Encouraging more festivals and events in public spaces and building Maribyrnong’s status as a night time destination are the aims of council’s creative grants program which is now open for applications.
Grants of up to $10,000 are available for not-for-profit incorporated organisations or businesses registered in Maribyrnong who want use public spaces for activities and events.
Unincorporated community groups are also able to apply if supported by an incorporated not-for-profit organisation.
The grants program has four streams of which two are currently open: the place-based stream is for small-to-medium scale activities which may be a pilot concept and the night diversification stream designed for activities that will enhance or widen the reach of Maribyrnong’s evening attractions.
Applications close at 12pm on Monday, November 25 2024 and all funded activities must be delivered between February 1 and June 30 next year.
In addition to the grant streams, Maribyrnong council has also partnered with a range of major Melbourne events and surrounding western suburbs councils, to brings programs such as Midsumma Westside, Eat Drink Westside, Fringe Westside and Jazz Westside over the Maribyrnong River.
Two other grant streams, the biennial signature festivals stream and the annual place-based initiative stream, are expected to open for applications from May to June 2025.
For further information about the funding streams and to see the full eligibility and selection criteria, visit: Council’s Festivals and Activation Framework 2022 – 2026.
Those interested in applying can also contact council’s visitation and experience team on 03 9688 0200 or festival.city@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au.
