The MakeSpace Fund Grant
The MakeSpace Fund supports City of Port Phillip–based artists and arts organisations with grants to expand their practice and create work that is not possible in their current space.

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
| Milestone | Date |
| Applications open | 9 am - Thursday 9 April 2026 |
| Applications close | Midnight - Thursday 30 April |
| Applications confirmed by auto email | Within 1 working day of your submission |
| Applicants emailed their outcome | Early June 2026 |
| Funding received | June 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