Funds, grants and subsidies
Our grants programs and subsidy schemes enable us to work in partnership with local community groups, organisations and residents. These programs and schemes empower our community to get involved and make a difference as well as creating and promoting an engaged, healthy, resilient and vibrant city.
We provide funding to eligible groups, organisations and individual residents who submit applications that support one or more of the strategic objectives detailed in our Council Plan 2017-27.
Community grant programs
Annual Community Grant Program- closed
Supports community groups and organisations developing and delivering projects and programs that respond to the needs of our community.
Seniors Festival - closed
Supporting community groups and organisations who hold events during the annual City of Port Phillip Seniors Festival.
Arts and culture grant programs
Cultural Development Fund- closed
Funds City of Port Phillip based artists and related non-profit organisations develop creative projects.
Cultural Development Fund- Key Organisations Funding - closed
Supports non-profit City of Port Phillip based artistic and creative organisations to provide outstanding arts and cultural activity.
Local Festivals Fund - closed
Supporting non-profit community groups that are based in and or service the City of Port Phillip to provide small to medium scale neighbourhood festivals or events.
Rupert Bunny Foundation Visual Arts Fellowship - closed
Provides funding to contemporary visual artists with an identifiable commitment to visual arts excellence.
Thrive Creative Grants - closed
Grant that aims to assist and encourage Victorian artists with disability in the City of Port Phillip.
Town Hall and Community Meals Subsidy
Town Hall Hire Subsidy Scheme 2020 / 21- open until funds allocated
Supports local not for profit groups hold a broad range of subsidised community events within our Town Hall Auditoriums.
Community Meals Subsidy
Supports local not for profit groups provide healthy, affordable and culturally appropriate meals.
Contact us
For general queries about our funds, grants and subsidies, please contact the Community Grants and Funding Officer on 03 9209 6162 or email grants@portphillip.vic.gov.au