Gifted Proposals

Gifted Proposals 2026

Sunshine Coast Art Foundation (SCAF) promotes the development and prosperity of the arts on the Sunshine Coast through fundraising and philanthropic investment that facilitates artistic vibrancy and engages the public imagination.

To express your interest in receiving support from SCAF as a Gifted recipient, please complete the Eligibility and Proposal details and submit your proposal by 30 September.

If you have questions contact us at info@scartsfoundation.com

Vision and Values

Gifted recipients must contribute to SCAF’s vision for ‘an enlightened and enriched Sunshine Coast region that is transformed by philanthropic investment in the arts and culture’, and the following values:

COMMUNITY: We exist for the SC Community that is enriched and connected by art and creativity.

PROSPERITY: We will work to ensure the future growth & prosperity of the Foundation, the arts & artists of the SC.

TRUST: We are stewards of the gifts we receive, promising sound judgement, integrity & transparency in all activities.

INDEPENDENCE: We operate independently but collaboratively & know success comes from relationships.

QUALITY: We aim for the highest possible standards in our work & the artistic achievements of the region.

Gifted Proposals Closed Sept 30, 2024

Gifted Proposal Form

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Please note:

Gifted recipients from 2025 or previous recipients who have not completed their proposals or reports are ineligible to apply.
To avoid accidentally losing your work, we recommend drafting your responses in a separate document and copying them into the fields below.
If your project is not completed within 12 months of receiving funds you agree to
return the full amount. The timeframe may be extended upon written explanation.
Invoices for successful applicants must be received within 14 days of the Gifted
announcement (24 October 2025).
5 Gifted recipients will be selected, each receiving $5000 for their project.

Items marked * are required.

Eligibility for Gifted Support: *

A not-for-profit arts or cultural organisation (legally constituted) operating in the Sunshine Coast region. An artist, groups of artists, arts manager, arts worker or student living, practising or conducting a specific project in the Sunshine Coast region. A not-for-profit space for arts development, performance, collecting and exhibiting, screen presentations and arts education in the Sunshine Coast region.

SECTION 1: PROPOSAL & PROJECT OVERVIEW

Organisation/Artist Name(s):

Contact First Name:

Contact Last Name:

Date of birth:

Email:

Mobile:

Address:

Website (if applicable):

Social Media: (if applicable)

Title of Project:

Proposed Project Dates and Timeline:

Start date:

End date:

Field of Project

Project Summary (Max 250 words):

SECTION 2: YOUR CAPABILITY & COMMUNITY IMPACT

Artist/Team Experience (Max 150 words):

Community Engagement & Benefit (Max 150 words):

SECTION 3: SUPPORTING MATERIALS

Artistic Work Example Link: Provide a link (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo - max 2 mins) OR link to a one-page document. (Submissions must adhere to these guidelines.)

Video Pitch: You are required to submit a 1-minute video pitch as part of your application. This video should be recorded in one take. Please link to your video below and add any password details if your video is private.

Password to video if needed:

Headshot Upload: (jpg, JPEG, png, or heic only. Max 4Mb)

CV Upload: (in pdf format, limited to 1 page, max 4Mb)

Please check all your information is correct before pressing the Submit Proposal button as data is not saved.

Announcement:

Successful applicants are expected to attend the Gifted Announcement event on Friday 24 October.

Reporting:

Successful applicants must submit an outcome report of their project at the end of their proposed timeline.