2027-31 Multi-Year Grant - Creative Communities

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Eligibility

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Multi-Year Grants Information

Thank you for your interest in the Multi-Year Grants Program - Creative Communities stream. 

This grant funding was previously named the Partnership Program.

Applications close: Monday 16 November 2026 at 12 Noon (AEST).

Due to the competitive nature of the program, incomplete or late applications cannot be considered.

Before you begin your submission, please ensure you meet all eligibility criteria.

You can find eligibility requirements and selection criteria in the Program Guidelines.

For eligibility enquiries, please contact your Key Council Contact or the Grants Team on 1300 368 333 or grants@yarraranges.vic.gov.au

Confirmation of Eligibility

I confirm that I, the applicant:

  • have read and understood the Program Guidelines and Selection Criteria;
  • have discussed this application with the relevant Council Officer;
  • can demonstrate how this project aligns with the aims of the Multi-Year Grants program; and,
  • can demonstrate experience delivering Council-funded initiatives.

and I also confirm that the submitting group/organisation:

  • has the appropriate type and level of insurance for the proposed activities;
  • has no outstanding Yarra Ranges Council grant acquittals;
  • is financially viable;
  • is located in, and/or supplies services within, Yarra Ranges; and,
  • is an incorporated, not-for-profit organisation with an ABN.
  • If a group applying under the Creative Communities stream is an unincorporated not-for-profit
    group, they must have their application auspiced by an eligible incorporated organisation that is experienced in providing the auspice function.
The above statements are true and correct * Required
To be eligible, you must confirm that all statements above are true and correct.

Council Funding History

Please select which Council Grants listed below your organisation/community group have received:- * Required
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Clear the selected value for Please select which Council Grants listed below your organisation/community group have received:-
To be eligible for this grant you must have a current 2023–27 Partnership Program participants, or have successfully delivered three consecutive Annual Grants funded by Council.

Successful past grants (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Please select which Council Grants listed below your organisation/community group have received:-" on page 1

No past successful grants (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Please select which Council Grants listed below your organisation/community group have received:-" on page 1

You are not eligible to apply for a 2027-31 Multi-Year Grant.  Please do not fill in the remaining application form as it will be ineligible.

Council Officer Contacts

Before you submit your application, you are required to discuss your project with a relevant Council Officer.   You can email the relevant Officer by clicking hyperlink below, or call 1300 368 333 if you’d prefer to discuss your application.

Not sure who to contact?  Reach out to the Grants Team grants@yarraranges.vic.gov.au or call 1300 368 333.

This is an eligibility requirement.

Funding Categories

Community Led Festivals

  • Up to $15,000 per year for festivals staged annually.
  • Up to $10,000 per year for festivals staged every two years ($20,000 per festival).

Cultural & Heritage Development

  • Up to $20,000 per annum.
Which Funding Category are you applying for? * Required
Response required.
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Frequency of festival/event (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Which Funding Category are you applying for?" on page 1

Please select how often your festival/event will be held.
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Public Art Process (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Which Funding Category are you applying for?" on page 1

Planning a public art or heritage project?

Outdoor public spaces are great places to present art and heritage activities.  Cultural events and public art help enhance spaces by making them vibrant and interactive places for our community. 

We support arts and heritage activities in public spaces, however before you start there are a few things to consider.  

Please refer to the information found here.  You can also get in contact with Council's Public Art Officer via email. 

You can register your public art or heritage project here.