Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the 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 7 of 7VicScreen invests in the development and production of film, television, online, virtual reality and digital games projects. The agency offers incentives for production, post-production, animation, visual effects and games to generate production activity and employment in Victoria, and supports skills development opportunities in the screen industry.
VicScreen 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.
This program provides a one-off grant or equity investment for the production of children's and adults' animation, feature films, television drama, documentary or factual projects, as well as narrative projects for online platforms and games/interactive projects. Support ranges from a minimum of $30,000, provided as a non-recoupable grant if up to $50,000, or as equity-based production investment if $50,000 or more.
Assists Queensland-based screen practitioners and game developers to attend industry markets, conventions and conferences to pitch and attract support for their projects. Funding covers flights, accommodation, ground travel and event registration for individuals or teams with a slate of projects.
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.
Funding to support eligible screen industry practitioners to attend established Australian screen industry conferences, events, and workshops. The grant covers approximately 50% of eligible expenses including accommodation, airfares, registration fees, per diem, and transfers.
Provides a 10% rebate on eligible South Australian video game development expenditure. Supports the development of video game content in South Australia. Minimum $250,000 threshold.
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.