2026/2027 Regional Activation Program EOI

  • Eligibility

    Please read through the Regional Activation Program Guidelines on Midsumma's website before submitting an expression of interest.
  • Eligibility Checklist - Mandatory Requirements*

  • It looks like you may not be eligible for this program based on your selection. Please review the eligibility criteria or contact the Midsumma team for support or clarification.

  • What best reflects you?*

  • It looks like you may not be eligible for this program based on your selection. Please review the eligibility criteria or contact the Midsumma team for support or clarification.

  • Applicant Details | Individual

    An LGBTQIA+ Individual. Based in Regional, Rural or Remote Victoria or based in Metro Melbourne and operating in Regional, Rural or Remote Victoria
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  • Are you registered for GST?*
  • Are you using an auspicing body?*

  • Applicant Details | Organisation, Not-For-Profit (NFP), Social Enterprise, Collective or Peak Community Body

    Based in Regional, Rural or Remote Victoria or based in Metro Melbourne and operating in Regional, Rural or Remote Victoria
  • Format: 0000 - 000 - 000.
  • Is you Postal Address different to your Street Address?
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  • Are you registered for GST?*
  • Are you using an auspicing body?*

  • About your identities

    Please select all that apply. We collect this information to understand who is participating in our programs and how different communities are impacted. Organisations should respond based on the project’s key artists, support staff and participants. Select all that apply.
  • What age bracket best reflects you?*
  • How would you best describe your gender?*
  • How would you describe your sexual identity?*
  • Were you born with a variation of sex characteristics (this is sometimes called intersex or differences of sex development)?*
  • Do you identify as any of the following?*

  • Project Logistics | What, When, Where?

    Tell us the key details of your project including what you are delivering, when it will take place, and where it will happen.
  • Primary Project Category. Select all that apply*
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  • PLEASE NOTE - Eligible Project Dates:  

    Between 1 November 2026 and 7 February 2027

  • Does your project take place over multiple dates*
  • When will your event/activity take place?
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  • When will your project commence?
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  • When will your project end?
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  • Project Outcome - Please select all that apply*
  • Is your venue confirmed?

  • Accessibility

    Please outline any accessibility considerations for your project and how you will support inclusive participation and attendance.
  • Can audiences understand and engage with your project/event without a comprehensive understanding of the English language?*
  • Are you planning to have your project/event Audio Described?*
  • Are you planning to offer Tactile Tours?*
  • Are you planning to have your project/event Auslan Interpreted?*
  • Will your project/event be captioned?*
  • Is your project/event Low Sensory in nature or are you planning to have Relaxed Sessions?*
  • Is your project/event accessible to wheelchair users?*

  • Creative Vision & Community Impact

    Tell us more about your project, the ideas behind it, how it will be delivered, and the impact you hope it will have. Short and clear responses are encouraged.
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  • Project Financials

    Use this section to outline your project budget and any financial support, costs or contributions connected to the project.
  • Are you seeking financial support from other sources?
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  • If your project has a public outcome, will this be ticketed?*

  • Additional Project Information

    Tell us about any partner organisations, potential risks, and how you heard about this opportunity. This helps us understand the broader context of your application.
  • Where did you hear about this opportunity?*

  • Supporting Documents

    Upload 2 x support letters from other members of your community(s) and any additional support links/files or photos
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  • Declaration & Agreement

  • By ticking this box, I, the Applicant Contact, am authorised by my group/organisation to complete this application. I confirm that all information is correct as at the time of submission and certify that if successful:

     

    • I will only spend the grant funds in accordance with the approved budget and return any funds not spent on agreed activities.
    • I will undertake the project as described in this application. Adequate record-keeping and documentation will be adhered to throughout the project.
    • I will deliver a financial acquittal and written reflection no later than 14 days after my event, activity or outcome has concluded.

    Any project changes must be communicated with the Midsumma team as soon as practicable.

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