Arts and Culture Partnerships (Community organisations)

Open
Arts and Culture
$500 - $10,000

Provides grant funding for the development and/or presentation of new work to build capacity and capability of arts organisations, professional or emerging professional artists and arts workers in partnership with Council’s arts and cultural presentation team.

Open all year. This grant is for venue hire and resources only (not cash)

  • Application forms are available on request by contacting Council's Cultural Services Arts and Cultural Grants Coordinator on 4032 6603 to discuss project prior to preparation of the submission.

Please note: Applications must be submitted at least six weeks prior to the start of the event or activity.

Last Updated: 2 July 2025

Latest News > All News

Cairns, let’s enjoy QLD Day together!

Cairns’ residents are invited to celebrate QLD Day on the Cairns Esplanade on Saturday, 6 June, to recognise the state’s...

Community & Lifestyle
4 June 2026

More than $200,000 for community events

A total of $203,427 will be invested through Round 18 of the Community Partnerships Grants, supporting 18 community events and...

Community & Lifestyle
29 May 2026

Cairns Botanic Gardens giant comes to bloom

The Cairns Botanic Gardens is home to some impressive tropical flora, including the Titan Arum, affectionately known as the ‘corpse...

Community & Lifestyle
29 May 2026