Artist Project Grants 2025 - 2026

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Artist Project Grants 2025 - 2026

Please read the Grant Guidelines before completing this grant application. 

Frankston City Council is proud to support local artists to create work that contributes to our vibrancy, culture and community. One-off funding is available to individual artists, creatives or artists practicing within a small arts organisation from all backgrounds and abilities, at all stages of career whether emerging, mid-career or established, to support the development of new creative work that results in a public outcome within the municipality by 30 June, 2026. 

The funding will enable the development of new work that results in a public outcome within the municipality. Creative developments or professional development opportunities will also be eligible if the project can demonstrate strong alignment with the key objectives and future plans for completion and presentation.

Funding will be distributed to six (6) successful recipients, with at least one of the grants dedicated to realise creative projects for/and/or with culturally, linguistically or physically diverse artists (where possible/applicable). 

For any questions or assistance with your application, please contact Heidi Irvine on (03) 9784 1890 or email Heidi.Irvine@frankston.vic.gov.au 

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Community Grants Policy
All grants under the Community Grants Program are governed by Frankston City Council’s Community Grants Policy. Copies are available from Council’s website or request a copy by emailing communitygrants@frankston.vic.gov.au

Terms and Conditions

  • Terms and Conditions

    • Applicants are expected to read and understand the grant guidelines before applying
    • Eligibility for funding does not guarantee an application will be granted. Council has full discretion on funding decisions and these are final
    • The Artist Project Grants are limited to the amount of funds allocated in Council’s annual budget.
    • Allocation of funds to an applicant for any purpose in any year must not be taken as a commitment by Council for funding in a subsequent year
    • Only one application per financial year, per applicant, will be accepted
    • Each application will be considered on its own merits
    • Council’s contribution will be limited to the amount granted. All other costs associated with the proposed project / activity will be covered by the applicant
    • All applicants and recipients of the grants under the Community Grants Program must abide to the Council's Community Grants Policy (open in a seperate tab)

     

    Successful applicants must:

    • Invoice Council for payment at the required stages and due dates (funding is in two stages).
    • Spend funds for the agreed purpose as per funding agreement
    • Report on the spending of funding received and submit specific evaluation requirements (as outlined in funding agreement) via the online acquittal form within 1 month of the final payment.
    • If applicable, must make application and obtain Council’s approval of any significant substantial changes to their funding activity or reporting requirements (extension to deadlines). At request, Council officer can attach a Grant Variation Request form to your application via SmartyGrants.
    • Assist Council with publicity/promotion regarding the funded project, as required. Council reserves the right to publicise any aspect of the activity associated with your grant.
    • Acknowledge Council in any promotional materials as outlined in funding agreements
    • Comply with all relevant child safety legislation which may include, but is not limited to, The Victorian Child Safe Standards (2022) and The Child Wellbeing and Safety Act (2005). Council may request evidence of compliance. If you are unsure about your responsibilities in relation the Victorian Child Safe Standards visit https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards/ (open in a seperate tab)
    • Grants will be cancelled and requested to be returned if the Committee have made an allocation with:
      • False or misleading information, as provided by the applicant;
      • The applicant withdraws from the activity;
      • Is not undertaking the activity as applied; and, or
      • The activity has been cancelled. Unspent monies must be returned to Council.
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