2026 - Round 13 - Application
The Palais Theatre Community Fund (PTCF) provides support to enhance the vibrant and creative St Kilda and City of Port Phillip community.
The PTCF provides grants of up to $10,000 to eligible charities, community groups, not-for-profit organisations, and individuals applying via an approved Auspice, that support creative and recreational activities, infrastructure purchases, and residents within the community of City of Port Phillip.
These activities may include:
- Professional skills development, including mentoring and residencies
- Creation of new artistic works
- Practice-based research
- Creative development
- Collaborations
- Productions
- Exhibitions and installations
- History research or history tours
- Activities to develop the arts sector
- Marketing development
- Activities that creatively engage communities
- Recreation activity development
- Purchase of equipment or infrastructure that supports eligible activities.
Key dates and fund information are available on the Palais Theatre website.
Please note applications close on Friday 12 June 2026, 5pm sharp. Late applications will not be accepted.
Please make your own copy of the application before applying as Survey Monkey does not provide a copy of the completed application.
Funding is competitive and therefore not all applications will be successful.
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by email, however we are unable to provide detailed feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Funding decisions are made by the Palais Theatre Community Fund Committee and are final. Unsuccessful applicants are able to reapply in future funding rounds, provided they fully meet the eligibility criteria.
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Before you complete the application form, please use checklist in Question 1 to confirm your eligibility.