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 Victoria, victoria's business grant landscape combines strong state programs through business victoria, launchvic and creative victoria with substantial commonwealth support.
Open programs
4 totalVicScreen supports Victorian screen creators to travel to key international festivals with their projects, providing financial support for travel and other costs. The program is designed to help producers, directors, writers, and game developers build global connections and promote their skills, projects, and businesses at approved international festivals.
VicScreen supports Victorian screen creators to travel to key international festivals and trade events with their projects. This funding provides opportunities for local talent to build global connections and seek financial and distribution support on the world stage.
VSI grants are state-based incentives to support screen projects in Victoria across production, post-production, visual effects, animation, and digital games. The grants back projects in the screen industry and can be combined with Federal Offsets. Grants are generally paid upon project completion.
Supports mid-career Victorian screen industry workers to find paid, hands-on placement opportunities that build their careers. Writers, directors, and below-the-line technical crew can develop their skills through structured mentoring and supervision on productions, with placements fully credited to their role.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines before applying.