Triennial Arts Partner Funding (2026-2029)

About Maribyrnong Triennial Arts Partner Funding 

Arts, cultural or heritage organisations that are either based in, or have a significant history of delivery in Maribyrnong, with a strong track record of producing high quality work and engaging the community in a significant way are encouraged to apply for Council’s Triennial Arts Partner Funding. 

Maribyrnong City Council provides financial and in-kind support to the local arts and cultural sector through subsidised Council-owned arts facilities, programs and funding to support the operations of key organisations. 

Triennial Arts Partner funding is designed to:

• Provide multi-year organisational funding to significant arts, cultural or heritage organisations in the City of Maribyrnong;

• Assist local organisations’ capacity to deliver programmes that support local artists and the creative workforce, build new audiences and increase participation in the arts by the community;

• Strengthen local organisations’ financial viability by leveraging Council’s support to build partnerships and diversify income;

• Enable forward planning for arts organisations through multi-year funding to reduce administrative processes, build organisational capacity and increase impact;

• Increase creative outcomes in Maribyrnong ensuring that the aims of the New Horizons: Creative Maribyrnong 2030 are realised.

How to apply

Funding applications are submitted using the SmartyGrants online application system.

SmartyGrants online application

Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday 10 May 2026.

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As an applicant to Maribyrnong Triennial Arts Funding, you will be assessed against the Selection Criteria and demonstrate how your three-year program contributes to achieving the Council Plan priority areas and a commitment to New Horizons: Creative Maribyrnong 2030. All applications are assessed by a peer panel of industry representatives to ensure a robust and fair process.

Program guidelines

This document provides important information on the Triennial Arts Partner program:

2026-2029 Maribyrnong Triennial Arts Partners Funding Guidelines(PDF, 271KB)

Additional reading

• Read New Horizons: Creative Maribyrnong 2030
• Read the Maribyrnong City Council Plan 2025-2029

Workshops

Interested applicants are strongly advised to attend the following Triennial Arts Partner Funding workshops to find out more about the application process:

Information session: How to apply for Triennial Arts Partner funding: 4-5pm, Wednesday 25 March 2026

Book for information session

Writing a multi-year strategic plan: 3-4:30pm, Wednesday 15 April 2026

Book for workshop: Writing a multi-year strategic plan

More information

Applicants are also invited to discuss their proposal with Maribyrnong Arts & Culture on (03) 9688 0200, or via arts@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au, before submission.

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