The City of Melbourne annual arts grants program offers anyone with a great idea and an artistic outcome in the City of Melbourne, the opportunity to apply for funding. Aligning with the Council Plan goal to be ‘A Creative City’ (page 20), the arts grants program makes art accessible for everyone, ensuring support of a diverse range of artists and taking art into the public realm for all to participate in and to experience.
Key dates (this is from 2014, but indicative)
| Event | Date |
| Applications open | 9am, Monday 5 May 2014 |
| Public briefings | Please refer to annual arts grants guidelines (Word, 340kb) (page 6) for details |
| Applications close | 5pm, Monday 16 June 2014 |
| Assessment period | July to August 2014 |
| Council meets | September 2014 |
| Notification to applicants | Late October 2014 |
| Deadline for completion of funded activities | 31 December 2015 |
Barney Wilson Barney.Wilson@melbourne.vic.gov.au
Barney Wilson | Cultural Diversity Officer | Community Strengthening