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 5 of 5Screen Queensland's Screen Culture Fund invests in events that help grow a successful screen industry in Queensland, including film and games festivals, industry conferences, and other screen culture events. The fund enables vital screening and networking platforms across the state for local practitioners while providing audiences and industry access to diverse and inspirational screen content.
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.
Supports Queensland-based screen practitioners and game developers to attend industry markets, conventions and conferences to pitch and attract finance for their projects. Funding covers flights, accommodation, ground travel and event registration for individuals or teams with a slate of projects.
Screen Tasmania funds on-the-job paid training opportunities for screen industry practitioners across three categories: Attachments (entry-level, 8+ weeks), Placements (emerging practitioners, 12+ weeks), and Traineeships (intensive coaching in critical shortage roles, 12+ weeks). Screen Tasmania covers participant wages and trainer costs to support skill development in film, television, online, and games production.
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.