Applications are open for two streams of our Cultural Development Fund grants
Image Workshop seV=n collective 2022 Photo Rod Ceballos
Our Cultural Development Fund (CDF) grants program has been developed to support artists, arts and cultural organisations and creative community projects in the City of Port Phillip. The program consists of three streams of funding – festivals and events, key organisations and projects.
Two of these streams – CDF-Festivals and Events and CDF-Projects – are now accepting applications.
CDF – Festivals and Events
These grants aim to encourage and assist not-for-profit organisations and community groups to develop local neighbourhood festivals or events that celebrate our City’s community spirit, identity, arts and culture.
For 2023/24, the CDF – Festivals and Events grants will be divided into two tiers:
- Tier one: $5,000 to $10,0000 for events with a minimum overall attendance of 250 people.
- Tier two: Up to $20,000 for events with a minimum overall attendance of 2,000 people.
Applications close 28 August 2023.
Who can apply
All not-for-profit community and cultural organisations are eligible to apply, as long as the festival or event is held in the City of Port Phillip and engages the Port Phillip community.
All applicants should read the 2023/24 criteria and guidelines, available on the CDF – Festivals and Events webpage.
Image courtesy of Zenita O’Neill
2022/23 success story – St Kilda St Patrick’s Day Festival
More than 3,000 people attended the 2023 St Kilda St Patrick’s Day Festival, held in Acland Street Plaza and O’Donnell Gardens. The festival celebrated Irish culture; bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy live music, dance performances, food stalls, and a colourful parade featuring floats, costumes, and community groups.
Could your festival or event idea be the next to be realised?
CDF – Projects
These grants aim to support local artists, groups or arts-related organisations to develop creative projects that engage our community.
Grants are available for all art forms and cultural heritage projects and are designed to develop new work, connect with our communities, and celebrate the creative life of our City.
Applicants may apply for up to $12,000 per project.
Applications close 4 September 2023.
Who can apply
All individual applicants must engage an auspice organisation for the purpose of the application and either need to live, work or volunteer in the City of Port Phillip or have their auspice organisation be based in the City of Port Phillip.
Incorporated not-for-profit arts and related community organisations based in the City of Port Phillip can also apply.
All applicants need to read the 2023/24 criteria and guidelines, available on the CDF – Projects webpage.
Image courtesy of Lauren Ridgeway
2022/23 success story – Garage 2 Gig
One of last year’s recipients, Craig Reardon, devised a project to support emerging artists to be discovered by new audiences. One such artist was Kaiyah Mercedes who was chosen to perform in front of thousands of people as a support act for Leo Sayer and Joe Camilleri at the Palais Theatre.
Could your project idea be the next to be realised?
Join our Grant Writing for Creatives workshop
For any applicants who want some extra guidance and support, we’re holding an online grant writing training and information session between 6 to 8.30 pm on Thursday 10 August 2023.
Make sure to book early, spaces are limited.
Interpreters for Auslan and languages other than English are available upon request. If you have any access or support requirements to enable equitable participation in these sessions, please contact the Grants and Funding Officer, on phone: 03 9209 6777 or email: grants@portphillip.vic.gov.au
For more information about our Cultural Development Fund grants check out our Funds, grants and subsidies webpage or email us at cdf@portphillip.vic.gov.au .