We fund arts and cultural activities in Yarra through our Annual Grants Program, our Small Grants Program and other initiatives such as Creative Yarra Triennial Grants and the Room to Create Responsive Grants.
Grants
Ongoing grants program
Ongoing grants program
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Annual Grants Program
Our annual grants provide financial and in-kind support for community initiatives and projects.
2023 Annual Grants
The 2023 annual grants are now open.
Join our mailing list to receive regular updates about Yarra’s grant programs, as well as skills and training opportunities.
2022 grant recipients can be viewed below.
Guidelines
For information about the funding priorities and maximum grant amount for each category, visit our Community Grants page.
How do I apply?
The application form can be viewed on SmartyGrants.
Annual grant streams and categories
The annual grants are split into a number of different streams and sub-categories:
Arts and Culture
- Arts Development
- Festivals & Events
- Community Arts
Community Development- Community Strengthening
- Community Support
- Community Celebrations
- Social Enterprise
Climate Action (Tier 1 and 2)Community Housing
Family, Youth and Children
- Family & Early Years
- Youth & Middle Years
Sports and Recreation
- Participation Initiatives
- Sport and Recreation Equipment
- Coach / Volunteer Training & Education
Past grant recipients
Over $274,050 in funding was awarded for 31 artists and arts organisations in our Annual Grants 2022 Arts and Culture streams.
The funded programs address a wide variety of local needs and promote connectedness and well-being across Yarra.
View the list of successful applications (PDF 337 kB)
Have a question?
If you have a question about the annual grants, you can ask us online, or call us on 03 9205 5170 or 03 9205 5146.
Our annual grants provide financial and in-kind support for community initiatives and projects.
2023 Annual Grants
The 2023 annual grants are now open.
Join our mailing list to receive regular updates about Yarra’s grant programs, as well as skills and training opportunities.
2022 grant recipients can be viewed below.
Guidelines
For information about the funding priorities and maximum grant amount for each category, visit our Community Grants page.
How do I apply?
The application form can be viewed on SmartyGrants.
Annual grant streams and categories
The annual grants are split into a number of different streams and sub-categories:
Arts and Culture
- Arts Development
- Festivals & Events
- Community Arts
Community Development- Community Strengthening
- Community Support
- Community Celebrations
- Social Enterprise
Climate Action (Tier 1 and 2)Community Housing
Family, Youth and Children
- Family & Early Years
- Youth & Middle Years
Sports and Recreation
- Participation Initiatives
- Sport and Recreation Equipment
- Coach / Volunteer Training & Education
Past grant recipients
Over $274,050 in funding was awarded for 31 artists and arts organisations in our Annual Grants 2022 Arts and Culture streams.
The funded programs address a wide variety of local needs and promote connectedness and well-being across Yarra.
View the list of successful applications (PDF 337 kB)
Have a question?
If you have a question about the annual grants, you can ask us online, or call us on 03 9205 5170 or 03 9205 5146.
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Celebrate Yarra Triennnial Grants
Celebrate Yarra Triennial Grants are available by invitation only.
The Celebrate Yarra Triennial Program 2020-22 includes:
• Victoria Street Lunar Festival
• Johnston Street Fiesta
• Gertrude Street Projection FestivalThe total amount provided for these grants is $105,000 per annum.
Celebrate Yarra Triennial Grants are available by invitation only.
The Celebrate Yarra Triennial Program 2020-22 includes:
• Victoria Street Lunar Festival
• Johnston Street Fiesta
• Gertrude Street Projection FestivalThe total amount provided for these grants is $105,000 per annum.
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Creative and Engage Yarra
Creative and Engage Yarra
The Creative and Engage Yarra 2022-2023 Grant Program is now closed.
The grants are designed to provide security and reduce administration costs so that we can enable creative activity to be developed over a two-year period, support our creative organisations to build greater capacity and to deliver the best outcomes in our City.
Organisations that meet the eligibility criteria can apply for up to $30,000 per annum, while individual practitioners that meet the eligibility criteria can apply for up to $15,000 per annum.
