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Accommodation grants
This program provides affordable access to buildings we own for organisations and individuals focused on community, cultural, economic and sustainability outcomes.
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About this program
The accommodation grants program offers support by reducing rent for organisations and individuals whose activities align with our priorities and benefit local communities. Spaces vary in size, location and function.
To apply for these spaces, you must demonstrate that payment of commercial rent would cause financial hardship leading to a reduction or withdrawal of services to our priority communities.
Tenancies may be offered through an expression of interest process and are highly competitive.
Opportunities are published on our website when spaces and properties become available.
Funding priorities
We prioritise funding for projects and activities that:
- support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to access affordable spaces
- activate spaces in new ways for the benefit of the community
- support greater public participation in creative, social, economic and environmental programs
- support our priority communities.
Other funding priorities may apply for specific properties when they become available.
Support available
Support is available in the form of reduced rental charges for our facilities. Rates vary depending on the space being leased.
Support is available for up to 5 years.
We may require payment of a bond as part of the lease agreement and the tenant may be responsible for utility costs.
Current accommodation grant tenants
These are a sample of some successful accommodation grant applicants.
How to apply
Applications are made online when spaces and properties become available.
Some opportunities may be offered through an expression of interest process, and we may interview short-listed candidates.
