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.
What these grants can fund
- New creative work development and production
- Touring and distribution of creative works nationally
- International market development for creative IP
- Community arts and cultural engagement programs
- Arts infrastructure, studios and facilities
- Digital platforms and online distribution for creative content
Common eligibility requirements
- Individual artists, creative companies or registered cultural organisations
- Australian citizenship or permanent residency for individual grants
- Track record of professional arts practice
- Some programs require registration with a relevant arts funding body
- Projects must demonstrate public benefit and artistic merit
Eligibility varies by program. Always check the official source before applying.
Open programs
Showing 12 of 271Kick-start funding is designed for eligible businesses that are interested in piloting a few battery electric vehicles (BEVs) or for smaller fleets that want to start their electrification journey.
The NSW Government has established the ARC - Community Participation Stream 2, with funding of up to $25 million available to increase liveability and social cohesion of communities through greater participation in community activities.
DTCTP supports entrepreneurship and commercialisation skills development in NSW by funding a NSW startup incubator or accelerator to provide a statewide deep tech commercialisation training pipeline for NSW-based entrepreneurs.
This program supports existing large-scale contemporary music festivals presented in NSW with a track record of delivering significant outcomes for contemporary music.
This program supports existing large-scale contemporary music festivals presented in NSW with a track record of delivering significant outcomes for contemporary music.
This program enables arts organisations to deliver annual programs that develop and share high-quality art experiences, create opportunities for Tasmania's professional artists and arts workers, build partnerships that strengthen the arts sector, and connect with audiences and the wider community. Eligible costs include administrative costs, creative development and research, market and audience development, presenting work, and professional development opportunities.
This form is for approved providers with services that opened and are providing education to enrolled and attending children who may be eligible for funding under 2026 Start Strong for Long Day Care program.
The Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) - Boost initiative provides funding to support the installation of solar PV systems on eligible apartment buildings and other multi-unit dwellings in NSW in selected suburbs.
The Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) grant program provides funding to support the installation of solar panels on eligible apartment buildings and other multi-unit dwellings in NSW.
This program provides funding to support arts presenters and producers in the delivery of performing arts, visual arts, contemporary music gigs, and cultural heritage touring activity. Funding assists with costs including artist fees, travel and accommodation, tour management, freight and equipment hire, and community engagement activities.
Create NSW is seeking Expressions of Interest from NSW and ACT First Nations artists to develop public artworks as part of the restoration of Keller House, a place of remembrance for Stolen Generations Survivors from NSW and ACT.
Arts Activities Funding provides support for Canberra artists, groups and organisations to undertake arts activities including creating new work, professional or skills development, mentoring, residencies, and community arts and cultural development and engagement. Activities can span dance, digital games, literature, music, new media, screen, theatre, visual arts, and arts-based festivals.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Program details, eligibility and closing dates change — always verify with the official source before applying. Last data update: February 2026.