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. More information on eligible regional locations can be found here.
You can apply for Project Grants of up to $30,000.
Please read the Guidance Material and then contact the Regional Arts Victoria staff in your area to discuss your eligibility and application before applying.
Timelines
The Project Grant round is currently closed.
Recent rounds closed 20 March 2023 for activity after 1 July 2023.
Applicants will be notified within three months of the closing date.
| Grant Round Opens |
**Deadline to discuss application with Regional Arts Victoria Staff Member | Deadline for Smarty Grants Support | Grant Round Closes | Notification of Outcome | Activity to Commence |
| Midnight, Monday 6 February 2023 | 5 pm, Thursday 16 March 2023 | 5 pm, Monday 20 March 2023 | 11.59 pm, Monday 20 March 2023 | Approximately three months from submission* | From Saturday 1 July 2023 |
*Please note this is an indicative time frame only and is subject to change based on the advice of Federal Government.
**Advice and guidance from Regional Arts Victoria staff can only be provided on business days. Please consult with individual staff for their availability as some staff work part-time.