0456 770 632 or sean@artsnorthernrivers.com.au

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Information on previous successful applicants is here.

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