All applications for Creative Victoria funding are submitted using the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) Grants Portal.
Important:
- Each Creative Victoria Grant Program has a specific link to the DJPR Grants Portal and will have unique questions and requirements.
- It is important to read and understand the Application Guidelines which are found on each grant program page. They are specific to the grants program you are applying to.
Apply for a grant
Step 1. Find a grant and prepare
On the Creative Victoria website find an open grants program you would like to apply for.
From the grant program page click on the link to 'apply' which will take you to the DJPR Grants Portal.
Step 2. Register on the DJPR Grants Portal
- Read through the introduction page on the Grants Portal, then click on ‘Next Page’.
- You’ll be directed to either 'Sign in' or 'Register'. If you're using this Portal for the first time, please choose 'register' and follow the prompts.
- To register, enter your name and email address, and create a password.
- Once registered you will then be directed to the Applicants Details page in the Grants Portal to begin your application. If this doesn't occur please use the unique link on the funding page to start the application using your new registration details.
Step 3. Submit your application
Start the application process by filing in all the details required in the DJPR Grants Portal to ensure your application is complete. Some fields with a red asterisk will be mandatory.
You can save your application as a draft if you need time to complete.
Once you have completed all your information, submit your application by the due date.
Where to get help
Step by step video guide
View this step by step guide to using the DJPR Grants Portal.
If you need any help registering or completing your application, contact Creative Victoria on +61 3 9623 1394
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NB: Any acquittals for grants approved before 30 June 2021 need to be completed on the Creative Victoria Grants Portal.
Frequently asked questions
All applications for Creative Victoria funding are submitted using the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) Grants Portal
- From the grant program page click on the link to apply which will take you to the DJPR Grants Portal.
- Read through the introduction page on the Grants Portal, then click on ‘Next Page’.
- You’ll be directed to either 'Sign in' or 'Register'. If you're using this Portal for the first time, please choose 'register' and follow the prompts.
- To register, enter your name and email address, and create a password.
- Once registered you will then be directed to the Applicants Details page in the Grants Portal to begin your application. If this doesn't occur please use the unique link on the funding page to start the application using your new registration details.
The application will ask you to provide a primary contact (or signatory details, if not yourself). Please use contact details you know will be monitored/answered.
As an individual, you can register and apply on behalf of an organisation, and you’ll only be able to see the applications that you have created from your portal log in.
If you leave an organisation and have an open application or grant, contact Creative Victoria and we can assign another primary contact to the application.
Each grant program on the Creative Victoria website has a unique URL which takes you through to the DJPR Grants Portal.
It is important to read and understand the Application Guidelines specific to the grants program you are applying to before you start your application in the DJPR grants portal.
You will need to answer all mandatory questions which are highlighted with a red asterisk. There will be some questions which are not mandatory.
If you try to submit an application that has unanswered mandatory questions a red message will appear at the top of the screen to tell you which section is incomplete.
Each funding round and stream has a different link to the DJPR Grants Portal and will have unique questions and requirements. If you select the wrong category or funding, you will need to start a new application using the correct funding round link to make sure you answer the right questions.
Applications that are not submitted to Creative Victoria by a funding round's closing date will be deleted from the Grants Portal after the closing date has passed.
Wherever possible please submit artistic support material using links/URLs to existing online material, rather than uploading and submitting large files. While there is a limit of 10 uploaded files, you can add as many URLs as you need.
A URL can link to your website or other online host (eg YouTube, Vimeo, Sound Cloud, social channels etc). Please ensure URLs are publicly available, as they will need to be accessed by both Creative Victoria staff and peer assessment panels.
Applications close promptly at the published time and date.
Applications that have not been submitted by the closing date will not be accepted following the funding round closure.
We accept hard copy applications under special circumstances and by request only. Contact program staff as soon as possible to arrange this.
If you need help, contact Creative Victoria on:
Phone: 03 8683 3100 (Reception Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm)
Freecall: 1800 134 89
TTY: 03 9682 4864
Email: creativevictoria.grants@creative.vic.gov.au