Community Grants
The City of Hobart provides grants for community groups and non-profit organisations to develop projects or events, or specific elements of ongoing programs, that foster opportunities for access and participation, and for responding to community issues and concerns.
To apply, you must review relevant guidelines for program objectives, eligibility information and assessment criteria.
All applications are assessed against the 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.
Community Grants
The City of Hobart Community Grants Program provides support to activities that involve, engage and benefit the Hobart community.
The Community Grant Guidelines(PDF, 1015KB) outline the application process, eligibility and assessment criteria.
Amount: $1000 - $5000
Applications open: Wednesday 3 July 2024
Applications close: 3 pm Tuesday 13 August 2024
Notification of outcome: October 2024
Activity timeframe: starts between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025, ends no later than 31 December 2026.
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Community Quick Response Grant
The Community Quick Response Grant provides funding to activities that enhance community identity, encourage accessibility, celebrate the cultural life of Hobart and create opportunities that facilitate and encourage participation within the city.
The Community Quick Response Grant Guidelines(PDF, 967KB) outline the application process, eligibility and assessment criteria.
Amount: 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 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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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
Meet with us
We would love to help you prepare your application, so please book a time if you would like to speak with a Grants Officer or other team members to discuss your grant proposal:
Book online
Contact
03 6238 2132
grants@hobartcity.com.au