Arts Grants in South Australia — 2026

7 programs7 open nowUp to $400,000

Creative businesses, artists and cultural organisations can access grants from the Australia Council for the Arts, Create NSW, Creative Victoria, Screen Australia and state arts bodies. Programs support new works, touring, international creative export and community cultural engagement across all creative disciplines.

In South Australia, south australia's business grants are delivered through a focused network of state agencies including green industries sa, the south australian film corporation, primary industries funding through pirsa, and the south australian tourism commission.

Open programs

7 total
Ongoing·$50,000 - $400,000
Arts Organisations Program 2023-2026

The Arts Organisations Program provides funding to small-to-medium arts organisations that contribute to a sustainable and thriving arts and cultural sector in South Australia. Funding enables organisations to deliver arts experiences, commission new work, create jobs for artists and creatives, and build national and international profile.

Ongoing
Screen Production Fund

Supports world-class South Australian screen production across film, TV and online projects for commercial release via theatrical, broadcast, or major digital content platforms. Producers may receive up to 10% of Qualifying South Australian Expenditure.

Ongoing
ABC SAFC Content Pipeline Fund

Strategic screen-production initiative delivering high-quality television content to ABC TV and ABC iview. SA-led projects: up to 16.5% of Qualifying SA Expenditure. Inbound projects: up to 12.5%.

Ongoing
SA Post, Digital and Visual Effects (PDV) Rebate

Provides a 10% rebate on eligible South Australian post-production, digital and visual effects expenditure. Minimum threshold of $250,000 in qualifying expenditure.

Ongoing
SAFC Matched Market Development Grant

Matches third-party development contributions from Screen Australia or broadcasters to support development of South Australian screen projects.

Ongoing
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Grants

CreateSA supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the development of ideas, story-sharing, making art, networking and collaboration. Grants are available in two categories: Professional Development and Projects.

Ongoing
Richard Llewellyn Deaf and Disability Grants

A suite of grants supporting deaf and disabled artists and arts organizations in South Australia. The program offers four categories: Professional Development, Projects for Individuals, Projects for Organisations and Groups, and Access support. Grants continue the legacy of Richard Llewellyn's advocacy for people with disability and passion for the arts.

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