Arts organisations qualify if they are:

• a bona-fide cultural organisation* 
• a legally constituted non-profit body**
• engaged in the pursuit of quality cultural activities
• the project for which the funds are to be granted will further Australia's cultural life.
  
  

Artist (or groups of artists) qualify if:

• they are a bona-fide practising artist
• they are engaged in the pursuit of quality cultural activities
• the project for which the funds are to be granted will further Australia's cultural life
• the gift will be used for the designated purposes.
  
  

Click here for information you need to provide to AbaF

Use this budget template (strongly recommended) when preparing budget information to register your project.

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Questions?

Email Damien Hodgkinson or phone 03 9616 0300.

*AbaF refers to the Register of Cultural Organisations (ROCO) definition of cultural organisations in determining whether an organisation meets our criteria to receive a grant.  The organisation must have as its main purpose the promotion of one or more of the following arts-related activities: literature, music, performing art, visual art, craft, design, film, video, television, radio, community arts, Aboriginal arts or moveable cultural heritage. 

For more information:

• Visit the ROCO - Register of Cultural Organisations
• ** Read the fact sheet tax basics for non profit organisations