Event Grants
The City of Hobart Event Grants program provides grants for a range of events that provide benefits to both the local and wider community. The City of Hobart supports events which:
- enhance community identity
- encourage accessibility and community participation
- support and enhance the cultural life of Hobart
- celebrate cultural diversity
- deliver economic benefits through increased visitation and promotion
- enhance the reputation of Hobart as an attractive tourist destination.
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.
Event Grants
The Event Grant is available for the planning and delivery of major small to medium scale events in the Hobart local government area.
The Event Grant Guidelines(PDF, 1MB) outline the application process, eligibility and assessment criteria.
Amount: up to $20 000
Funding to support projects commencing after 1 January 2025
This round has now closed.
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Event Partnership Grants
The Event Partnership Grant is available for the planning and delivery of major events in the Hobart local government area.
The Event Partnership Grant Guidelines(PDF, 1MB) outline the application process, eligibility and assessment criteria.
Amount: up to $20 000
Funding to support projects commencing after 30 November 2024
This round has now closed.
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In-kind Venue and Event Resource Quick Response Grant
The In-kind Venue and Event Resource Quick Response Grant assists the community by waiving fees and charges for some City of Hobart-owned event equipment, venues, banners, signage or lighting.
The In-kind Venue and Event Resource Quick Response Grant Guidelines(PDF, 1MB) outline the application process, eligibility and assessment criteria.
Amount: in-kind support of up to $1000
Applications for quick response grants have been paused and will be reopened on Monday 13 January 2025.
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
Meet with us
We would love to help you prepare your application, contact us at 03 6238 2711 or email grants@hobartcity.com.au.
Contact
grants@hobartcity.com.au