Flourish Arts Grants Program

Grant Description

The Flourish Arts Grants 2026, offered by Merri-bek City Council, provide up to $5,000 for individual artists and up to $10,000 for arts organisations to strengthen and sustain the creative community in Merri-bek. The program supports artists and organisations to explore new ways of engaging audiences, build connections through community-led cultural activities, and increase participation in the arts. It prioritises diversity, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, environmental sustainability, and projects that benefit Merri-bek Human Rights Policy priority groups.

What It Funds

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Eligibility Criteria

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