Creative Hobart Grants

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Creative Hobart supports cultural and creative programs that encourage community participation, attract cultural tourism and make Hobart a truly wonderful place to live, work and visit.

Creative Hobart Grants are offered in two grant categories that provide funding for eligible organisations and groups to deliver one-off activities involving artists and communities in the creation, direction and management of cultural projects.

The projects must take place in the Hobart municipal area and contribute to Hobart as a creative city.

Our Major Cultural Organisations Grants assist eligible organisations with operational and ongoing program support.

All applications are assessed against assessment criteria. It is important to note that meeting all criteria does not guarantee that an application will be successful.

Visit the grant recipients page to learn more about the projects funded during the previous rounds of the grants program.

Apply for a grant

To apply for a grant you need to register with SmartyGrants. Visit SmartyGrants or click the 'Apply now' button from a grant below, and then click 'Log in'. From the page that is displayed you can register as a user with SmartyGrants and start your application. You can also preview the application form.

Creative Hobart Small Grants

This grant provides support for the delivery of artist led creative activities, projects, and events in the Hobart local government area that align with the City's Strategic Plan.

Funding requests should focus on paying artists and creative practitioners and allow for the community to engage with the project.

The Creative Hobart Grants Guidelines(PDF, 152KB) outline the application process, eligibility and assessment criteria.

Amount: $1000 - $5000

Funding to support projects commencing after 1 July 2025

Applications opened: Monday 24 February 2025
Applications closed: 3 pm Monday 24 March 2025
Notification of outcome: mid-late May 2025

This round has now closed.

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Creative Hobart Medium Grants

This grant provides support for the delivery of artist led creative activities, projects, and events in the Hobart local government area that align with the City's Strategic Plan.

Funding requests should focus on paying artists and creative practitioners and allow for the community to engage with the project.

The Creative Hobart Grants Guidelines(PDF, 152KB) outline the application process, eligibility and assessment criteria.

Amount: $5000 - $15 000

Funding to support projects commencing after 1 July 2025

Applications opened: Monday 24 February 2025
Applications closed: 3 pm Monday 24 March 2025
Notification of outcome: mid-late May 2025

This round has now closed.

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Major Cultural Organisations Grants

The Major Cultural Organisation Grants provide support towards ongoing programs and operational funding.

To be eligible for the Major Cultural Organisation Grant, applicants must be:

  • located in the City of Hobart municipality
  • constitutionally established to primarily support and deliver creative outputs and outcomes
  • a not-for-profit organisation
  • having an annual income of at least $1.5 million
  • employing professional permanent staff
  • delivering year-round public outcomes
  • being infrastructure-based organisations with public presentation space.

The Major Cultural Organisations Grant Guidelines(PDF, 951KB) outline the application process, eligibility and assessment criteria.

Amount: over $10 000

Funding to support projects commencing after 1 January 2025

This round has now closed.

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Creative Hobart Grants FAQs

Creative Hobart supports creative programs that encourage community participation, tourism and make Hobart dynamic, vibrant and culturally expressive.

Creative Hobart Grants are offered in two grant categories that provide funding for eligible organisations and groups to deliver one-off activities involving artists and communities in the creation, direction and management of creative projects.

What funds are available?

Small: $1000 - $5000
Medium: $5000 - $15 000

Where can I find the guidelines?

Creative Hobart Grants Guidelines(PDF, 152KB)

Am I eligible to apply?

If you have an artist-led creative activity, project or event in the Hobart Local Government Area, then yes.

You must be one of the following applicant types:

  • a registered charity
  • an incorporated association
  • an unincorporated group
  • an individual with an ABN* (if the applicant is under 18, or is applying for a Medium Grant they must be auspiced*)
  • a social enterprise
  • a registered school or training organisation
  • small business based in Hobart matching the request for support.

You must also have adequate public liability insurance, have not received funding from the city for the same activity this financial year, and if you have previously received a grant from the City of Hobart, you must have fulfilled the conditions of the grant by the due date and have no overdue debts to the City.

Visit Page 2 of the Guidelines for more information.

What kind of activities can be funded?

This grant provides support for the delivery of artist-led creative activities, projects, and events in the Hobart local government area that align with the City's Strategic Plan.

Funding requests should focus on paying artists and creative practitioners and allow for the community to engage with the project.

You can find information on artist fees for different arts industries from the following organisations:

When does the project need to start or end by?

1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026

What if my project is already underway?

No, as this will likely fall outside of the eligible project timeframe. If the project is broken up into distinct stage and you are seeking funding for a future stage it may be eligible. Talk to us if you are unsure.

Where can my activity take place?

The activities of the grant must take place in the City of Hobart local government area.

What are the boundaries of the Hobart local government area?

View this interactive map to zoom into the boundaries of the Hobart local government area.

I don't live in Hobart, can I apply?

Yes, as long as the activities supported by the grant occur in and provide benefit to the City of Hobart local government area.

What happens if I miss the submission deadline?

Late submissions are not accepted. It is best to ensure the application is submitted well before time.

Can I apply for in-kind costs?

This is a cash grant and in-kind requests are not available in this grant.

Please see the In-kind Venue and Event Resource Quick Response Grant for in-kind support for up to $1000.

When will applicants be notified of the outcome?

Application outcomes will not be announced until May 2025 and payments will not be made until June 2025.

I am not sure if I have an outstanding acquittal?

Please email fundingprogram@hobartcity.com.au with details of the past grant you have received.

Include your:

  • application number
  • name of project
  • name of applicant
  • auspicing body.

What is auspicing?

It is when the applicant is not an organisation or legal entity.

An auspice organisation is a registered organisation operating as a not for profit, will be responsible for the financial management and acquittal of grant funds, as well as all public liability insurance risk for the funded project.

For more information visit the Not-for-profit Law website

When do I need to be auspiced?

Unincorporated groups and individuals applying to the Creative Hobart Medium Grant, must be auspiced.

You do not need to be auspiced to apply for a Creative Hobart Small Grant, unless you are under 18 years of age.

How do I apply?

Applications must read the guidelines in their entirety before applying, then submit application forms through the SmartyGrants portal.

Applicants are required to register for a SmartyGrants account. There is a SmartyGrants Help Guide available that explains essential steps needed to complete and submit an application form.

When will the grant be open again?

This grant round is biannual and will reopen again in July.

Check the website for most up to date information on all our programs.

How do I find out more about the Creative Hobart Grants?

Get help preparing your application

Information and resources

The following page has been put together by our Grants Team to support you when preparing your grant application.

Resources for grant applicants

Get support

We would love to help you prepare your application, contact us at 03 6238 2711 or email fundingprogram@hobartcity.com.au.

Contact

fundingprogram@hobartcity.com.au