The Regional Arts Fund is part of the Australian Government’s Arts and Cultural Development Program that supports participation in, and access to, Australia’s arts and culture through developing and supporting cultural expression. The Regional Arts Fund is managed by Regional Arts Australia on behalf of the Australian Government, (Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts) and managed in Victoria by Regional Arts Victoria.
Types of Grants available
Project Grants
Up to $30,000 is available for arts projects, professional development for artists and arts workers, and community capacity building projects.
Round closes 16 March 2026
Quick Response Grants
Up to $3,000 for Individuals or up to $5,000 for organisations for small arts projects, professional development for artists and arts workers, and community capacity building projects.
Rounds are open on the first of every month and close on the last day of every month from February to November.
Image: 2025 recipients Find Your Voice Collective perform ‘Mad Dogs & Englishmen’ with Jacob Paton-Lee at Warrnambool’s Lighthouse Theatre. Image by Kirsty Hill Photography
Posted 2 February 2026
