Small project grants

Image of three artist in studioImage: David Rosetzky, Composite Acts, 2019 as part of Channels Festival. Choreography: Jo Lloyd, Set design: Sean Meilak, Performers: Arabella Frahn- Starkie, Shelley Lasica and Harrison Ritchie Jones.
Image courtesy the artist and Sutton Gallery, Melbourne.

The Climate Action and Sustainability Arts streams of the 2023/2024 Small Project Grants are open.

The Community and Arts streams of the Small Project Grants will reopen on 1 July 2024. 

The Small Project Grants (SPG) respond to funding requests throughout the year, providing an opportunity for applicants to engage with Council. The grants allow organisations and individual artists to access funding quickly, (usually within four weeks from the grant submission).
  • Climate Action (up to $2,000).
  • Sustainability Arts Grant (up to $1,000).

How to apply

Read the guidelines for the grant you are applying for:

To apply you can visit the City of Yarra SmartyGrants website and create an account if you don't already have one.

Apply for Small Project Grant

Small Project Grants 2023/2024

Yarra City Council invested $104,935 into 82 arts, community and sustainability projects through the 2023/24 Small Project Grants.

For further information see the list of 2023/24 grant recipients (PDF 402kB).  

Applicants can receive one grant up to $1,000 per financial year.   

The next round of Small Project Grants opens on 1 July 2024.

Resources

 Other documents you may find helpful when completing your application include:

Contact us

If you have a question about the Small Project Grants, you can ask us online, or call us on 9205 5555. 

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