Events, Festivals, Public Art and Cultural Grants 2025-26
Submissions for 2025 - 2026 are now open.
The Events, Festivals, Arts and Cultural Grants program aims to support local community events and festivals and provide opportunities for not-for-profit organisations, groups, collectives, and individuals to deliver innovative events, festivals, creative arts and cultural activities or works of art in the public realm.
This program aims to represent various activities that contribute to public spaces and/or promote cultural vitality, creativity, and connection within the city. The program also supports activations and innovations, encouraging participation by people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
How Much Can You Apply For?
Applicants may apply for up to $3,000 per event, festival, art or cultural project.
Matched or additional funding towards the project will be considered favourably but not essential.
Assessment Criteria
• Alignment to City of Holdfast Bay Our Holdfast 2050+ strategic plan
• Strengthening a sense of community belonging and pride
• Enhancing community participation
• Contribute to the vibrancy of the public realm
• Celebrate creative expression and strengthen community connections
• Fostering social and cultural diversity
• Stimulating the local economy and promoting the Holdfast Bay council region as a tourism destination
• Minimal environmental impact as well as minimal adverse impact on residents.