The Foundation provides funding for a range of Visual Arts projects.

The Foundation provides funding for a range of Visual Arts projects Australia-wide.

Funding may be provided for:

• catalogues and publications:
  • that are scholarly, preferably with well-researched new information.
  • that provide a permanent record of an exhibition, collection, or work of an artist or movement.

• marketing or promotional costs, if they aim to reach new audiences, especially young audiences.
• professional education initiatives, including individual professional development.
• collection management initiatives, including database development and conservation.
• research projects leading to the recognition and publication of material of significance.
• internationally known speakers for symposia.

The Foundation usually does not fund:

• capital works, acquisitions, prizes or commissions.
• general or core operational activities.
• retrospective funding.
• recurrent funding of a project or exhibition.

To apply, please read the guidelines. Contact the Gordon Darling Foundation to request the current year's application form and detailed guidelines.

The application closing dates for 2026 are:

• Friday 9 January
• Friday 29 May
• Wednesday 30 September

The Foundation can only provide funding to Public Institutions in Australia. Applicant organisations must have Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status.

Individuals wishing to apply for funding for projects must partner with a Public Institution which then takes on responsibility for the project.

The Trustees will normally award only one application per organisation in any twelve-month period. Darling Travel Grants are considered a separate funding stream and do not preclude an organisation from applying for or receiving a grant.

• Address: PO Box 7496 St Kilda Road Post Office Melbourne 8004 VIC
• Phone: 03 9820 3168
• Email: gdarling@bigpond.net.au