GET THAT CASH

A grant writing workshop for the street dance community

Presented by Force Majeure, supported by Creative Australia

GET THAT CASH is an introductory online session for the street dance community who are interested in applying for funding to support their practice or projects. 

Hosted by Nick Power, B*Boy, Choreographer, and Artistic Director of Force Majeure, learn how to put forward a strong artistic argument that appeals to funding bodies and how to bolster your application with impactful support material and budgets.  

This workshop will cover topics that will assist you in applying for council grants, artist residencies, mentorships, and state and federal funding. 

WORKSHOP DETAILS:

Dates: Choose from either Wed 29 July or Tues 22 Sept 2026
Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm (AEST)
Where: Online! Virtually join from anywhere in Australia
Cost: Thanks to support from Creative Australia attendance is FREE, but with limited places available registration is essential.

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TOPICS COVERED:

  • An overview session that will give you the nuts and bolts of how to apply for grants 

  • Introduction to types of grants and funding bodies 

  • Choosing appropriate grants and artform categories 

  • How to write about your work and your artform 

  • How to write a suitable personal bio for grant applications 

  • How to put forward your argument and provide evidence to support your application 

  • Addressing the selection criteria and illustrating impact of your project  

  • Industry tips to make sure your application stands out

  • Common errors that impact your application 

    INCLUDES FREE RESOURCES:

  • Downloadable budget template you can make your own to get you started

  • Downloadable quick tips checklist 

WHO’S IT FOR?

  • Early and mid-career street dancers, performers, choreographers, event producers/managers, educators/teachers 

  • Beginners wanting to apply for their first grant, or those wanting to improve their grant-writing 

  • Individual artists or small collectives 

  • Artists located anywhere in Australia

FAQ’s

  • The content covered will be tailored to street dancers who are interested in applying for grants.  However other contemporary performers and dancers who collaborate with street dancers will likely find the content relevant and useful. All artists are welcome. 

  • This workshop is applicable to projects such as: developing a new show, community projects, workshops, residencies, professional development and more. 

  • Rather than focus on specific grants and their requirements, this introductory session will cover topics that generally apply for all grants, like how to position your unique artistry among a landscape of other performers, and how to appeal to funding bodies to ensure your application stands out. These skills will apply to all kinds of applications. 

  • Thanks to support from Creative Australia attendance is FREE! With limited places available, registration is essential.

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This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.

Force Majeure respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, seas, waterways and skies where we work and we pay our respect to Elders both past and present. We recognise that our office is located on Bidjigal and Kameygal Country. We are privileged to gather on this Country to share knowledge, culture, art and storytelling now, and with future generations.