Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the digital games sector. Programs span federal and state governments, offering funding for growth, innovation, infrastructure and workforce development.
What these grants can fund
- Business expansion and capital investment
- Equipment and infrastructure upgrades
- Workforce training and skills development
- Technology adoption and innovation
- Export and market development
Common eligibility requirements
- Registered Australian business with a valid ABN
- Must be operating in the relevant sector
- Matching co-contribution may be required
- Some programs have employee or turnover thresholds
Eligibility varies by program. Always check the official source before applying.
Open programs
Showing 8 of 8This program provides funding to build capacity within the NSW screen and digital games industry. Projects must support the growth and capability of NSW screen practitioners, organisations and businesses, and be aligned with strategic priorities in the NSW Screen and Digital Games Strategy (2025-2027).
Screen NSW provides grants, incentives, and rebates to support the development, production and promotion of screen content including film, TV, digital games, animation, visual effects and post-production.
Victorian digital games companies and Victorian key creatives who develop and release high-quality digital games. Up to $300,000 per stage and up to $500,000 per project is availa... Ongoing
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.
A targeted program by Creative Australia to support d/Deaf and disabled artists and creative workers in the arts, digital games and cultural sectors. The initiative provides recognition, professional development, and expanded investment opportunities for disabled creatives.
This grant will help service providers to deliver low cost, high quality advisory services to help small businesses to adopt digital tools. Funding of $25.136 million allocated across three coverage areas over 5 years. Closed on 5 Dec 2025
Businesses looking to fast-track recruitment by connecting with mid‑career workers with in-demand skills across the digital economy. Eligible employers receive a wage subsidy for each 12-week work placement or entry level job offered to a program participant and have th... Closed on 30 Jun 2025
The Small Business Digital Adaptation Program provides $1200 rebates to eligible businesses to build digital capability and support their op... Closed on 5 Jul 2022
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.