'IGNITE grants support individuals working in the writing, publishing and visual arts sectors to develop skills and progress their careers. They support projects which provide opportunities to individuals in the writing, publishing and visual arts sectors to acquire knowledge, to undertake mentorships, internships, residencies, leadership opportunities, and strategic promotional opportunities. The grants are not intended for academic study/purposes and cannot be used towards a degree or tertiary qualification.
'These grants are open to individual writers, visual artists, and those working in the publishing industry. Applicants must have had work previously published/exhibited or some experience working in the publishing industry. '