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, 202KB) outline the application process, eligibility and assessment criteria.

Amount: up to $20 000

Funding to support projects commencing after 1 July 2024

This round has now closed.

The outcome of the grant round will be announced in May 2024.

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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, 191KB) outline the application process, eligibility and assessment criteria.

The application form from the previous grant round is attached below for your reference. Please note that application forms and guidelines are reviewed between rounds and may be altered. This form is included to provide an example of the format and content only and should not be relied on as the basis of future applications.

Event Partnership Grant Application Form 2023-24(PDF, 112KB)

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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, 202KB) outline the application process, eligibility and assessment criteria.

Amount: This program provides in-kind support of up to $1000 per application

Applications open: Tuesday 1 August 2023
Applications close: 5 pm Thursday 30 May 2024 (or when the funding pool has been allocated)

Activity timeframe: Activity 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 make a time to speak with our Grants Officer.

To arrange a meeting email grants@hobartcity.com.au or call 03 6238 2132.

Contact

03 6238 2132
grants@hobartcity.com.au