Apply for grants with us
A great project idea shouldn’t stall because you’re not incorporated.
We auspice eligible projects for South West WA creatives, so you can apply for funding with the backing of an established not-for-profit.
Just what is “Auspicing”?
Most funding bodies won’t pay grant money straight into a personal bank account, they need a legal entity to receive and manage the funds.
That’s where auspicing comes in. We can auspice eligible projects for South West WA creatives. Here’s everything you need to know.
"Creative Corner's auspicing gave me the legal and financial backing to apply for a grant as an individual artist and Anita and the Creative Corner crew were wonderful to work with"
Why do we do it?
Grants can unlock projects that wouldn’t happen otherwise, but red tape shouldn’t be what stops a good idea getting off the ground.
We auspice eligible projects so more South West WA creatives can access funding, without needing to set up their own legal entity first.
Benefit One
You don't need your own legal entity. Most grants require one — auspicing means you can apply and deliver your project without setting up your own incorporated structure.
Benefit Two
It strengthens your application. Funding bodies trust auspiced projects because the money is managed by an established not-for-profit.
Benefit Three
You're backed by people who know the process. You get guidance on your budget, application and acquittal, not just a name to put on the form.
How it works
FAQs
Here’s what people ask us most about auspicing, from why membership matters, to what happens once your project’s underway.
Can’t find your answer below? Get in touch and we’ll talk it through.
Why do I need a legal entity to apply for a grant?
Funding bodies need to know grant money will be spent the way the application says it will. Paying funds into a personal bank account doesn’t give them that assurance. Paying funds to a legal entity with audited financial statements does. If you’re not operating as a legal entity yourself, you’ll need to be auspiced by one.
What does auspicing actually mean?
It means a legal entity applies for the grant on your behalf and receives the funds on your behalf. We call this entity the auspicor (in this case, us — The Creative Corner, Inc.) and the person or group running the project the auspicee (that’s you).
As auspicor, we sign the funding agreement, take legal responsibility for the project, and complete the acquittal (financial report) at the end. It’s a serious commitment on our part, so we need to properly understand your project and your ability to deliver it before we say yes.
Why is there an auspicing fee?
Auspicing takes real time and resources on our end, before, during and after the project.
The fee helps us cover that. It’s standard practice across most organisations that offer auspicing, and you can usually build the cost into your grant budget.
Why do I need to be a member to be auspiced?
Because we’re taking on legal and insurance responsibility for you and your project, our constitution requires anyone covered by our governance and insurance to be a member.
Membership is $110 a year, fully tax deductible, and comes with a range of other benefits too. Worth it even beyond the auspicing.
I'd like Creative Corner to auspice my project. What's next?
Get in touch early — auspicing agreements take time to put together, and it’s not something we can sort the day before your application is due. To help us assess your project quickly, fill in our Auspice Proposal Form. It covers the essentials: what your project is, how much funding you need, which program you’re applying to, your track record with similar projects, whether you’ve got a budget ready, and the timeline before applications close.
Contact us as soon as you’re considering a grant application, we’ll have an initial chat, then follow up again once your application is further along.
Every project's a bit different.
If your situation doesn’t quite fit the FAQs, just ask.
We’d rather talk it through with you early than have you guess and find out too late.