Grant Briefing Workshop 13 March 2013

1. Grant Briefing Workshop 13 March 2013

2. Agenda • The Grants Review Story • What’s Changed • New Grants Framework in a Nutshell 2

3. Why Review NAC’s Grants? CALL FOR REVIEW • Feedback from artists and arts organisations • Most grants introduced in 2000 or when NAC was formed in 1991. Changes in the arts scene since. 1 TIME TO REVIEW 2 3

4. Our Journey Together 2011 2012 2013 May Jun Jul Sep Nov Jun Jul Nov Feb Project Grants Industry Sharing 3 Dialogue Sessions 9 Focus Groups Discussions Industry Sharing Seed Grant Organisation Development Grants – Industry Consultations – Grant(s) Launched 4

5. What You Wanted… • Address Differentiated Needs of a Growing Arts Sector • Greater diversity • Different areas of practice, stages of growth • Develop Intermediaries and Audiences • Go Beyond Funding • Space • Information, resources, guidance • Improve Grant Processes • Streamlined grants, more seamless support • More dialogue, feedback, transparency 5

6. Agenda • The Grants Review Story • What’s Changed • New Grants Framework in a Nutshell 6

7. Key Improvements in the New Grants Framework • Simpler outcome-based framework • Expanded eligibility • Targeted support vs one-size-fits-all • More transparent, more seamless 7

8. Simpler Outcome-based Framework Organisation Devt ORGANISATION DEVT Major Grant (1, 2 Year) Major Grant (3 Year) Seed Grant (Traditional Arts) Seed Grant (All Art Forms) GENERAL GRANTS Creation Arts Creation Fund Presentatn & Promotn Production Publishing & Translatn Community Participatn Presentatn & Participatn Pocket Rocket Partnership Funding for Arts Businesses Market & Audience Devt International Travel International Collaboratn Capability Devt Market Devt Arts Professional Devt International Arts Residency Research & Devt Arts Research & Devt 8

9. Simpler Outcome-based Framework Organisation Devt ORGANISATION DEVT Major Grant (1, 2 Year) Major Grant (3 Year) Seed Grant (Traditional Arts) Seed Grant (All Art Forms) 7 Programs GENERAL GRANTS Creation 14Grants Arts Creation Fund Partnership Funding for Arts Businesses Production International Collaboratn Based on Programme Outcome Based on Type of Activity and/or Applicant Presentatn & Promotn Presentatn & Participatn Publishing & Translatn Community Participatn Market & Audience Devt Pocket Rocket International Travel Capability Devt Market Devt Arts Professional Devt Research & Devt International Arts Residency Arts Research & Devt Greater flexibility within each Programme 9

10. WHO Expanded Eligibility • Collectives • Amateurs, Semi-professionals (Presentation & Participation) • For-profits (Eligible for most project grants except Creation, R&D and up to 30% usually) WHAT • New forms of practice and activities 10

11. Organisations • Major Grant Targeted Support vs One-size-fits-all Seed Grant* + Productions Capability Development • Individuals • Presentation & Participation • Production* + • Organisations* + * Introduced under the New Grants Framework 11

12. 1 year open window for successful Creation awardees to take their work to the next stage More Dialogue • No wrong door policy • Interviews / pitching sessions • More face-to-face discussions More Transparent, More Seamless APPLICATION • Sharing of Feedback by External Interview Panel • Sharing of funding rationale More Details “Seamless” ANNOUNCEMENT PROCESSES 12

13. Agenda • The Grants Review Story • What’s Changed • New Grants Framework in a Nutshell 13

14. Organisation Development 1 Supports your growth as an organisation contributing significantly to the Singapore arts scene. Open to: Not-for-Profit Organisations • SEED GRANT • Up to 3 years, subject to annual review • Capped at 70%of AQC, at $50k~150k per FY • MAJOR GRANT • 3-yeargrant, with a major review after three cycles • Capped at 50% of AQC • Once-a-year application window Friendly Features Note that groups receiving Organisation Development support can only apply for Capability Development and R&D grants. Activities supported by other project grants should be built into OD grant proposal and funding. Simpler Budget templates More face-to-face discussion Interviews, sharing of panel feedback 14

15. Creation (formerly ACF) 2 Supports your creation and redevelopment of quality, distinctive artistic content that resonate with audiences at home and abroad Activities Supported Open to: Artists (Collaborations Possible) • Creation of original works • Once-a-year application window • Support capped at up to $50K per project, and $35K (for Lit Arts) for up to 18 months + • Adaptation or redeveloping works across disciplines • Translation (for literary arts) Friendly Features Interviews / Pitching Open window for support in Production / Presentation Stage Involves 3rd Eye, Residencies 15

16. Production *NEW* 3 Supports your production of signature artistic works & platforms that have significant impact on both local and international markets Activities Supported Open to: Organisations and Individuals • Twice-a-year application window • Support capped at 50%*of AQC, at $50k~$150k per FY • Performances, exhibitions • Literary Publications (Series / Block Publishing) • Conferences, Competitions, Festivals, Fairs • International Co-Productions Friendly Features Interviews / Pitching Can be supported seamlessly from Creation Grant * For-profit Organisations can be supported at up to 30% 16

17. Presentation & Participation 4 enables a wide range of arts practitioners and organisations to present diverse quality arts activities increasing arts appreciation and participation in Singapore. New Grants Framework What it used to be Presentation & Promotion Publishing & Translation Community Participation Grant Presentation & Participation Pocket Rocket Partnership for Arts Businesses 17

