General Eligibility

Individuals

Unless otherwise specified, to be eligible for Arts Victoria funding as an individual you must be:

• An Australian citizen currently residing in Victoria; or
• A Permanent Resident (holding an appropriate visa) who has resided in Victoria for at least two years immediately prior to the date of your application.

Organisations

To be eligible to receive Arts Victoria funding an organisation must be legally constituted. Organisations that are not legally constituted may apply for funding through an auspicing body.

Groups of individual artists who join together informally to collaborate in the creation, development or presentation of work may apply. However you must nominate either an individual or an auspicing body to sign the funding agreement and take legal and financial responsibility for the grant.

Program-specific eligibility

Most Arts Victoria funding programs are aimed at professional artistsProfessional artistA professional artist...Has specialist training in their field (not necessarily in academic institutions).Is recognised by their peers (professional practitioners working in the art form area).Is committed to devoting significant time to the artistic activity.Has a history of professional public presentation. and organisationsProfessional Arts OrganisationsLegally constituted entities in Victoria with a track record of management and professional arts program delivery.. Each has specific eligibility requirements, so it is important that you carefully read the relevant section of the Arts Victoria website and obtain a copy of the relevant guidelines before making an application.

For a list of programs, see Funding at a Glance.