The Visa Vibe Grants Program supports innovative, inclusive, and community-focused night-time economy projects across Australia.

Informed by insights from the Visa Vibe Economy Report, the program could help grow night-time activity that meets changing consumer behaviours - including Gen Z's demand for affordable, creative, and community-driven experiences after dark - while strengthening local economies, precincts, and community connection.

The Visa Vibe Grants Program welcomes diverse ideas that contribute to vibrant, safe, and inclusive night-time experiences. Eligible projects are:

• Night Markets, Festivals & Events
  Projects that create vibrant, affordable and repeatable after-dark experiences.
• Creative, Cultural & Community Activations
  Projects that bring arts, culture, sport and community together after dark.
• Safety, Accessibility & Streetscape Improvements
  Projects that improve real or perceived safety and accessibility in night-time environments through design, activation or infrastructure.
• Affordable & Accessible Night-time Experiences
  Projects that reduce cost barriers and expand participation in night-time activity.
• Retail, Hospitality & Mixed-Use Night Activations
  Projects that diversify night-time activity beyond traditional bars and clubs.
• Precinct-Wide or Collaborative Projects
  Projects that involve multiple businesses or partners and strengthen place-based outcomes.
• Innovation, Pilots & Scalable Concepts
  Projects that trial new ideas and can be repeated, scaled or adapted in other locations.

To be eligible to receive a Visa Vibe Grants Program grant, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be delivering the project within one of the eight eligible states or territories
• Hold a valid ABN
• Be one of the following organisation types:
  • Small business
  • Creative enterprise
  • Precinct, trader or business association
  • Social enterprise or not-for-profit (including eligible auspiced organisations where applicable)
• Demonstrate capacity to deliver the proposed project, including appropriate governance and project management
• Be compliant with relevant local, state and federal requirements (including permits/approvals where required)
• Hold, or be able to obtain, appropriate public liability insurance for the project (where relevant)
• Be able to enter into a Grant Agreement and provide financial acquittal with evidence of expenditure
• Be available to deliver the project within the program delivery window (1 June - 30 August 2026)

• Email: visavibegrants@mainstreetaustralia.org.au