Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the documentary 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 9 of 9This grant supports the development of documentary projects in Australia. It provides funding to assist filmmakers and production companies in developing documentary concepts, treatments, and scripts for potential production.
Victorian writers and producers who have production credits to develop narrative fiction or documentary screen projects. Up to $50,000 that can be used to develop a project to secure market attachment or production finance. Ongoing
Screen Australia provides finance attraction support for documentary projects to help secure funding from private investors and financiers. This program assists documentary producers in attracting investment capital for their productions.
Screen Australia's Documentary Production funding supports the development and production of documentary content for Australian creators. This program provides financial assistance to produce high-quality documentaries that tell compelling Australian stories.
Screen Australia provides funding to support the development and production of documentary projects. This program aims to assist filmmakers and production companies in creating high-quality documentary content for Australian and international audiences.
This program supports documentary producers in attracting international finance for their projects. It provides assistance to Australian documentary producers seeking to secure funding from international sources for their documentary productions.
This grant supports the development of documentary projects in Australia. It provides funding to assist filmmakers and production companies in developing documentary concepts, scripts, and production plans.
Screen Australia provides funding to support the development of documentary projects in Australia. This funding assists filmmakers and production companies in developing documentary concepts through research, scripting, and pre-production activities.
Screen Australia provides funding to support the production of documentary films and series. This program aims to develop and produce high-quality Australian documentary content for domestic and international audiences.
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.