Funds, grants and subsidies
Our annual grants at a glance
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. | Not-for-profit incorporated organisations and community groups that offer projects and programs that benefit the City of Port Phillip community. | 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. | This program 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. |
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. | This program encourages and supports arts and cultural projects in the City of Port Phillip that engage people of diverse communities and all ages in creative activity in our streets and neighbourhoods. |