Carclew’s Quick Response Grants
Fast support for regional young creatives when opportunity calls.
Carclew’s Quick Response Grants provide fast-turnaround support for young artists and creative practitioners in regional South Australia who need to act quickly on a creative opportunity.
Whether it’s travelling to present your work, taking up a mentorship, attending a residency, building new skills through professional development, or investing in small essential equipment, this grant is designed to help you move when momentum is on your side.
With up to $750 available per application and outcomes advised within 5 days, Quick Response Grants are here to support the moments that can make a real difference to your creative pathway.
We especially encourage applications from First Nations young people, artists with disability, and others underrepresented in the arts.
Download the detailed Eligibility and Assessment Criteria here.
You may also join our in-person Information Session and hear directly from our Funding Programs Manager, Joel Byrne. Here you’ll get a helpful overview of the program, followed by a Q&A. This session will be in person. A recording will be made available on our website following the session.
At Carclew, 11 Jeffcott St, North Adelaide
Wednesday, 29, April
5:30pm-6:30pm
Register via this link
Key Dates
Applications open: 16th April 2026 and available until fully subscribed
Notification of outcome: within 5 days of application submission
For further information
General enquiries: Joel Byrne, Funding Programs Manager – jbyrne@carclew.org.au
First Nations peer support: Thomas Readett, First Nations Program Manager – treadett@carclew.org.au
Check out our Grants Information Session with Funding Programs Manager, Joel Byrne before booking, for more information on how to write the perfect grant.
Consultations
Whether you have a draft application or would like to talk through an idea, we encourage you to consult with Carclew staff prior to submitting your application. Consultations can help with turning your concept/project ideas into an appealing application as well as provide a range of submission options.
Banner image: Lyricist and vocalist Nat Luna, Photo by Lucinda Corin