Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the creative sector. Programs span federal and state governments, offering funding for growth, innovation, infrastructure and workforce development.
In Victoria, victoria's business grant landscape combines strong state programs through business victoria, launchvic and creative victoria with substantial commonwealth support.
Open programs
3 totalA program that supports schools to undertake creative learning projects in partnership with creative professionals, collectives, or organisations. Projects provide students, teachers, and creative partners with diverse and challenging learning experiences, operating as a 'creative-in-residence' program that enhances education outcomes across curriculum from Foundation to Year 10, plus VCE Vocational Major, Victorian Pathways Certificate, and Towards Foundation curriculum.
A competitive funding program that invests in Victorian creative organisations to strengthen the state's creative economy. The program funds non-government, not-for-profit creative organisations across all creative forms and regions, supporting their leadership, operations, organisational infrastructure and capacity.
Supports projects led by Victorian professional artists, creative practitioners, groups/collectives and creative micro to small organisations. The fund comprises two focus areas: Uncovering Talent for first-time Creative Victoria funding recipients, and Projects for applicants with a proven track record. Applicants can apply through dedicated streams for First Peoples, Deaf and Disabled creatives, or General.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines before applying.