The Trustee For Melbourne Prize Trust
Concentration RiskGiving Philosophy
The foundation values excellence in the arts and provides significant career development support through rotating discipline-specific prizes. It focuses on recognising and rewarding established or emerging artistic talent within Victoria, with prizes designed to advance professional careers in visual and performing arts.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants must be Victorian residents. Monitor the foundation's website for registration of interest periods, as prizes rotate annually across sculpture, music, and writing. Submit contact details to receive entry information when applications open for your discipline.
Programs & Opportunities (6)
Awarded to a Victorian musician or group for an outstanding contribution to Australian music and cultural life. Open to performers and composers across all genres.
Awarded to an emerging Victorian composer across all genres to support their career development.
Awarded to a Victorian musician or group to fund projects, travel, or other proposals assisting their music career.
A major biennial prize for a body of work by an Australian writer, also includes Emerging Writer and Civic Life awards.
A major biennial prize for a body of work by an Australian musician or group, also includes Outstanding Musician and Emerging Artist awards.
A major biennial prize recognising significant contributions to Australian urban design and public life, includes Leadership and Civic Design awards.
Notable Grants
- $60,000 Melbourne Prize for Literature to Alexis Wright (2024).
- $60,000 Melbourne Prize for Music to Missy Higgins (2022).
- $60,000 Melbourne Prize for Literature to Helen Garner (2006).
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $206K | $250K | $8K | $3K |
| 2022 | $311K | $289K | $43K | $21K |
| 2021 | $256K | $289K | $52K | $-28,638 |
| 2020 | $338K | $338K | $88K | — |
| 2019 | $294K | $294K | $44K | — |
| 2018 | $311K | $307K | $41K | $4K |
| 2017 | $288K | $356K | $38K | $-61,961 |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-46190726471
- ABN
- 46190726471
- Sector
- indigenous
- Website
- www.melbourneprize.org
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (6)
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
Financials
- Revenue
- $206K
- Assets
- $8K
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 31
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
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View on JusticeHubLocation Intelligence
- Postcode
- 3000
- Locality
- MELBOURNE
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 4/10
- LGA
- Melbourne
- SA2 Region
- Melbourne CBD - West
- Entities in Area
- 5,216
Disability Market Context
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