Media Grants in Australia (All States) — 2026

The Journalism Assistance Fund Program, running over 3 years from 2025-26, was announced as part of the News Media Assistance Program (News MAP). News MAP aims to support public interest journalism and media diversity in Australia - recognising these are critical to a healthy democracy, social cohesion and informed citizens. Organisations producing core news content will be eligible for funding. The funding will provide a proportion of the wages for journalists producing core news content that is distributed digitally. The program aims to: support the sustainability of Australian news publishers in the face of significant disruption to the media sector support the creation of digitally distributed news content, encourage continued employment of journalists who primarily produce news that is in the Australian public interest build and maintain social cohesion in Australia Eligibility: You can apply if you: have an Australian business number (ABN) are registered for the Goods and Service

Screen Australia provides funding and resources to support the development, production and marketing of Australian screen content across multiple streams including feature films, television, documentaries, shorts, indigenous content, and industry development. The program supports Australian screen practitioners and talent development through various funding programs with different deadlines and eligibility criteria.

Provides Australian Capital Territory screen practitioners with funding and resources to support the development, production and promotion of ACT screen content. Funding is available for local practitioners and projects, as well as productions looking to shoot or post-produce in the region.

Provides screen practitioners with funding and resources to support the development, production and promotion of South Australian screen content. Multiple funding streams are available including production support, post production and visual effects rebate, development support, organisational support, gender agenda, and delivering diversity programs.

Screen Australia's Documentary Development funding supports the development of documentary projects in Australia. This program provides financial assistance to help producers develop documentary concepts into viable production-ready projects.

This grant supports First Nations filmmakers and creatives to present their work at international film festivals and events. It provides funding to help offset costs associated with festival participation, including travel, accommodation, and submission fees.

Screen Territory Funding and Support provides funding and resources to support the development, production, and promotion of screen content made by Northern Territory screen practitioners. Multiple funding streams are available including audience development, production finance, story development, First Nations filmmakers support, and career development.

Screen NSW provides grants, incentives, and rebates to support the development, production and promotion of screen content including film, TV, digital games, animation, visual effects and post-production.

Screen Australia's funding program that supports the development and production of narrative content including feature films, television dramas, and other scripted content. The program aims to help Australian producers create high-quality storytelling projects for domestic and international audiences.

The Audience Testing Program provides funding to support audience testing and research for narrative content productions. It helps producers understand audience responses and gather data to inform creative and distribution decisions for their projects.

This program provides funding to support the development of assets that help build and sustain audiences for Australian narrative content. It funds projects that create tools, platforms, or resources to enhance market access and audience engagement for screen productions.

This program supports Australian narrative content producers in managing their relationships with broadcast and streaming channels. It provides funding to help content creators develop strategies for channel engagement, audience development, and distribution across multiple platforms.

A Screen Australia funding initiative supporting narrative content production for television. This special initiative provides financial support to eligible producers developing and producing dynamic television content.

Screen Australia's International Finance Attraction program supports narrative content production by attracting international financing and co-production partnerships. The program aims to increase investment in Australian screen content and facilitate international collaborations for feature films, television series, and other narrative productions.

This program provides funding to support the sales and distribution of Australian narrative content in domestic and international markets. It assists producers and distributors in marketing, promoting, and selling their content to expand audience reach and commercial viability.

This funding supports the development of narrative content projects in Australia, including feature films, television dramas, and other long-form storytelling formats. It provides financial assistance to help creators develop scripts, treatments, and other pre-production materials for narrative content.

This initiative supports the development of narrative content with a focus on audience design and engagement strategies. It funds projects that demonstrate innovative approaches to understanding and connecting with audiences through strategic content development.

A funding initiative supporting narrative content creators and developers in Australia. The program provides financial support to help creators develop and produce quality narrative content across various formats.

Screen Australia's Documentary Production funding supports the development and production of documentary content for Australian creators. This program provides financial assistance to produce high-quality documentaries that tell compelling Australian stories.

Screen Australia provides funding to support the development and production of documentary projects. This program aims to assist filmmakers and production companies in creating high-quality documentary content for Australian and international audiences.

