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Community - Cultural - Major Events and Festivals Grants

Applications for grants for the 2011/2012 programs closed on 2 May 2011.

The Council provides grants through its Community, Cultural and Events and Festivals Programs. Details of the respective grant streams are provided below. The grants are determined on an annual basis, normally prior to the commencement of the financial year in which the events or activities are to occur.

Community grants

This program provides financial assistance for community groups and organisations to develop projects or events, or specific elements of ongoing programs that aim to build community through fostering opportunities for access and participation, and responding to community issues and concerns.

In previous years, cash grants between $100 and $5,000 have been approved under the program, with an average of $2,377 per grant paid in 2011/2012.

Cultural grants

This program provides financial assistance for:

  • Community cultural development projects: Projects which involve artists and communities in the creation, direction and/or management of a project.
  • Arts projects: including visual art, craft and design, literature, new-media and the performing arts.

In previous years, cash grants between $250 and $10,000 have been approved under the program, with an average of $3,340 per grant paid in 2011/2012.

Events and Festivals

This program provides assistance for events and festivals to be staged in Hobart. Details of the economic benefits to Hobart in supporting the event or festival are sought as part of the application process. Major grants may be subject to a separate sponsorship contract.

In previous years, cash grants between $420 and $15,000 have been approved under the program, with an average of $8,561 per grant paid in 2011/2012.

Eligibility

All applicants must be financially viable groups. Projects and events are to meet eligibility guidelines and are assessed against criteria outlined in the grant guidelines. In general terms, assistance will not be provided for individuals, capital works, rates remissions or for national conferences or seminars.

Timing

The grant application period normally runs from mid March to late April each year.

Grant Guidelines and Application Forms

The grant guidelines and application forms are available here. The guidelines contain detailed eligibility criteria and should be read to ensure that your project is eligible for a grant.

Grant Guidelines
Grant Guidelines
Acquittal Forms 2011-2012
Acquittal Forms 2011-2012

Successful grant applications

The following file contains details of the successful applications for 2011/2012 under each grant category. The information includes the requesting organisation, the project/event details and funds granted. The successful applications from 2008/2009, 2009/2010 and 2010/2011 are also available below.

Successful Grants 2011/2012
Successful Grants 2010/2011
Successful Grants 2009/2010 
Successful Grants 2008/2009

Enquiries

Contact details, should you require further information, are included below.

Executive Officer, Community Development
Phone: (03) 6238 2758
Email: communitygrants@hobartcity.com.au

Customer Service Centre

16 Elizabeth St, Hobart
Office Hours: Mon–Fri 8.15am–5.15pm
Telephone (03) 6238 2711
Email hcc@hobartcity.com.au

Postal address

Town Hall, Macquarie St
GPO Box 503
Hobart Tasmania 7001

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