Address: To submit an application, you must be a resident of Regional Victoria.
MMM Indicator: Regional Arts Fund funding cannot principally benefit a location classified as MM 1 (major cities). To check if your project is taking place in an eligible location, visit the Health Workforce Locator at www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/health-workforce-locator
ABN: If you have not already done so, make sure your ABN registration reflects your current regional address. The postcodes must match.
Status: You must be an individual or Australian incorporated organisation or local government organisation.
Unincorporated groups are eligible for funding if auspiced by an organisation that meets the above criteria.
Under 18: You are able to apply, but you must be auspiced by someone over 18 who has an ABN. Your auspice must be an individual, not an organisation.
View more information on eligibility and who is not eligible here.
Your application needs to show evidence of community partnerships and a demonstrated need for this arts activity to happen in a regional community.
Your application must be for a high-quality arts project that benefits regional or remote artists, arts workers, audiences and communities.
Look at previous recipients to see if your project is comparable:
You must read the guidelines before speaking to an advisor or applying.
All eligible applicants for Project Grants must speak with an advisor before applying.
Our Regional Arts Fund advisors are located across the state. You are able to discuss your project by making a booking.
| Stacie Bobele | Advising applicants in the G21 Region – Geelong, Surf Coast, Queenscliffe, Golden Plains, and Colac/Otway. |
| Angela Frost | Advising applicants in Swan Hill, Gannawarra, Loddon, Horsham, Hindmarsh, West Wimmera, Buloke, Yarriambiack, Bendigo, Campaspe and Mildura Shires. |
| Stacey Barnes | Advising applicants in Warrnambool, Moyne, Glenelg, Southern Grampians and Corangamite Shires. |
| Nikki Ralston | Advising applicants in Moira Shire. |
| Jo Porter | Advising applicants across Victoria. |
| Kate Gerritsen | Advising applicants across Victoria. |
| Susie Lyons | Advising applicants across Victoria. |
| Nell Ustundag | Advising applicants across Victoria. |
| Pippin Remi | Advising applicants across Victoria. |
You can discuss your submission with any of the Advisors, please choose based on their availability.
Contact a funding advisor
Please note, advisors are only available to discuss Regional Arts Fund Project Grants and Quick Response Grants.
If you are experiencing difficulties accessing the booking page, please call 1300 882 531.
If you have completed these steps, you may begin your application:
- Checked your eligibility
- Read the guidelines
- Spoken to an advisor
- Gathered your application material required for the application