2027 Quick Response Arts Grants

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Introduction and Eligibility

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Introduction

Quick Response Arts Grants support artists of all abilities, career stages and across all art practices, providing access to funds for presentation of work. Grants of $5,000 are available to support the creation and presentation of projects to the public at a venue or outdoor space located within City of Melbourne boundary.

  • The City of Melbourne's local government boundary incorporates Docklands, East Melbourne, Fishermans Bend, Jolimont, Kensington, North Melbourne, Melbourne’s central business district, Parkville, South Wharf, West Melbourne and only parts of Carlton, Carlton North, Flemington, Port Melbourne, South Yarra and Southbank.
    If you are unsure about the City of Melbourne suburb boundary, go to our interactive maps at http://maps.melbourne.vic.gov.au/

Applicants are advised to read the 2027 program guidelines on our website carefully before proceeding with an application. The program does not support:

  • creative development projects (without a public presentation), or
  • projects with a public presentation online.

If you need an accessible application format, please email the Creative Arts Grants team at artsgrants@melbourne.vic.gov.au

Eligibility

In submitting this application, applicants must: 

  • be an artist or small to medium arts organisation 
  • submit only one application 
  • present the project to the public between 1 January and 1 December 2027 
  • present the project to the public at a venue or outdoor space located within the City of Melbourne municipality 
  • comply with additional grant eligibility and terms and conditions
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Attach a tentative venue booking quote or evidence of communication with a venue manager, or relevant permit officer (if project is being presented in an outdoor space). * Required
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    Talk with the venue manger or City of Melbourne staff (for outdoor spaces) to understand the availability and costs for using the space. This is important to the viability of your application.