Making Space is an infrastructure grants program designed to improve accessibility in Victorian creative workspaces and venues. The program is delivered by Arts Access Victoria on behalf of the Victorian Government.
Making Space is open to organisations and collectives that are Deaf and Disability led or show a commitment to disability leadership. Deaf and Disability led applicants will be prioritised.
Making Space will provide grants to fund:
- Physical refurbishments such as improvements to pathways and parking around a venue or workplace, amending the heights of fixtures and fittings so all people can reach door handles, elevator buttons and light switches, and more
- Sensory access upgrades including creating quiet spaces, introducing tactile signage, dimmable and flexible lighting and hearing augmentation systems to improve the experience of Deaf and Disabled people in the space.
- Digital infrastructure such as equipment, software to facilitate livestreaming, website upgrades, automated captioning or chat systems.
Funding Available
Making Space offers grants of $50,000 - $100,000.
Who can apply?
Making Space is open to organisations and collectives that are Deaf and Disability led or show a commitment to disability leadership. Deaf and Disability led applicants will be prioritised.
Who can I talk to?
Arts Access Victoria is delivering the program on behalf of the Victorian Government. Questions about Making Space should be directed via email to grants@artsaccess.com.au and by phone to 03 9699 8299 (voice only)/ 0401 224 864 (text or voice).
Key dates
Round opens: Open Now!
Round closes: 5pm Tuesday, 17 October 2023
How can I apply?
For Making Space program guidelines and to apply visit the Arts Access Victoria website.