Funds, grants and subsidies
Our annual grants at a glance
Applications for the following 2025/26 programs are open from Tuesday, 29 April to Tuesday, 10 June 2025. For eligibility and guidelines, follow the links to the program that best describes your project.
| Description | Who should apply | Points of difference from other grant programs |
Community grants support eligible community groups and organisations to apply for funding for projects and programs that: strengthen capacity, encourage social connection, address health and well-being inequities, enable access and inclusion for diverse communities, and support sustainability initiatives. | Incorporated community groups and not-for-profit organisations that offer projects and programs that benefit communities in Port Phillip. | This program funds projects and programs that strengthen capacity, support social connection, address health and well-being inequities, increase access and inclusion for diverse communities, and support sustainability initiatives. |
Cultural Development Fund (CDF) – Festivals and Events This fund supports artists, arts and cultural organisations and creative community projects in the City of Port Phillip. | Arts, cultural or community-based not for profit organisations. Organisations from outside City of Port Phillip may apply if the festival or event is held in the City of Port Phillip and engages with Port Phillip participants and community. | CDF is specifically for events and festivals within the City of Port Phillip. Its main goals are to engage the community, promote social connections, and drive local economic benefits. While LMP might also fund events and festivals, its primary focus is on experimenting with public space, rather than solely supporting events. |
Cultural Development Fund (CDF) – Projects The fund supports artists or arts and heritage organisations to create new art in the City of Port Phillip that connects with our community and celebrates the creativity of our City. | Local artists and art and heritage related organisations. | While the CDF – Festivals and Events is specifically for events and festivals, the CDF – projects supports the development of artistic project in our community. We do this by helping artists and groups create projects in the City of Port Phillip, supporting learning and teamwork by providing mentoring, forming partnerships, and getting people involved in the arts, making sure people of all ages and backgrounds are included, bringing our whole community together and bringing more art and culture to our streets and neighbourhoods. |