Regional Arts Victoriagrant
Regional Arts Victoria – Regional Arts Fund Quick Response Grants
- Who Can Apply: Individual artists and arts workers, incorporated associations or local government organisations based in regional Victoria (MM2–MM7) with an active ABN matching their regional address; under-18s must be auspiced by an individual over 18 with an ABN, and unincorporated groups by an eligible organisation.
- The Focus: Short-notice professional development, skills development and small arts project opportunities with an immediate need, benefiting regional or remote communities.
- The Funding: Up to AUD $3,000 for individuals and $5,000 for organisations; no minimum amount.
- Key Requirements: Apply via SmartyGrants: two immediate-need questions (max 150 words each), activity title and summary (max 50 words), three activity questions on opportunity, partnerships and viability (max 300 words each), start date 2–12 weeks after round close, a budget with supporting quotes, support material as one combined PDF (max 10 pages) and up to three audio/video links (max three minutes each).
DeadlineSaturday, October 31, 2026
AwardUp to AUD $3,000 for individuals (organisations up to $5,000); no minimum grant amount.
LocationVictoria
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
DisciplinesAll artforms, Professional development, Community capacity building
Application notesOctober 2026 round opens 9am Thursday 1 October and closes midnight Saturday 31 October 2026; deadline to discuss with Regional Arts Victoria staff is 4pm Friday 30 October, SmartyGrants support until 4pm Thursday 29 October, and outcomes are notified by Monday 9 November. Activities must start 2–12 weeks after the round closes; those with a critical start date within 2–6 weeks of the close are prioritised. Speaking to an advisor is optional; Quick Response Grant advisor bookings are unavailable in the two weeks before a Project Grant round closes, and staff cannot read draft Quick Response Grant applications. Rounds run monthly February–November.
Contactgrants@rav.net.au
Regional Arts Victoria