Arts Project Grants

Grant guidelines

To confirm the eligibility of your organisation and activity, please read the grant guidelines before applying.

2024-25 Arts Projects Grants Guidelines (WORD - 826 KB)

2024-25 Arts Projects Grants Guidelines (PDF - 371 KB)

Who can apply?

• Applicants must reside or operate in Australia and deliver the proposed project or activity within the City of Greater Geelong’s municipal boundaries
• Not-for-profits – incorporated bodies, co-operatives or associations
• Registered charitable organisation
• Unincorporated bodies with an auspice
• For-profits – commercial entities, businesses
• Individual/Sole Traders (entity type with Australian Business Register)

What can you apply for?

Support for individuals, collectives, creative businesses, groups and organisations to deliver arts projects in the City of Greater Geelong.

Available to those working in all art forms, including but not limited to, music, dance, visual arts, fashion, interpretation, writing/literature, performing arts, design, film/video, gaming, and digital media.

How much can you apply for?

There is a total grant pool of $120,000 available.

Applicants may ask for up to $10,000.

You can only submit one application for this grant per financial year.

How to Apply

• Read the grant guidelines.
• Check you are an eligible applicant.
• Check your activity is eligible.
• Get in touch with us - please discuss your activity with us before applying.
  [email protected] or phone 03 5272 5560
• Collate your supporting documents.
• Answer the questions in the application form.
• Don't forget to hit the submit button.

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Applications open/close

Notification of outcomes

13 December 2024