This program provides funding to support the development of television drama projects by First Nations creators and production companies. It aims to help develop scripts, treatments, and other materials needed to progress TV drama concepts toward production.

This program provides funding to support the development of documentary projects by First Nations filmmakers and producers. It assists with script development, research, and pre-production activities for documentary films that tell First Nations stories.

This grant supports the production of television drama content by First Nations producers and production companies. It provides funding to develop and produce high-quality TV drama projects that reflect First Nations stories and perspectives.

Support for First Nations screen practitioners to develop sales and distribution strategies for their content. This program assists with building capacity in the sales and distribution sector for Indigenous Australian creators.

Screen Australia's internship program supporting First Nations individuals to gain practical experience and professional development in the screen industry. The program provides internship placements with screen organizations and companies to build skills and career pathways in film, television, and digital media.

This grant supports First Nations professionals in the screen industry to travel domestically and internationally for professional development, networking, and career advancement opportunities. The funding assists with travel costs to attend industry events, conferences, festivals, and other professional activities.

Screen Australia's production funding program supporting First Nations filmmakers and production companies to develop and produce high-quality film, television, and online content. The funding supports projects across various genres and formats that reflect First Nations stories and perspectives.

A rebate scheme that provides a 40% rebate on qualifying Australian production expenditure for feature films, television programs, documentaries, and other eligible content. The offset supports producers of Australian screen content by reducing production costs through a cash rebate.

The Producer Offset is a rebate scheme that provides financial support to producers of Australian content for film, television, and other audiovisual productions. It offers a rebate on qualifying Australian production expenditure incurred during the production of eligible projects.

A rebate scheme that provides financial offsets for Australian film and television production. The program supports both location-based production and post, digital and visual effects (PDV) work undertaken in Australia.

A co-production funding program that supports collaborative film and television projects between Australian and Canadian producers. The program facilitates international co-productions to develop creative partnerships and expand market opportunities for screen content.

A co-production funding program that supports collaborative film and television projects between Australian and Singaporean producers. The program facilitates international co-productions to develop creative partnerships and expand market opportunities for screen content.

This program supports co-productions between Australian and New Zealand screen producers, enabling collaborative film and television projects. It facilitates partnerships that leverage creative and technical talent from both countries to produce high-quality content.

Screen Australia's television production funding supports the development and production of Australian television content. This program provides financial assistance to eligible producers for the creation of television programs across various genres.

Support for Australian narrative content sales agents and distributors to develop their businesses and increase international sales of Australian content. This program provides funding to help sales agents and distributors strengthen their capabilities and market reach.

Screen Australia's First Nations Development program provides funding to support the development of screen projects by First Nations creators and producers. The program aims to nurture Indigenous talent and stories in the Australian screen industry.

This grant supports the production of documentary content by First Nations filmmakers and production companies. It funds the development and production of documentary projects that tell First Nations stories and perspectives.

This program supports co-productions between Australian and South African film and television producers. It facilitates partnerships and provides funding opportunities for projects that involve creative and financial collaboration between the two countries.

The ASSETS Program provides funding to support the development of narrative content production assets and infrastructure in Australia. It aims to strengthen the production capabilities and market competitiveness of Australian narrative content producers.

Support for Australian sales agents and distributors to develop their businesses and increase their capacity to sell and distribute Australian narrative content internationally. This program provides funding to help sales agents and distributors strengthen their operations and market reach.

Screen Australia provides funding support for documentary production projects. This program supports the development and production of documentary content for Australian filmmakers and production companies.

Screen Australia's Documentary Development funding supports the development of documentary projects in Australia. This program provides financial assistance to help producers develop documentary concepts into viable production-ready projects.

Screen Australia provides funding to support the production of documentary films and series. This program aims to develop and produce high-quality Australian documentary content for domestic and international audiences.

Screen Australia's development funding supports First Nations filmmakers and creatives in developing their projects across film, television, and digital media. This funding assists with script development, project planning, and creative development for emerging and established First Nations practitioners.