City of Melbourne – Grant writing for young creatives

Artists: Debby Maziarz 

Got a creative idea but not sure how to put it into words?

This fun and interactive workshop will guide you through the basics of applying for creative grants.

You’ll learn how to prepare a strong application, understand assessment criteria, pitch your project and creative practice, respond to application questions, build a project budget, and prepare effective support material.

Whether you’re applying for your first grantor looking to strengthen your skills, this session will help you take the next step in bringing your ideas to life.

This professional development workshop is suitable for all skill levels. No prior experience is needed, and beginners are very welcome.

Age: 16 to 25 years

Please ensure you are within this age range.

Accessibility (including allergies)

Signal has two main event spaces. One is on the ground floor with step-free access, and one is on the first floor with both a staircase and a lift. There will be a quiet space available on the day. There may be background music, which can be turned down or off on request, and the lights are dimmable.

Some events might also use the outdoor area for activities or breaks. The concrete ground is mostly even, with a raised platform/bench on one side and a walkway on the other. There is no shade for most of the day. We can bring out additional chairs. Signal is located between a train line and the Yarra River, and there is significant background noise when trains are going past.

If you have any questions about accessibility or want to share anything about your access needs (including allergies) beforehand, please email signal@melbourne.vic.gov.au or call 03 9658 7808.

For more detail, please see the Access KeyExternal link.

What to expect

• Getting to SIGNAL: Train – Flinders Street Station. Tram – 58 to Stop #1 (Flinders St/Queens Bridge St) or 19, 57, 59 to Stop #1 (Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St) or any Swanston Street tram to Stop #13 (Federation Square).
• Please bring: Some food or money for lunch. There is a water tap, fridge, kettle and microwave that you are welcome to use. If you bring food into the building, we request that it is nut-free.
• Arriving: The front door will open at 12:45pm. A staff member with a lanyard will be in the foyer to greet you and tick you off the door list, as well as showing you where the kitchen and bathrooms are. They will then direct you to the workshop space.
• In the workshop space: The artist and another staff member will be in the space to greet you. You will be able to take a seat while other participants arrive. The workshop will start when most people have arrived, or at the latest 1:10pm. The staff member will then do a general welcome and explain some information specific to the workshop, before introducing the artist.