Brisbane City Council
2026 Creative Grants opening soon!
2026 creative grants are opening soon!
Brisbane based creatives or not-for-profit community organisations may be eligible to apply for funding of up to $15,000 through one of Brisbane City Council’s creative grants.
The Creative Sparks Grants Program is an initiative of Brisbane City Council in partnership with the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. It supports artists, art workers, cultural workers, creative producers and Brisbane not-for-profit community arts, cultural and historical organisations. Up to $15,000 is available for the creation and presentation of creative projects that are shared with the public with project activities to commence after 13 March 2026.
The Lord Mayor’s Creative Fellowships support the professional development of talented emerging and early-career Brisbane based creatives. Up to $10,000 is available for individuals to participate in structured career and professional development opportunities. Project activities to commence after 20 March 2026.
Applicants can only apply for one grant.
Key dates
Applications for both grants open on Monday 29 September 2025.
- Applications for the Creative Sparks Grants Program close at 3pm on Monday 10 November 2025.
- Applications for the Lord Mayor’s Creative Fellowships close at 3pm on Monday 17 November 2025.
Information sessions
Want to know more? Join one of our upcoming information sessions to get some tips on how to stand out from the crowd and write that winning application. At the information session you will:
- get a detailed overview of both creative grants
- find out about each grant’s eligibility criteria
- receive tips on completing your application
- have the opportunity to ask questions.
Information sessions are free to attend, however it is essential you register to secure a spot.
Information Sessions will be held at the following time and locations:
| Date | Location | Book Now |
| Monday 29 September 2025, 6pm | Chermside Library, Meeting Room 1 & 2, 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside. | Book now |
| Wednesday 1 October 2025, 12 noon | Brisbane Square Library, The End Room 266 George Street, Brisbane City. | Book now |
| Wednesday 1 October 2025, 6pm | Garden City Library, Meeting Room 1, Westfield Mount Gravatt, Kessels Road, Upper Mount Gravatt. | Book now |
If you are unable to attend the information session, you can read our creative grants application and budget tips.
More information
For more information, including details about eligibility:
- visit Council’s website
- phone Council on 07 3403 8888 and ask to speak with a Creative Sector Development Coordinator
Image credit: Egan Sun-Bin – ‘Scenes from a Yellow Peril’ by Nathan Joe. Photo by Nathaniel Knight. 2023-2024 Creative Sparks Recipient.
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