Event Grants

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, 138KB) outline the application process, eligibility and assessment criteria.

Amount: $1000 - $20 000

Funding to support projects commencing between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026

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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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: over $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, 193KB) outline the application process, eligibility and assessment criteria.

Amount: in-kind support of up to $1000

Applications open: Wednesday 3 July 2024
Applications close: 3 pm Friday 30 May 2025 or when the funding pool has been allocated
Notification of outcome: within 10 business days of submission of a complete application

Activity timeframe: starts no sooner than one month and no later than six months after the submission date of the application

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Event Grants FAQs

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.

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