Arts funding

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Funding opportunities are available each year for multiple arts organisations, projects and artists.

Darebin Arts Speakeasy Program

Darebin Arts Speakeasy supports performing artists from a range of backgrounds and disciplines to create new work and connect through practice.

Applications are now open to be a part of the Darebin Arts Speakeasy 2027 presentation program of theatre, dance, circus and live art works. All information regarding eligibility, venues, timelines and support specifications are available via the Darebin Arts website. Expressions of interest close Sunday 14 June at 11.59pm. 

Festival and Community Event Grants

For the first time ever, Darebin Arts will be providing small grants up to $5000, to fund multi-arts events scheduled to take place in the City of Darebin during the 2026 Darebin FUSE Festival (5 – 13 September). All information regarding eligibility, venues, timelines and support specifications are available via the Darebin Arts website. Expressions of interest close Tuesday 19 May at 11.59pm. 

Darebin Community Grants

Financial assistance is provided each year in the Community Grants Program to support artists, community groups and organisations to create arts and cultural activities.

Find out more about our Community Grants Program 

Arts industry grants

Victorian Multicultural Commission

The Victorian Multicultural Commission has funding programs to assist ethnic and community based organisations with programs and activities that aim to meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Learn more on the Multicultural Victorian Commission website

VicHealth

VicHealth is a health promotion agency that creates environments to improve the health of the community. It contributes to the public by supporting health promotion activities in arts settings.

Visit the VicHealth website for more information

Creative Victoria

Creative Victoria is responsible for the State Government's arts policy. It oversees the state-owned cultural agencies and provides funding for arts and cultural initiatives.

Visit the Creative Victoria website for more details

Australia Council for the Arts

The Australia Council for the Arts is the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body. It invests in artists and arts organisations working in all types of arts including dance, theatre, literature, music and much more.

Learn more on the Australia Council for the Arts website

National Association for the Visual Arts Grants

These grants provide assistance towards the costs of public presentation of visual arts, craft and design. This can include:

  • Media releases
  • Media photographs
  • Advertising
  • Space rental and opening costs
  • Installation costs
  • Promotional printing and mail out

Learn more on the National Association for the Visual Arts website

Need a grant sooner? 

Need a grant sooner? Check the External Grant Opportunities page for opportunities.

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