'Casting off' at Strzelecki Hall. Image: Karli Duckett

If you’re a community group or not-for-profit organisation based in regional Victoria, the Small Regional Presenters grant can provide you with funding to program and present shows in your area. The program also supports local skills development and capacity building by encouraging the development of long-term plans and audience development strategies.

The 2026 Small Regional Presenters program will be delivered by  Regional Arts Victoria for projects staged between 1 January and 31 December 2027.

Who can apply?

You can apply if you  are:

  • an incorporated not-for-profit organisation/regional community presenter.
  • a local government authority in regional Victoria.

Organisations that currently receive organisational or multi-year funding through Creative Victoria are not eligible to apply.

See the Regional Arts Victoria website for full eligibility details.

Key dates

Round Opens:  12pm, Thursday 6 August 2026

Round closes: 5pm, Friday 11 September 2026

Please note: This is the only round of the Small Regional Presenters program open for presentations taking place between 1 January and 31 December 2027.

Regional Arts Victoria website

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