Festival and Community Event Grants: EOIs

Announcing the 2026 Festival and Community Event Grants 

For the first time ever, Darebin Arts will be providing small grants up to $5000, to fund events scheduled to take place during the 2026 Darebin FUSE Festival (5 – 13 September).

While the City of Darebin produces our signature cornerstone events—like our opening celebration, Ganbu Gulin— Darebin FUSE Festival is also made up of a vibrant calendar of events (funded and non-funded) led by the community. We are seeking expressions of interest to apply for funding designed to support multi-arts events that align with our Festival Priorities for this year’s grant program.

Key Dates:

• Applications Open: 29 April
• Applications Close: Tuesday 19 May, 11:59pm

Please carefully review the Festival and Community Event Grants: EOI Application Guidelines for eligibility, criteria, timelines, festival priorities, detailed information on how to apply, and more.

Apply now

Image: Cerulean DJs at Darebin FUSE Festival at Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre in 2025, image by Wild Hardt