Arts and Culture Grant

CLOSED | Opens November 1, 2026.

While the grant is currently closed for 2026, why not start thinking your 2027 application. You could even get some inspiration from reading about our 2026 grant recipients. 

Do you have a project and need funding?

Have a great creative project idea but need a little help to bring it to life? Council's Arts and Culture Grants could be the boost you need.

These grants support projects and activities that strengthen arts and culture across the Northern Grampians by:

Whether you're planning an exhibition, workshop, performance, festival or community arts project, we encourage you to apply and help make our region an even more creative and connected place.

Grant priorities

Our 2026 Arts and Culture Grants focus on participation, place and the profile of arts and cultre, supporting initiatives that:

1. Strengthen participation and social connection

• Supporting projects that bring people together, foster positive relationships, and help community members feel more connected and included through creative activities.

Example initiatives could be writing, painting, weaving or other creative workshops, performances, or exhibitions.

2. Showcase and promote arts and culture to a wider audience.

• Supporting activities and projects that showcase local culture and creativity from across the shire.

Example initiatives could be signage, flyers, social media training, exhibition promotion, website design, marketing and communications.

3. Activate and celebrate local places and spaces.

• Supporting activities and projects that activate or celebrate local places and spaces.

Example initiatives could be signage, public art installations, murals, festivals, performance, activities that celebrate the history and culture of the shire.

Please note: Public art installations would be subject to review by the council's Public Art Review process.

Available funding 

Applications for Arts and Culture Grants can be up to the value of $5000. 

You are eligible for a Community Grant if:

• You are a registered not-for-profit group or organisation with either an Incorporation Certificate and/or an ABN.

• You are based in or can demonstrate your request has a direct benefit to the residents of Northern Grampians Shire. 

Before you apply

• Check the guidelines to make sure you are eligible and your project fits the grant priorities.

• Speak with a member of Council’s Community Development team to ensure you are applying for the most suitable funding option.