Successful applicants for Creative and Engage Yarra 2022-23 are:
Funded organisations include Liquid Architecture, Abbotsford Convent Foundation, Drummond Street Services, SEVENTH Gallery, The Boîte, Contemporary Sculpture Association, Polyglot Theatre, un Projects, All the Queens Men, Dancehouse, Kids’ Own Publishing and Make It Up Club.
The total amount provided for this program is $460,000.
You can read the full report here (PDF)
Got a Question?
If you have a question about Creative Yarra and Engage Yarra grants, you can ask us online, or call us on 9205 5170 or 9205 5146.
Creative and Engage Yarra
The Creative and Engage Yarra 2022-2023 Grant Program is now closed.
The grants are designed to provide security and reduce administration costs so that we can enable creative activity to be developed over a two-year period, support our creative organisations to build greater capacity and to deliver the best outcomes in our City.
Organisations that meet the eligibility criteria can apply for up to $30,000 per annum, while individual practitioners that meet the eligibility criteria can apply for up to $15,000 per annum.
Successful applicants for Creative and Engage Yarra 2022-23 are:
Funded organisations include Liquid Architecture, Abbotsford Convent Foundation, Drummond Street Services, SEVENTH Gallery, The Boîte, Contemporary Sculpture Association, Polyglot Theatre, un Projects, All the Queens Men, Dancehouse, Kids’ Own Publishing and Make It Up Club.
The total amount provided for this program is $460,000.
You can read the full report here (PDF)
Got a Question?
If you have a question about Creative Yarra and Engage Yarra grants, you can ask us online, or call us on 9205 5170 or 9205 5146.
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Room to Create Grants
Yarra is often referred to as an “engine room” for the arts because of the many small to medium sized arts organisations that make up much of our creative footprint. There are over 50 live music venues, more than 60 galleries and artist run spaces, and numerous creative hubs and studios.
Room to Create Responsive Grants
The 2021/22 Room to Create Responsive Grants fund has now been expended. Check back in June for information about the next round.
The Room to Create Responsive Grant Program provides quick response grants, intended to help creative spaces and live music venues stay in Yarra.
The Program pool is $25,000 per annum and funding is capped at $2,000 for a standalone grant or at $5,000 for a matching grant – when the applicant is able to make a matching contribution towards the project. Applications are now open and will remain open until all funds have been allocated.
Yarra is often referred to as an “engine room” for the arts because of the many small to medium sized arts organisations that make up much of our creative footprint. There are over 50 live music venues, more than 60 galleries and artist run spaces, and numerous creative hubs and studios.
Room to Create Responsive Grants
The 2021/22 Room to Create Responsive Grants fund has now been expended. Check back in June for information about the next round.
The Room to Create Responsive Grant Program provides quick response grants, intended to help creative spaces and live music venues stay in Yarra.
The Program pool is $25,000 per annum and funding is capped at $2,000 for a standalone grant or at $5,000 for a matching grant – when the applicant is able to make a matching contribution towards the project. Applications are now open and will remain open until all funds have been allocated.
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Small Project Grants
Yarra City Arts provides a total of $25,000 per annum in funding through Arts and Culture Small Project Grants (SPG). These are quick response grants for community groups, not-for-profits and artists running projects in Yarra.
Applicants may receive one Small Project Grant per financial year, for amounts between $100 and $1,000. The assessment process is fairly quick, taking around three to four weeks from your submission date.
The 2021/22 Small Project Grants fund has now been expended. Check back in June for information about the next round. Head to the Small Project Grants page for more details.
Yarra City Arts provides a total of $25,000 per annum in funding through Arts and Culture Small Project Grants (SPG). These are quick response grants for community groups, not-for-profits and artists running projects in Yarra.
Applicants may receive one Small Project Grant per financial year, for amounts between $100 and $1,000. The assessment process is fairly quick, taking around three to four weeks from your submission date.
The 2021/22 Small Project Grants fund has now been expended. Check back in June for information about the next round. Head to the Small Project Grants page for more details.