Cardinia Shire Council Grants

Opening date: Monday, 14 April 2025
Closing date: Sunday, 11 May 2025

Cardinia Shire Council offers two grant funding streams for projects delivered in 2025-2026.

If you are interested in delivering an event, festival or an arts project, we’d love to hear from you (see details below).

Explore the links below for the two grant opportunities!

Festivals and Events Grant Program 2025-2026

Cardinia Shire Council is committed to enhancing the calendar of events and programs which celebrate our local identity, diverse communities and the broader arts and culture appeal. Through the Festivals and Events Grant Program we are growing our dynamic arts and culture environment by supporting the ongoing development and sustainability of festivals and events to ensure longevity, economic impact and social and community connections.

Grant amounts up to $80,000.

Festival and Events Grants Program – Cardinia Shire Council

Arts Grant Program 2025-2026

Cardinia Arts Grants provide financial assistance to local artists for initiatives that utilise, expand, and promote the arts within Cardinia Shire.
Council offers this grant opportunity to encourage creatives to connect their artistic practice with local communities in new ways.

Grant amounts up to $5,000.

Cardinia Arts Grants – Cardinia Shire Council

Contact details

If you have any questions in relation to the grant program or accessibility requirements, please contact the Cultural Development and Grants Officer on 03 5943 4936 or email arts@cardinia.vic.gov.au.

Image: 2023 Cardinia Arts Grant recipients, Sangaththamizh Kalaiyagam Inc.

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