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North Queensland Regional Program – Expressions of Interest



Applications Close: Friday, 19 November 2021

Screen Queensland is seeking Expressions of Interest proposals from organisations interested in delivering a program of workshops and events, to help develop the skills and career pathways of creatives and production crews living in North Queensland.

This opportunity exists to help continue growing the skills and capacity of the state within regional Queensland, as part of Screen Queensland’s North Queensland Regional Program. This program is an expansion of an existing three-year pilot program, which commits to growing the screen sector in Far North Queensland —targeting regional areas 150km outside of the major metropolitan hubs of South East Queensland. 

This program will run over a three-year period, commencing in the 2021-22 financial year. There is a possibility of contract extension, based on delivery of key performance indicators.

Available Funding and Terms

Up to $225,000 grant funding per year for three years (total $675,000) will be offered to the successful applicant.

Applicants should provide a budgeted breakdown of the proposed program of activities. This can include career pathway programs, creative and crew development programs, and/or microfilm and short form projects, aimed at delivering credit-based outcomes. 

Screen Queensland will partner with the applicant to deliver the suite of activities.  


HOW TO APPLY

APPLICATION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS

Who can apply?  

 To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Meet the general eligibility requirements set out in Screen Queensland’s Terms of Trade including, but limited to the following: 
    • Be an Australian incorporated entity, and
    • Have a valid ABN.

How do I apply? 

Applications are developed via Screen Queensland’s online Smarty Grants application system.  

You can apply online HERE.

Please allow for system downtime or internet service provider problems when completing your application and save the application regularly.   

Please note, late applications cannot be accepted. Screen Queensland reserves the right to not accept incomplete applications. Application materials will not be returned by Screen Queensland. 

An automated application email will be sent to you within 30 minutes as confirmation that Screen Queensland has received your application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to contact Screen Queensland if they do not receive an application receipt email.   

What documents do I need to provide? 

Applicants are required to submit: 

  • Program proposal addressing key criteria and potential outcomes 
  • CVs and bios of all key personnel 
  • Budget  
  • Letter/s of support (if applicable).

Applicants are welcome to provide additional material where they believe it will be beneficial to the application. Screen Queensland will inform applicants in writing of any missing materials and the applicant will have ten business days to supply the missing documents, after which the application will be deemed to have been withdrawn.  

THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS

APPLICATION ASSESSMENT

How will my application be assessed?

Funding decisions are competitive and subject to a creative and commercial assessment. Screen Queensland reserves the right to vary the amount applied for by applicants and, if there are no competitive and viable applications received, to not proceed with funding for the program.  

Applications will be assessed and evaluated by at least two readers, including one external assessor, and then proceed to a panel assessment comprised of internal and external industry members.  

The recommendation by the panel will then progress to the Board of Screen Queensland for a final decision.  

What happens when my application has been assessed?  

Applicants will be informed in writing whether their application has or has not been successful. Screen Queensland aims to make funding decisions within 3 – 4 weeks of an application being lodged, and will advise applicants in writing of their application outcome after the final Board decision is made. 

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS

What happens when my application is successful?  

Successful applicants will be informed in writing of the offer, with the grant amount available for their event/s and outlining the next steps.  

Applicants who accept the grant offer will then be required to enter into an agreement with Screen Queensland outlining the terms and conditions of the funding, including the specific deliverables required. 

Successful funding applicants must provide detailed reporting and acquittal information on the activities undertaken and in accordance with KPIs, which will be negotiated between the successful applicant and Screen Queensland at the time of contracting.  

How will the grant be paid?

A specific drawdown schedule will be agreed between Screen Queensland and the successful applicant, and will be set out in the contract. Payment of the grant will only be made once the contract is fully executed, and all conditions of funding are satisfied, including receipt of a valid tax invoice.  


ENQUIRIES

If you have any queries, please email Screen Queensland via the below details and include your full name and contact details.

Rowena Billard
Screen Culture and Community Director 
screenculture@screenqld.com.au