IMPORTANT: Please read information below to assist you in completing your application online.
The Arts Sustainability Fund is designed to support initiatives that run over a number of years, or as seed-funding grants to artists, arts organisations or cultural groups.
The fund focuses on supporting new initiatives, and ones not previously supported by Council, that show potential to grow and become self-sustainable over the next three years.
Preference is given to new initiatives, but we may consider existing projects where a new activity is proposed. Please visit the Arts Sustainability Fund information page on our website for further details, including eligibility and funding criteria.
Applications are for funding in the 2025/26 financial year must be received by 5pm, Wednesday 28 May 2025.
While we prefer electronic applications, hard copies will also be accepted. You can apply by:
If this is your first time using this system, it will require that you create an account – this will allow you to save your draft application, and complete it at a time that suits you. It will also allow you to track all your previous submissions.
If you need any help with the tool – you can visit ‘Technical help guide for applications’ and check out Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
It will take up to two weeks to process your application.
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