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Festival and Events Grants Program

Cardinia Shire Council is committed to enhancing the annual calendar of events and programs which celebrate our local identity, diverse communities and the broader arts and culture appeal.  

The 2025-26 Festival and Events grant round has closed. The 2026/27 grant round will open pending the outcome of the Festivals and Events Funding Policy review, that is currently in development pending a Council decision.

For more information please visit Shape Our Cultural Future – Have Your Say!

We are offering a range of professional development opportunities to support grant applicants. 

Workshops

  • Wednesday 29 April, 7–8pm – Online acquittals and budgets webinar
  • Wednesday 6 May, 7–8pm – Online grant writing webinar


To register, email arts@cardinia.vic.gov.au.