Visa Vibe Grants Program - 2026

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.

They’re looking for projects that:

• Improve safety, affordability, and accessibility after dark
• Champion Gen Z and emerging demographics
• Foster innovation and vibrancy in the night-time economy
• Create measurable impact and legacy beyond the grant period
• Strengthen partnerships and place-based outcomes

Eligible Project Types

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.