18. Presentation & Participation 4 enables a wide range of arts practitioners and organisations to present diverse quality arts activities increasing arts appreciation and participation in Singapore. Activities Supported Open to: Organisations and Individuals • 6 application windows a year • Support capped at 50%*of AQC, at up to $50k per FY • Performances, exhibitions • Literary and Art Form Publications • Co-creative Projects with members of the Public • Conferences, Festivals Friendly Features Simple Forms, Budget and Reporting Requirements + Can support projects by amateurs, hobbyists, semi-professionals • Music EPs * For-profit Organisations can be supported at up to 30% 18

19. The Difference between Production and P&P Presentation & Participation Production • “Signature”, “Significant Impact” • ~$50K - $150K per FY • Local or international presentations • 2 windows • Much more selective (external assessment required) • Open to professional artists with a strong track record • 3-10 projects per year • “Diversity”, “Appreciation”, “Participation” • Up to $50K per FY • Local presentations only • 6 windows • Most applications assessed internally by NAC • Open to artists, amateurs, informal groups • ~ 350 projects per year 19

20. Market & Audience Development 5 supports your activities to build audiences, patrons and supporters to complement artistic efforts at home and abroad. New Grants Framework What it used to be International Travel Grant (ITG) Market Devt Grant (MDG) Market & Audience Devt International Collaboration Grant (ICG) 20

21. Market & Audience Development 5 supports activities to build audiences, patrons and supporters to complement artistic efforts at home and abroad. Open to: Organisations and Individuals Activities Supported • 6 application windows a year • Support capped at 50%*of AQC, at up to $70k per FY • Up to 3 travel related grants per FY • International Activities (E.g., touring, festivals, fairs, media visits, etc.) • Marketing and Publicity + Friendly Features • Market Research, Branding Initiatives • Resource materials or collateral for sponsor or audience engagement Flexible to provide holistic support for your market development plan Open to intermediaries *For-profit Organisations can be supported at up to 30% 21

22. Capability Development 6 Supports your efforts in acquiring competencies & knowledge required to meet the demands and challenges of your work New Grants Framework What it used to be Artist Professional Devt Grant (APDG) Capability Development International Artist Residency (IAR) 22

23. Capability Development 6 Supports your efforts in acquiring competencies & knowledge required to meet the demands and challenges of your work Activities Supported Open to: Organisations and Individuals • 6 application windows a year • Support capped at 70%*of AQC • Training Activities (E.g., Courses, Workshops) • Residencies • In-house Training INDIVIDUALS ORGANISATIONS • Up to $75k per FY • Helps defray Manpower Costs • Up to$20k per FY + • Sending Staff on Training • Internships, Mentorships, Apprenticeships • Work Attachments Friendly Features Supports arts professionals besides artists Targeted support for Orgs / Individals + Open to Org Devt Grant recipients (FY13-15) • Developing Training Programmes for Industry * For-profit Organisations can be supported at up to 30% 23

24. A Note on Supporting Travel What is my purpose of travel? What it used to be • International Devt Grant (IDG) • International Travel Grant (ITG) • Market Development Grant (MDG) • International Collaboration Grant (ICG) Artist Professional Devt Grant (APDG) International Artist Residency (IAR) 24

25. A Note on Supporting Travel Possible scenarios Travel as a cost component supported under the different grant programmes. Production • Deep collaboration with an overseas partner that will result in a significant international co-prodn. What it used to be • International Devt Grant (IDG) • International Travel Grant (ITG) • Market Development Grant (MDG) • International Collaboration Grant (ICG) Market & Audience Devt • Presenting in a festival, conference, trade fair • Smaller scale collaboration with an overseas partner • Overseas presentations Artist Professional Devt Grant (APDG) International Artist Residency (IAR) Capability Devt • Attending a conference • Training / residency programmes overseas 25

26. Research & Development 7 builds up the research capabilities in the arts, and supports research and documentation projects that expand our knowledge of the arts and cultural sector, audiences and policies. Activities Supported Open to: Organisations and Individuals (with research expertise) • Research priorities: • Artistic practice of art forms in Singapore • Impact of the Arts on Society • Policies and Practices that shape Arts Development • No application windows • Supports up to 100%of AQC, at up to $50k per FY Friendly Features Open to Org Devt grant receipients Researcher retains IP (though NAC may use and circulate findings) Up to 100% Support, apply any time 26

27. Simpler Outcome-based Framework Organisation Devt ORGANISATION DEVT Major Grant (1, 2 Year) Major Grant (3 Year) Seed Grant (Traditional Arts) Seed Grant (All Art Forms) GENERAL GRANTS Creation Arts Creation Fund Presentatn & Promotn Production Publishing & Translatn Community Participatn Presentatn & Participatn Pocket Rocket Partnership Funding for Arts Businesses Market & Audience Devt International Travel International Collaboratn Capability Devt Market Devt Arts Professional Devt International Arts Residency Research & Devt Arts Research & Devt 27

28. * Support to For-Profit Organisations is capped at 30% of project expenditure 28

29. NAC’s Direct Support to Artists and Arts Groups (Includes Scholarships, CET providers, Awards, residencies & training) (Includes Project Grants) (Includes Organisation Development Grants) $36.5M $26.2M $19.4M $19.1M $18.3M $15.4M 29

30. NAC’s Support through Grants has more than Doubled $14.4M $10.1M $8.3M $7.2M $6.2M 30

31. What Happens Now? • Grant guidelines, forms are now available on NAC’s website • Download and complete application form and submit it via email / hard copy to NAC • Online grant application portal should be available end 2013 31

32. Q & A 如果您比较熟悉以华语沟通，您也可以以中文提问，我们的同事将为您作翻译。 சந்தேகங்கள் அல்லது கேள்விகளிருந்தால் தயக்கம் இன்றி கேற்கவும் Anda ada sebarang soalan? 32