The City of Hobart Event Grants program supports cultural and creative programs that encourage community participation, attract cultural tourism and make Hobart a truly wonderful place to live, work and visit.
Event 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.
What funds are available?
$1000 - $20 000
Where can I find the guidelines?
Event Grant Guidelines(PDF, 138KB)
Am I eligible to apply?
You must be one of the following applicant types: registered charity, an incorporated association, a not-for-profit organisation, a registered school or training organisation, an unincorporated group who are auspiced by a not-for-profit organisation, or a business that matches the request for support with their own funds.
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.
Read the Guidelines, page 2, for further information on eligible and ineligible applicants.
What kind of activities can be funded?
Stand-alone events or events within festivals held in the City of Hobart.
Applications must demonstrate the event:
- is available to the public and accessible to all people of all abilities
- aligns with at least one of the identified City of Hobart’s Strategic Plan outcomes
- has outcomes that are delivered in the City of Hobart local government area.
When does the project need to start or end by?
1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026
What if my project is already underway?
If your project us underway you can still apply for the Event Grant if your event takes place between 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026.
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 applying to the Event Grant must be auspiced.
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 Event Grant?
- Review the Event Grant Guidelines(PDF, 138KB), ensuring to pay particular attention to eligibility and assessment criteria.
- Review the rest of the information on this page for further details and resources on our programs.
- Contact our friendly team by emailing us at fundingprogram@hobartcity.com.au, and include 'Event Grant' in the subject line.