The Contemporary Music Fund Short Notice Activity Program (CMF SNAP) is a grant program that supports short notice opportunities for individuals, bands and music industry professionals. 

The programs key focus is to capitalise on available opportunities by supporting applicants to respond to short notice, career building opportunities where the time frame is out of the applicants control and the activity cannot be funded under the Arts Projects for Individuals/Organisations grant programs.

Applicants can apply for up to $5000 for professional development opportunities, up to $10,000 for national and regional touring/showcasing opportunities and up to $15,000 for international touring/showcasing opportunities.

This program may fund up to 100% of your activity costs and applicants can apply twice per financial year.

Who can apply?

Individuals and groups are welcome to apply however:

• individuals must have Australian citizenship or permanent resident status
• groups including unincorporated bodies, partnerships and individuals informally collaborating on an activity must be based in Australia
• if you are considering submitting an administered/auspiced grant you must contact the department before commencing your application
• if you are applying on behalf of Aboriginal people, you must provide evidence of significant Aboriginal involvement in the conception, development of and participation in the activity
• although WA residency is not a requirement to apply for a grant, if you are applying from outside WA you will need to show the benefits to WA artists, creatives, arts or cultural workers in your application

What can I apply for?

Eligible activities may include, but are not limited to:

• performances, festivals and events regionally, nationally and internationally 
• support slots for larger touring bands
• performance at industry showcases and events
• professional development opportunities via invitation only.

• Email: grantsprogramsca@dlgsc.wa.gov.au