Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the screen sector. Programs span federal and state governments, offering funding for growth, innovation, infrastructure and workforce development.
In Australia (All States), the australian government is the single largest source of business grant funding in australia, with programs spanning every state, sector and business type.
Open programs
10 totalThis program provides funding to build capacity within the NSW screen and digital games industry. Projects must support the growth and capability of NSW screen practitioners, organisations and businesses, and be aligned with strategic priorities in the NSW Screen and Digital Games Strategy (2025-2027).
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 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.
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.
Screen Australia's sector development support for First Nations filmmakers and creatives. This program provides funding and support to develop the First Nations screen production sector in Australia.
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.
A funding initiative from Screen Australia supporting the development and advancement of screen industry projects at the next stage of their production journey. This program provides financial support to help projects progress from development through to production stages.
This program supports First Nations screen practitioners to attend international film festivals, markets, and industry events. It provides funding to help Indigenous Australian creatives build international networks, showcase their work, and access global opportunities in the screen industry.
This program provides support to First Nations filmmakers and content creators to assist with the sales and distribution of their projects. It aims to help Indigenous creators reach audiences and commercialize their work in the screen industry.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines before applying.