Arts Culture Grants in Australia

Supports moderately sized public events in the City of Greater Geelong that have an immediate need preventing organisers from applying to the main Community Events Grants funding round. Eligible events include state or national sporting events, state or national festivals, and events of regional significance that are advertised to the public and expected to attract 300 or more attendees. Covers operating expenses including venue hire, contractors, security, equipment hire, staging and toilet hire. Total grant pool of $80,000 allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Targeted development investment for Western Australian First Nations screen practitioners and production companies to develop scripted and documentary screen projects. Provides additional opportunities for First Nations voices in the screen industry.

Support for Western Australian First Nations screen practitioners to develop their skills, gain experience and advance their careers in the screen industry. Provides targeted opportunities for First Nations creatives and crew.

Production fund for Western Australian First Nations production companies and practitioners to create low budget television projects that showcase First Nations stories, culture and talent to national and international audiences.

Funds heritage projects in Hobart with priority given to physical conservation works to heritage-listed places. Established under the National Trust Preservation Fund (Winding-up) Act 1999 from a long-term investment fund set up in the 1960s to preserve and restore historic buildings. Offered every two years. Supports projects commencing 20 August 2026 to 21 August 2027.

Provides funding for the planning and delivery of small to medium scale events in the Hobart local government area that provide benefits to both the local and wider community. Supports events that enhance community identity, encourage accessibility and participation, support and enhance the cultural life of Hobart, celebrate cultural diversity, deliver economic benefits through increased visitation, and enhance Hobart's reputation as a tourist destination. For events commencing 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.

Supports larger-scale, artist-led creative activities, projects and events in the Hobart local government area that align with the City's Strategic Plan. Funding requests must focus on paying artists and creative practitioners and allow for community engagement. Creative Hobart supports cultural and creative programs that encourage community participation, attract cultural tourism, and make Hobart a great city. For projects commencing 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.

Funding for young people aged 18-25 to complete a work placement with an NT arts organisation. The grant provides practical experience in the creative industries and helps emerging artists find jobs in the NT arts and culture sector. Recipients receive up to $10,000 for a 3-6 month full-time or part-time placement totalling 400 hours.

Provides support to activities that involve, engage and benefit the Hobart community. Funds projects and events that foster opportunities for access and participation, and respond to community issues and concerns. Supports community groups and non-profit organisations to develop projects or events, or elements of ongoing programs. Funding supports projects commencing between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027.

Supports the delivery of artist-led creative activities, projects and events in the Hobart local government area that align with the City's Strategic Plan. Funding requests must focus on paying artists and creative practitioners and allow for community engagement with the project. Creative Hobart supports cultural and creative programs that encourage community participation, attract cultural tourism, and make Hobart a wonderful place to live, work and visit.

This program encourages and supports public and social housing tenants in the ACT to participate in sporting, arts, cultural, education, employment, and training activities. The grants aim to improve participants' physical, social, and personal development through community engagement.

Provides rapid funding to activities that enhance community identity, encourage accessibility, celebrate the cultural life of Hobart, and create opportunities for participation within the city. Open all year round on a rolling basis until the funding pool is exhausted. Activities must start no sooner than one month and no later than six months after the application submission date.