Frequently Asked Questions

Focus with Passion is a not-for-profit organisation that provides Mentorship Support and Grant Funding to Creative Individuals - enabling them to expand and develop their passionate pursuits.

Yes - Focus with Passion is a charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). Check using this ACNC link .

Grant funding is allocated to Funding Rounds, with a specific sum allocated to the following Funding Sectors:

• Musicians & Composers
• Dancers & Actors
• Artists, Painters & Sculptors
• Film & Videography 
• Digital Design & Multimedia Production. 

We recommend you check the Grants link at regular intervals so as not to miss a Funding Round. 

You can also register your interest in Applying for Funding by registering through the Grant's link. 

Visit the 'Focus with Passion' website and click on the 'Grants' link at the top of the page. 

Review the Grant Application Recommendations, and take note of the Key Assessment Criteria used to assess all Applications. 

The 'Apply for a Grant' link will take you to the first stage of the Grant Application Process.

A Loan is something that generally you have to pay back, often with interest.

A Grant is money given to you which you can spend - usually within some form of agreed framework. This isn't required to be paid back, nor must it achieve a specific outcome. 

However, you will be expected to use 'best endeavours' - also to accept support and guidance when provided. 

No. Grant Funding does not specifically cover day-to-day expenses. 

Funding is to be spent on creative enhancing activities such as equipment purchases, specialist classes or skills development programs. 

Upon your Grant Approval, you will be sent a Grant Agreement, outlining the Terms and Conditions of Funding Arrangement between you and Focus with Passion. 

Upon acceptance of this Grant Agreement, you will be introduced to your Mentor - at which time you and your Mentor will review and confirm your Milestone Events. 

When a Milestone Event is reached, your Mentor will submit a Milestone Report, triggering a Funding Payment.  

The first payment will usually be paid into your bank account within two business days of lodgement of your first Milestone Report. Progressive Funding releases will be as agreed with your Mentor and in accordance with your Milestone Activities.  

There are a number of reasons, some of which are explained on the Grants link page. 

For example, you may have failed to explain in adequate detail what your Objective and Outcome entails - both are critical when determining whether an Application is Approved. 

You will be advised of the reasons once your receive the Grant Rejection Advice.

In the event that your Grant Application was rejected (eg. all funding in that particular Funding Round was already allocated), you can lodge an 'Expression of Interest' Form and be notified when the next Funding Round is open. 

However, if your Application was rejected due to not meeting the Grant Funding Criteria, you will be advised of the reasons - should you consider reapplying. 

You can donate by clicking on the 'Donate and Finance' link at the top of the page.