Arts Grants 2026

This is a preview of the Arts Grant 2026 Application Form form. When you’re ready to apply, click Fill Out Now to begin.

1 General Information

* indicates a required field.

This application is for organisations applying for Arts Grant funding of $3,001 - $20,000. (If your grant application is for $3,000 or less, please complete the Small Grant 2026 Application Form).

All applications must be submitted online by 5pm Wednesday 1 April 2026 (AEST).

The Grants Team is here to help you with your application. You can contact the Grants Team on 9840 9333 or email:grants@manningham.vic.gov.au

Completing your application:

1. Prior to commencing your application, please read the Arts Grant Program Guidelines to ensure you meet all the eligibility criteria and can apply for this grant.

2. Collect and attach the following documents:

ABN Number or a Statement by a Supplier form*
Quotes for expenditure items over $500
The organisation’s latest Financial Statement
The organisation’s current Public Liability Insurance certificate (Certificate of Currency)

* Statement by a Supplier form is available online, go to the following link Statement by Supplier form

Failure to submit the requested documentation will result in your application being ineligible.

Helpful Hints (Not Applicable)

Read the Arts Grant Guidelines including the Project Plan, Evaluation Framework and Budget examples.
Ensure that you SAVE your work every 10 – 15 minutes when completing your application in Smartygrants, the program does not autosave. You can SAVE and CLOSE the application and come back to complete it later.
When you have completed your application and checked that it is accurate, you must press the SUBMIT button to lodge your application.
Failure to submit the requested documentation will deem your application as ineligible. Please note, once your application has been submitted it cannot be changed.

Contacting Council (Not Applicable)

If you are applying in the Arts Grant, you will need to discuss the proposal with Council's Arts Team before completing your application. Please call 9840 9333.

What is the name of the Council officer you spoke with to discuss your proposal? *

What was the date you spoke to the Council Officer? *

Must be a date.

Are you eligible to apply for this grant? (Not Applicable)

Please review the following statements and tick to confirm that your organisation is eligible to apply for a Manningham Community Grant. *

Response required.Response required.

I am applying as a not for profit organisation, or being auspiced

I agree to the Terms and Condition of the Community Grant Program

The activity/project is being conducted within the boundaries of Manningham Council

The organisation has no outstanding debts or documentation to Council

The organisation is covered by a public liability insurance policy for minimum of $20 million

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Terms and conditions can be view at: https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/assistance-and-support-services/grants-and-funding/community-grant-program#terms_and_conditions_and_glossary

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST (Not Applicable)

As an applicant you must declare if you or any immediate relatives, close friends or club members that have a personal or professional relationship with any Manningham Council staff member. If so, this will then be noted as a conflict of interest.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION

I declare there is NO actual, potenital or perceived conflict of interest

I declare there is a conflict of interest

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If a conflict of interest exists, please provide the names of the parties involved and the reason for the conflict.

Describe the conflict of interest

Enter names of parties involved and the reason for the conflict of interest

Council will manage any conflicts of interest to ensure that the grants process operates under good governance.