CultureLAB 2025-2026 EOI

IMPORTANT: Please read information below to assist you in completing your application online.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Welcome to the Arts House, City of Melbourne Expression of Interest online service powered by SmartyGrants.    

The Expression of Interest for CultureLAB 2025-26 is now open.

If you are a first time user of the City of Melbourne's SmartyGrants portal, you will need to register as a new user.

Tips for saving your EOI-in-progress:

• Continually use the ‘Save Progress’ button at the bottom of each page so you don’t accidentally lose all your work.
• Before logging out, use the 'Save and Close' button to save your progress and return to it later. Next time you log in, click on “My Submissions” at the top of the page to find your saved EOI.
• If you wish to download a PDF of your partially completed EOI, head to the Form Navigation panel on the right-hand side then click “Review and Submit’. You may use either of the ‘Download PDF’ buttons at the top or bottom of the page. (Make sure you don’t accidentally press ‘Submit’!)

Tips for submitting your EOI:

• Make sure you complete all required fields indicated with an asterisk *. The EOI can only be submitted once all required fields are complete.
• Carefully review your responses and uploaded support material before pressing ‘Submit’.
• Submissions are final. No further editing or uploading of support material will be possible after submission.
• You will know your EOI has been successfully submitted when you receive a confirmation email with a copy of your completed EOI.
• If you do not receive a confirmation email, this means we have not received your EOI. Go back to the form and make sure to press ‘Submit’ at the bottom of the ‘Review and Submit’ section.

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For general queries about the CultureLAB Expression of Interest program, please contact Arts House:
Phone: (03) 9322 3720 (voice only) / 0447 570 178 (text only)
During business hours Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm AEST
Email: artshouse@melbourne.vic.gov.au.

Yours sincerely,

Arts House