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Local Festivals Fund: celebrate our City

Published 14 December 2020
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Space2b, Laneway Festival 2019. Image courtesy Janine Lawrie.

Our Local Festivals Fund encourages and supports not-for-profit organisations and community groups to develop small to medium-scale local festivals or events for maximum of up to $10,000 per project.

Who Can Apply: Not-for-profit organisations and community groups proposing an event will need to consider Victorian Government regulations and advice regarding COVID-safe events

How to apply: Applicants can apply online. Go to this webpage to find out more about the grants guidelines and criteria and how to apply:
https://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/explore-the-city/arts-and-creative-industries/funding-and-support/local-festivals-fund 

What type of event festival or celebration can be funded:

  • Outdoor events/festivals
  • Indoor events/festivals
  • A combination of indoor or outdoor
  • Events can include an online component

If you have an idea for a small to medium festival or event contact the Arts Administrator on 9209 6217 or lff@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Advice and assistance will be available to help you with COVID safe event planning