Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the artists sector. Programs span federal and state governments, offering funding for growth, innovation, infrastructure and workforce development.
What these grants can fund
- Business expansion and capital investment
- Equipment and infrastructure upgrades
- Workforce training and skills development
- Technology adoption and innovation
- Export and market development
Common eligibility requirements
- Registered Australian business with a valid ABN
- Must be operating in the relevant sector
- Matching co-contribution may be required
- Some programs have employee or turnover thresholds
Eligibility varies by program. Always check the official source before applying.
Open programs
Showing 6 of 6Arts Activities Funding provides support for Canberra artists, groups and organisations to undertake arts activities including creating new work, professional or skills development, mentoring, residencies, and community arts and cultural development and engagement. Activities can span multiple artforms including dance, digital games, literature, music, new media, screen, theatre, visual arts, and arts-based festivals.
Creative Australia is offering fully funded scholarships for artists and arts workers to participate in transformative leadership programs ranging from 5 days to 10 months. Programs focus on systems thinking, ethical decision-making, and adaptive leadership practice, with support for travel expenses and access needs available on a limited basis.
Arts SA funding is available for artists, organisations and the community to support initiatives that demonstrate bold exploration, innovation, and lead to a vibrant ecology of new relationships and networks. Grants are available in 3 program streams: development, projects, and major projects.
An Australian Government program that supports sustainable cultural development in regional and remote communities in Australia. The fund awards grants for projects and programs that encourage participation in and access to arts and culture, develop partnerships and networks, build audiences, and increase employment opportunities for regional and remote artists.
Creative Australia offers targeted training and professional development programs to build the skills and capabilities of artists and arts organisations. Programs support workforce development, adaptation and innovation in leadership, governance, fundraising, business and entrepreneurial skills, and digital arts through coaching, mentoring, workshops, networking activities and formal training opportunities.
Supports Australian artists and creative workers to undertake reciprocal international exchange activities with confirmed international partners. The fund focuses on cross-cultural exchange and mutually beneficial activities that demonstrate genuine reciprocity and long-term relationship building.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Program details, eligibility and closing dates change — always verify with the official source before applying. Last data update: February 2026.