Creative and history grants

Brisbane City Council offers a range of creative and history grants, awards and fellowships for artists, arts workers, creatives, historians, and local organisations.

Visit Creative Brisbane to find out what else Council has on offer for creatives in Brisbane. From artist and producer opportunities to performances, events and more.

Historical organisation grants are now also available through the new Lord Mayor’s Better Suburbs Grants, Community Support Category.

The Lord Mayor’s Better Suburbs Grants Community Support Category provides funding to support projects that respond to local community needs, improve community facilities and build organisational capacity.

Grants and awards currently open

The 2022 Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards invite budding Brisbane photographers to get snap happy and submit their favourite photo to celebrate the Spirit of Brisbane.  

Grants and awards currently closed

The Creative Sparks Grants Program is a joint initiative of Brisbane City Council and Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. The program aims to support new projects and initiatives that strengthen the sustainability and capacity of Brisbane's cultural and creative industries.

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The Lord Mayor’s Creative Fellowships support Brisbane artists, arts workers, cultural workers or creative producers wishing to develop and expand their careers in the art or cultural sector.

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The Lord Mayor’s Helen Taylor Research Award for Local History supports history students and independent researchers undertaking history or heritage projects which have a focus on informing or educating the public about local history or heritage.

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The Historical Organisation Assistance Grant Program provides funding over three years to help cultural heritage and historical organisations to operate and maintain their facilities. 

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Last updated: 7 June 2022

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