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                    Quick response arts grants

                    Wooden boxes wth portraits of people drawn on them in black

                    ​Image: Boxed In - artwork and photography by Daniel Coulson
                    Assistance of $4000 is available for projects with a short turnaround time. These grants are available for individual artists and small to medium arts organisations.

                    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Support will be considered for online content, the development of new or unpresented work or to successfully deliver a project to the public (either online or at a venue within the City of Melbourne municipality).

                    To be eligible for a development grant or for a project resulting in an online presentation, applicants must demonstrate a relationship to the City of Melbourne (refer to the guidelines for details). All applications are assessed by an independent external panel.

                    Key dates

                    The next quick response arts grants round will open in 2025.​

                    Current recipients

                    2023 Grant Recipients

                    Applicant
                    		​Artform
                    		​Project title
                    ​Alison Adriano

                    		​Music
                    		​Mayari - Sophomore EP
                    ​Alison Evans

                    		​Writing
                    		​Long Trek Issue 1
                    ​Alister McKeic​h
                    		​Visual, craft
                    		​Skateboard Culture
                    ​Amber McCartney
                    		​Dance
                    		​Glow Remount
                    ​Anne Algar
                    		​Multimedia
                    		​Oh Antarctica
                    ​Arlo Mountford
                    		​Visual, craft
                    		​Revolutions
                    ​Artists for Kids Culture
                    		​Visual, craft
                    		​artsbus @ North Melbourne Community Centre
                    ​Arty Owens
                    		​Writing
                    		​Nothing is wrong, we just need to have a little chat
                    ​Aven Hodgess
                    		​Visual, craft
                    		​The Body Remembers
                    ​Brendan Wan
                    		​Film
                    		​The Questions of Domicile
                    ​Cam Butler
                    		​Film
                    		​Solar
                    Colleen Burke
                    		​Theatre, live art
                    		​The Sheep's Back
                    ​Cyrus Tang
                    		Visual, craft
                    		​Devouring Time, blunt thou the lion's paws
                    ​Emily Dober

                    		Visual, craft
                    		Zoo
                    ​Finucane & Smith Unlimited

                    		​Theatre, live art

                    		​House of the Heart 《⼼之宫殿》
                    ​Geraldine Quinn

                    		Theatre, live art
                    		​The Passion of Saint Nicholas
                    ​Jack Riley

                    		​Film

                    		Subversion
                    ​Jessica Sofarnos

                    		​Film

                    		​Punctum

                    ​Jungle City

                    		​Dance

                    		​Culture Queenz - Each One Teach One
                    ​Katie Yap
                    		​Music

                    		​Croissants & Whiskey Spirits

                    ​Application form

                    Applications are made through SmartyGrants and can be edited, saved and reviewed before submitting a final version. You can also print out your applications.

                    ​Grant writing workshops

                    Register for online grant writing workshops. 

                    Supporting resources

                    Quick response arts grants FAQs

                    When does my project need to be delivered?

                    Within six months of notification.

                    Do I have to live or work in the City of Melbourne to be eligible for a grant?

                    No, but if you are applying for an online project or for a creative development only then you must demonstrate a connection to the City of Melbourne.

                    Does my project need to be presented in a City of Melbourne owned venue? Do I need a venue locked in before submitting an application?

                    No, but it must be presented at a venue located within City of Melbourne boundaries​.

                    You must tell us where you plan to present the project and your application will also need to include venue hire costs.

                    Your application will be strengthened by the inclusion of a tentative venue booking quote or evidence that you have communicated with the venue manager about hiring the space. 

                    Can I submit more than one application?

                    No, you can only submit one application to each round. ​​

                    When will I be notified/receive grant?

                    Quick Response Arts Grants will be notified in early May 2025. Successful applicants will receive funding once all required information and documentation is provided (this include funding agreement) as promptly as possible.

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                    Can I apply for an arts grant as well as other City of Melbourne funding?

                    No. Projects that are currently funded by another City of Melbourne program are ineligible to apply to our arts grant programs.​


                    I’m a student, can I apply for a grant?

                    Students may apply for funding. However, the proposed activity must not be associated with the completion of a course of study.

                    Where do I find information about artists’ fees?

                    You can find information on artist fees for different art forms and roles from the following organisations:

                    Accessibility

                    ​The arts grants are accessible to people of all backgrounds and abilities. Support is available for applicants to submit an application and funding is available to improve access requirements for delivery of projects. For further information, please contact Laura Johnston on 0411 776 324 email laura.johnston@melbourne.vic.gov.au or the program team on 9658 9658 or email arts.grants@melbourne.vic.gov.au.

                    Questions? 

                    Chat with us weekdays 9am to 5pm on 9658 9658, email artsgrants@melbourne.vic.gov.au or check out the FAQs below.

                    Quick response arts grants operate under the Creative Strategy 2018–28 and Creative Funding Framework 2019–24.

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                    Other arts grants available

                    For information on other City of Melbourne funding opportunities, visit Grants and sponsorships
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