Television Grants in Australia (All States) — 2026

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Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the television 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.

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Screen Australia Funding and Support

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.

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Screen NSW Funding and Support

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.

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Narrative Content 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.

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Audience Testing Program

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.

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Dynamic TV

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.

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International Finance Attraction

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.

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Narrative Content Development Funding

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.

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First Nations TV Drama Development

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.

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First Nations TV Drama Production

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.

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First Nations Production

Screen Australia's First Nations Production funding supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander filmmakers and production companies to develop and produce high-quality film, television, and digital content. The program aims to increase Indigenous representation in the screen industry and support First Nations storytelling across various formats and genres.

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First Nations Sales and Distribution Support

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.

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First Nations Sector Development

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.

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First Nations Internships

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.

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First Nations Production Funding 2024-2025

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.

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Australian Screen Festivals Fund

This fund supports Australian film festivals to develop their audiences and increase engagement with Australian screen content. It provides financial assistance to festivals for activities that promote and showcase Australian films and television programs.

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BTL Next Step Stage 2

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.

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Advanced Workshop for Intimacy Coordinators

This initiative provides advanced training and professional development for intimacy coordinators working in the Australian screen industry. The workshop aims to enhance skills and knowledge in intimate scene coordination on film and television productions.

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Producer Offset

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.

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Producer Offset - Provisional Certification

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.

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Location and PDV Offsets

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.

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Multipartite Co-Productions

Screen Australia's co-production program that supports multipartite (multiple country) film and television co-productions. The program provides funding and support for Australian producers collaborating with international partners on eligible projects.

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Screen Australia Co-Production Program - Canada

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.

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Co-Production Program

Screen Australia's Co-Production Program supports Australian film and television producers in developing co-production partnerships with eligible partner countries. The program facilitates international collaborations that enable Australian creatives to access new markets, funding sources, and creative talent while maintaining Australian creative control and investment.

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Australia-France Co-Production Program

This program supports co-productions between Australian and French film and television producers. It facilitates collaborative projects that meet the co-production treaty requirements between Australia and France, enabling producers to access funding and support from both countries.

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Australia-Israel Co-Production Program

This program supports co-productions between Australian and Israeli film and television producers. It facilitates collaborative projects that combine creative talent and resources from both countries to develop and produce screen content.

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Screen Australia Co-Production Program - Germany

A co-production funding program that supports collaborative film and television projects between Australian and German producers. The program facilitates international partnerships to develop and produce screen content with both countries' involvement.

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Screen Australia Co-Production Program - Malaysia

This program supports co-productions between Australian and Malaysian film and television producers. It facilitates collaborative projects that involve creative and financial partnerships between the two countries' screen industries.

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Screen Australia Co-Production Program - Ireland

A co-production funding program that supports collaborative film and television projects between Australian and Irish producers. The program facilitates international co-productions to develop and produce screen content with partners from Ireland.

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Screen Australia Co-Production Program - Singapore

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.

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Screen Australia Co-Production Program - New Zealand

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.

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Screen Australia Co-Production Program - United Kingdom

This program supports co-productions between Australian and United Kingdom film and television producers. It facilitates collaborative projects that meet the co-production treaty requirements between the two countries.

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2024-2025 Television Production

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.

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First Nations Development

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.

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Co-Production Program

Screen Australia's Co-Production Program supports Australian film and television producers in developing international co-production partnerships. The program provides funding and support for projects that involve collaboration between Australian and international production companies.

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Screen Australia Co-Production Program - South Africa

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.

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ASSETS Program

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.

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First Nations International Delegations

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.

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2024-2025 Television Development Approvals

Screen Australia provides development funding to support the creation and development of television projects. This funding assists in the development phase of television productions, helping to bring creative concepts to fruition.

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First Nations Sales and Distribution Support

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.

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Co-Production Program - Provisional Approval

Screen Australia's Co-Production Program provides support for Australian film and television producers to co-produce content with international partners. The program aims to facilitate international collaboration and expand opportunities for Australian screen content in global markets.

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2024-2025 First Nations Development Funding

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.

Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines before applying.