CAPO has been supporting Canberra and ACT regional artists since 1983 and seeks to foster the highest standards of excellence in the Arts through the offer of annual art awards and grants. The art forms included in these awards are music, film, performing arts, poetry and writing, as well as visual and applied arts.

Grants are now open and close Wednesday 24 September 2025.

If you can’t see the online form below, use this link.

Helpful Documents:

• List of 2025 grants

• Application guidelines

• Sample project description

• Sample budget

• Award acquittal form