Hello Foto exhibition (detail) by Erin M McCuskey commissioned by Ballarat International Foto Biennale, Regional Arts Fund recipient – image by Tony Long.

Funding Opportunities

Regional Arts Victoria offers a number of funding opportunities for artists, organisations and presenters of arts projects throughout the state. 

Funded projects stimulate creative activity for regional audiences, and creative development for regional artists. We offer dedicated, high-quality support to grant applicants through our regionally located Managers and Grants Manager.

Grants

Artist
Open Opportunities
Grants
Organisation

Search for Grants

Information on how to search for grants outside of RAV programs.
Artist
Open Opportunities
Organisation
Quick Response

Quick Response Grants

Quick Response Grants funds professional development opportunities for artists and arts workers or small project opportunities. The program supports the immediate need that arises where the activity is unable to be planned for or supported in other funding rounds, for example taking up professional development, skills development or small project opportunities at short notice.
Closed Opportunities
Organisation
Touring

Small Regional Presenters Fund

Small Regional Presenters is a funding program that supports regional communities to program and present shows in their area. It also supports skills development and capacity building by encouraging presenters to develop long term plans and audience development strategies. 
Artist
Closed Opportunities
Organisation
Project Grant

Regional Arts Fund – Project Grants

Project Grants will fund high-quality arts projects benefitting regional or remote artists, arts workers, audiences and communities. Applicants MUST be regionally based in order to apply to the Regional Arts Fund.