Event Grants

Event Grants

The Event Grants program provides funding for 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.

Please read the 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.

See the projects funded in previous grant rounds on the grant recipients page.

Apply for a grant

To start an application you will first need to register online with SmartyGrants. Click 'Apply online' below and then 'Log In' on the following page. You can then register as a user and start your application. From this page 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, 249KB) outline the application process, eligibility and assessment criteria.

Amount: $1000 - $20 000

Funding to support projects commencing between 1 January 2026 and 1 December 2026

Applications open: Monday 4 August 2025
Applications close: 3 pm Monday 1 September 2025
Notification of outcome: mid-late November 2025

This round has now closed.

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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, 228KB) outline the application process, eligibility and assessment criteria.

Amount: over $20 000

Funding to support projects commencing after 30 November 2025

Applications open: Monday 4 August 2025
Applications close: 3 pm Monday 1 September 2025
Notification of outcome: mid-late November 2025

This round has now closed.

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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, 253KB) outline the application process, eligibility and assessment criteria.

Amount: in-kind support of up to $1000

Funding to support events between July 2025 and June 2026

Applications opened: Tuesday 15 July 2025
Applications close: 3 pm Friday 29 May 2026 or when the funding pool has been allocated
Notification of outcome: within 15 business 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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Information and resources

The following page will support you when preparing your grant application.

Resources for grant applicants

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We would love to help you prepare your application. Contact us at 03 6238 2711 or email fundingprogram@hobartcity.com.au.

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