Grants for artists
Apply for an arts grant with us, learn about our application process and upcoming opportunities for artists.
We fund arts and cultural activities in Yarra through a range of grant programs and activities.
Grants open for applications
Quick Response Grants
Our Quick Response Grants program offers timely funding opportunities throughout the year, allowing both organisations and individual artists to apply.
We aim to provide access to funds quickly (up to $4,000), usually within four weeks of submitting your grant application under the Creative City and Cultural Participation stream.
To find out more, visit our Quick Response Grants program page.
Yarra Grants Program
Applications for the Yarra Grants Program are now open.
They will close on Sunday 19 October 2025 (for the medium and large grants and North Richmond Precinct Grants).
To find out more, visit our Yarra Grants Program page.
Other opportunities
Submit an expression of interest to one of our arts programs. We offer support to develop or exhibit your work, or make creative use of our venues at subsidised rates.
How to apply
To apply for any of our grants, visit our SmartyGrants page. You need to create an account if you don't have one.
Get notified of new application rounds
To be notified about upcoming grant opportunities, subscribe to our monthly Yarra City Arts newsletter.
More information
If you have a question about our grants programs, you can ask us online, or call us on 9205 5555.
For information about our current grants and funding priorities, visit our community grants page.