Key Dates

Notification to applicants: 2 April 2026

Grant guidelines

To confirm your eligibility and that of your activity, please read the grant guidelines before applying.

Who can apply?

Artists and creatives who reside permanently within the Greater Geelong municipality and are one of the following: 

• an individual operating as sole trader (with an active ABN)
• an individual artist or creative (without an ABN) working for a not-for-profit entity.

What can you apply for?

Individuals may apply for funding for professional and skill development activities including, but not limited to travel costs, accommodation or registration fees for:

• short courses, including arts related business courses
• work placements
• masterclasses
• workshops
• conferences
• arts residencies
• internships for example at a festival or an arts organisation
• structured mentoring

How much can you apply for?

You may apply for up to $2,000.

We have a total grant pool of $15,000 available.

How to Apply

• Read the grant guidelines.
• Check you are an eligible applicant.
• Check your activity is eligible.
• Get in touch with us - please discuss your activity with us before applying.
• [email protected] or phone 03 5272 5560
• Collate any supporting documents.
• Answer the questions in the application form.
• Don't forget to hit the submit button.

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