Summary of Good Practice Recommendations

Funding bodies to:

• provide accessible and inclusive application and selection processes to a diversity of applicants, see Equitable Application Processes

• minimise labour time in application and acquittal processes for the applicant by only collecting data that will be used

• implement a peer-assessment process of decision-making

• undertake equitable assessment processes with integrity

• fund projects that pay participants reasonable fees and wages at or above minimum standards

• provide access to guidance and staff to assist applicants 

• announce funding recipients within a reasonable period

• provide feedback for applicants 

• ensure funding application rounds are open and equitable

Applicants to:

• budget for adequate artist fees in line with industry standards

• undertake the funded program with care and with integrity

• meet project deadlines 

• refrain from making major changes to funded projects and complete variations for changes 

• follow protocols for working with First Nations (see First Nations and Working with First Nations Art Centres), culturally diverse artists (see Racial Equity and Representation) and artists with disability (see Access Rights for d/Deaf and Disabled People)

• make values-based decisions on the ethics of accepting funds

• meet the terms and conditions of funding