Resources for grant applicants
The following information and resources will support you when preparing your grant application.
If you're planning an event or activity, you will find information below about:
- what permits and approvals might be required
- how the City of Hobart can assist you with venues, equipment and promotion.
Fact sheets and templates
Booking venues and open spaces
The City of Hobart owns properties including open bushland, heritage spaces, and little-known underground venues. Moody basements, ornate ballrooms and open parklands are just some of the venues available for events.
Applicants are asked to make a booking and provide the quoted amount in their grant applications.
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It is best to confirm the venue is available and suitable for your activity before making a booking. You can find the best contact details in the website listings.
Booking event equipment
We have a variety of event equipment available for hire for events, both on a community and commercial scale.
Equipment available to hire includes:
- table and bench sets
- umbrellas
- beanbags
- stainless steel benches
- filtered water refill stations
- bin lids.
A catalogue and the rates of hire are available on the event equipment hire page.
Common permits and approvals
Approvals and permits often must be secured before an activity can start.
Permits are generally not required as part of the grant application process. But you need to show your awareness of any requirements and list these in your grant budget. The City of Hobart will not waive approval and permit fees.
Examples of permits that could be applicable include:
Promotional opportunities
We own infrastructure and run programs that can help increase public awareness of your event, day of cultural significance, festival or awareness campaign.
For more information about the infrastructure and programs please email events@hobartcity.com.au
Strategies and plans
The grants program is guided by the community vision and the Capital City Strategic Plan.
As part of your application we encourage you to refer to the vision and strategic plan, and relevant strategies. This will help you explain to us how your activity fits with our priorities.
Other funding opportunities
There are a range of other grants and funding opportunities which might be available to you, on a local, state and national level.
Tasmanian funding opportunities
National funding opportunities
Funding resources and support
- Our Community is a national online information and advisory resource for community sector, education and non-profit organisations across Australia.
- Creative Partnerships Australia fosters a culture of private sector support for the arts in Australia; to grow a more sustainable, vibrant and ambitious arts and cultural sector for the benefit of all Australians.
- Australian Sport Foundation (ASF) was established by the Australian Government in the 1980's to raise money for the development of Australian sport. Today it is Australia's leading sports fundraiser and charity.
Grant finders
- GrantGuru is a database of nationwide grants and funding programs for community based and not-for-profit organisations.
- business.gov.au grants and programs finder helps find support, funding, assistance packages and loans for your business from all levels of government.