Touring Victoria 2027 supports Victorian creative organisations, tour coordinators and producers to tour professional creative work across regional and outer metropolitan Victoria. Eligible activity must commence on or after 1 July 2027 and conclude by 1 July 2029.
The Touring Victoria Program is supported by the Victorian Government’s Community Support Fund.
As the Victorian State election will be held on Saturday 28 November 2026, the Victorian Government will assume a caretaker role from 6.00pm on 3 November 2026 until it is clear that the incumbent government will be returned or a new government is commissioned.
In line with the caretaker conventions, the incoming government will determine whether to continue this grant process and award grants after the caretaker period. Applicants should be aware that: all information about this grant process represents the position of the current government only and is subject to change; and an incoming government may decide to not continue with this grant process.
To view the program guidelines, scroll down to the Guidelines and Tools section of this page.
Key dates
Round opens: Thursday 10 December 2026
Round closes: 3pm Thursday 11 February 2027
Eligible project activity must commence on or after 1 July 2027 and conclude by 1 July 2029.
Funding available
You can apply for a grant between $55,000 and $150,000.
Accessibility costs
- All applicants are encouraged to include accessibility costs within their project budgets that make activities accessible to a Deaf and Disabled audience (e.g., Auslan, captioning, audio description, materials in other formats).
- Deaf and Disabled applicants applying through the Deaf and Disabled stream may apply for project funding of between $55,000 and $150,000, plus up to $5,000 for accessibility costs that help remove barriers to participating in or delivering the project. The additional funding can only be used for accessibility costs and cannot be redirected to general project costs.
Am I eligible?
Touring Victoria 2027accepts applications for:
- tours by regionally based (or cross-border-based) organisations and tour coordinators in regional and outer metropolitan Victoria and/or metropolitan Melbourne; or
- tours by organisations and tour coordinators based in Melbourne or outer metropolitan Melbourne, with touring activity in regional and outer metropolitan Victoria and/or cross-border areas.
Note: Tours must commence on or after 1 July 2027 and conclude by 1 July 2029.
You are eligible to apply if you are one of the following:
- a creative organisation;
- a community organisation or local government organisation with experience coordinating or presenting a tour.
- a tour coordinator applying on behalf of a creative organisation or creative practitioners; or
All applicants MUST also:
- be based in Victoria or a cross-border community;
- have an active ABN or apply through an eligible auspice organisation with an active ABN; and
- have no overdue Creative Victoria or former Arts Victoria acquittals.
If you are applying as an organisation, you MUST:
- be a legally constituted organisation that has been registered under law, such as an incorporated association, company limited by guarantee or Aboriginal Corporation.
If you are applying as an individual tour coordinator, you MUST:
- be auspiced by an eligible auspice organisation; and
- be an Australian citizen currently residing in Victoria or an eligible cross-border community; or
- be a permanent resident with an appropriate visa who has resided in Victoria or an eligible cross-border community for at least two years immediately before the application date. You may be asked to provide evidence of residency.
Note
Applicants must provide financial accounts as part of their application.
Applicant can only submit one application in each funding round. Auspice organisations may apply on behalf of multiple separate applicants.
Application streams
- First Peoples stream
Applications led by Victorian First Peoples tour coordinators or First Peoples-led organisations can choose to be assessed in alignment with Aboriginal self-determination by an assessment panel of First Peoples creative industries peers, including at least one Victorian Traditional Owner/Custodian. - Deaf and Disabled stream
Applications led by Victorian Deaf and Disabled tour coordinators or Deaf and Disabled-led organisations can choose to be assessed by a mixed panel of creative industries peers with lived experience of deafness and disability. - General stream
All other applications will be assessed by a panel of creative industries peers.
Please note:
- Applications to the Deaf and Disabled stream or General stream that include First Peoples activity may be reviewed by a Cultural Protocol Review panel of First Peoples creative industries professionals. To receive funding, the application must demonstrate that appropriate cultural protocols will be followed. Refer to the program guidelines for further guidance.
- If you are eligible for more than one stream, such as the First Peoples stream and Deaf and Disabled stream, you must select one assessment panel. Consider which panel is most appropriate for your application or contact program staff for guidance.
How can I apply?
Applications for this program will open on Thursday 10 December 2026.
The Application Drafting Tool will be published soon and will help you prepare your application.
When the round is open, applications must be submitted through the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) Grants Portal.
Who can I talk to?
We encourage you to read the Touring Victoria Frequently Asked Questions prior to contacting program staff with any specific enquiries relating to your application.
Stream | Contact |
First Peoples stream applicants | First Peoples applicants can email firstpeoplesgrants@creative.vic.gov.au with specific eligibility or application-related questions, or to arrange a time to speak with First Peoples program staff. If you are not a First Peoples applicant but your application includes First Peoples activity, please email questions to programs@creative.vic.gov.au |
Deaf and Disabled stream applicants | Deaf and Disabled stream applicants can email programs@creative.vic.gov.au with any specific eligibility or application-related questions. |
General stream applicants | General stream applicants can email programs@creative.vic.gov.au with any specific eligibility or application-related questions. Due to the expected volume of applications, Creative Victoria cannot respond to general application enquiries by phone. |
Guidelines and tools
Touring Victoria 2027 – Application Drafting Tool – coming soon
Touring Victoria 2027 – Budget Drafting Tool – coming soon
Touring Victoria 2027 – Itinerary Timeline Template – coming soon
What happens after you apply?
After you submit your application through the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) Grants Portal,you will receive an acknowledgement by email.
Successful applications
If your funding application is successful, you’ll receive a funding agreement outlining the conditions for funding, payment information and reporting requirements.
See Information for current recipients
Notification of funding outcomes
Demand for Creative Victoria funding is high. Plan for contingencies, such as other funding sources, in case your application is unsuccessful, and do not make commitments on the assumption that you will receive funding.
Funding recommendations are subject to approval by the Minister for Creative Industries. All applicants will receive written notification of the outcome.
Applicants are expected to be notified of the outcome approximately 16 weeks after the application closing date.
Payment of grants
Grant payments are conditional on recipients meeting the obligations in their Funding Agreement with the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions, including any payment milestones, outcomes or deliverables.