Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the music sector. Programs span federal and state governments, offering funding for growth, innovation, infrastructure and workforce development.
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 totalThe MDO Project Support Grants support local musicians and music businesses with creative and business development projects. Two streams are available: Stream A provides up to $15,000 for recording and performing artists, songwriters, producers and artist managers to create and/or release new original music; Stream B provides up to $15,000 for music businesses and entrepreneurs to facilitate the creation, presentation, production or delivery of original music.
The South Australian Government's Live Music Events Fund supports live music events and festivals with the potential to grow into major tourist attractions. The fund aims to elevate Adelaide's recognition as a UNESCO City of Music, mitigate financial barriers for promoters in the first two years of staging new events, and attract unique music events that generate economic benefit and local jobs.
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.
The Music Development Office provides funding to support South Australian artists and music businesses to attend and showcase at major international and national music conferences. This includes the Export Contribution Fund for international events, and the National Contribution Fund for domestic showcases and regional delegate attendance at the Regional and Remote Music Summit.
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.
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.
A program specifically available for key organisations that align with the Music Development Office's strategic objectives. Each year the MDO supports organisations to provide accessible industry development pathways for South Australian professional artists and music businesses.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines before applying.