City of Boroondara Grants

Welcome to the City of Boroondara's online grant application program.

The Boroondara Community Plan (BCP) is Council’s key strategic document includes the Community Vision, 4-year Council Plan and 4-year Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan. The activities and projects funded through the Community Strengthening Grants program reflect its objectives, especially themes 1, 3 and 6. Read more about the BCP and its themes on our website. 

The City of Boroondara currently has the following Grants Programs open:

Community Arts Venue Grants

The Cultural Facilities Community Access Grants Program provides access to Boroondara’s two cultural facilities, Hawthorn Arts Centre and Kew Court House, for Boroondara-based community groups, arts organisations and artists free of charge and with limited staffing. The program is open to applicants who satisfy the eligibility criteria and is assessed using a competitive grants model. The Program provides eligible applicants with access to a variety of spaces at specific times of the year.

For further information phone Bridget Rasmussen, Cultural Development Officer, 9278 4770 or email Bridget 

 

Community Exhibitions at Town Hall Gallery

Town Hall Gallery offers a free exhibition space to local community groups, local and emerging artists and schools to exhibit a series of works to a wide audience. Each exhibition lasts approximately 1 month, there are 12 exhibitions per year.

 

Boroondara City Lions Club Legacy Eisteddfod Scholarships

Six scholarships of $500 each will be awarded to school-aged children (18 years and under) in the categories of:

  • Piano
  • Classical Vocal
  • Contemporary Vocal
  • Strings
  • Woodwind
  • Brass

The awards are to encourage young musicians to further their progress in music. Awards will be decided based on a written submission outlining their musical endeavours and proposed tutorial program, as well as their broader contribution to school and/or community activities in 2019.

For further information email eisteddfod@boroondara.vic.gov.au or phone, 9278 4720

 

Current Rounds

2023 - 2024 Community Arts Venue Grant

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 31 May 2024 (AEST).