View of the exterior of the Shakespeare Grove Artist Studios looking across the farmers garden

Overview

The MakeSpace Fund grant program has been developed by Council to support arts and cultural organisations and independent artists/arts workers to expand their practice within City of Port Phillip and create work difficult or impossible in their current space.

Grant value

With a total trial pool of $30,000, organisations can be funded for up to $12,000 and independent artists or arts workers up to $3,000.

Key dates

MilestoneDate
Applications open9 am - Thursday 9 April 2026
Applications closeMidnight - Thursday 30 April
Applications confirmed by auto emailWithin 1 working day of your submission
Applicants emailed their outcomeEarly June 2026
Funding receivedJune 2026

Eligibility

How to apply

Complete your application online through our Smarty Grants portal using the link below.

Please read the MakeSpace Fund guidelines below before making a submission.

Guidelines

Contact us

For enquiries about the MakeSpace Fund, contact Terese Schlaghecke

Phone: 03 9209 6217
Mobile: 0466 752 942