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City of Gold Coast is currently being accepted for the Professional Development Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Professional Development Grant Program is designed to support artists and arts professionals in accessing opportunities that strengthen their artistic practice, enhance their careers, and provide significant industry engagement. Funding is intended for short-notice, high-impact professional development opportunities delivered by recognised arts or cultural peak bodies or established experts.
Maximum funding per applicant: $2,000
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Residents of the Gold Coast with a valid residential address
Australian citizens or permanent residents
Aged 18 years or older
Registered Australian Business Number (ABN) in their name
Practicing artists or arts professionals, or engaging practicing artists as part of the opportunity
Applicants are ineligible if they:
Have outstanding City of Gold Coast project or funding acquittals
Are employees, contractors, volunteers, or current Arts Development Program participants of the City of Gold Coast
Are government or semi-government entities, council-controlled organisations, or educational institutions
Apply for City of Gold Coast Professional Development Grant Program
