Screen Australia, state screen agencies and broadcasters fund Australian content across film, television, online video and interactive media. Programs support development, production, post-production and international distribution of Australian-owned screen content.
What these grants can fund
- Film and television production financing
- Script and project development funding
- International co-production arrangements
- Post-production, visual effects and animation
- Online and streaming platform content
- Documentary production and cultural content
Common eligibility requirements
- Australian-owned production company
- Project must have significant Australian creative elements
- Producer must demonstrate creative and financial capacity
- Some programs require broadcaster or distributor attachment
- Cultural test or significant Australian content requirement
Eligibility varies by program. Always check the official source before applying.
Open programs
Showing 12 of 49The Journalism Assistance Fund Program, running over 3 years from 2025-26, was announced as part of the News Media Assistance Program (News MAP). News MAP aims to support public interest journalism and media diversity in Australia - recognising these are critical to a healthy democracy, social cohesion and informed citizens. Organisations producing core news content will be eligible for funding. The funding will provide a proportion of the wages for journalists producing core news content that is distributed digitally. The program aims to: support the sustainability of Australian news publishers in the face of significant disruption to the media sector support the creation of digitally distributed news content, encourage continued employment of journalists who primarily produce news that is in the Australian public interest build and maintain social cohesion in Australia Eligibility: You can apply if you: have an Australian business number (ABN) are registered for the Goods and Service
Supports Victorian production companies, originators and key creatives to produce high-quality, diverse and engaging film, television, online and virtual reality (VR) projects. Provides cash investment of 3-10% of Victorian production spend (capped at $500,000), with potential for greater investment for projects offering exceptional economic impact, employment opportunities, significant Victorian IP, or cultural value.
Screen Australia provides funding and resources to support the development, production and marketing of Australian screen content across multiple streams including feature films, television, documentaries, shorts, indigenous content, and industry development. The program supports Australian screen practitioners and talent development through various funding programs with different deadlines and eligibility criteria.
Provides Australian Capital Territory screen practitioners with funding and resources to support the development, production and promotion of ACT screen content. Funding is available for local practitioners and projects, as well as productions looking to shoot or post-produce in the region.
Provides screen practitioners with funding and resources to support the development, production and promotion of South Australian screen content. Multiple funding streams are available including production support, post production and visual effects rebate, development support, organisational support, gender agenda, and delivering diversity programs.
Screen Australia's Documentary Development funding supports the development of documentary projects in Australia. This program provides financial assistance to help producers develop documentary concepts into viable production-ready projects.
This program supports Victorian writers and producers to develop narrative fiction or documentary projects, including VR for any release platform such as cinema, television, and online. It is designed for both first-time screenwriters and seasoned creators looking to turn their ideas into high-quality screen experiences.
This grant supports First Nations filmmakers and creatives to present their work at international film festivals and events. It provides funding to help offset costs associated with festival participation, including travel, accommodation, and submission fees.
Screen Territory Funding and Support provides funding and resources to support the development, production, and promotion of screen content made by Northern Territory screen practitioners. Multiple funding streams are available including audience development, production finance, story development, First Nations filmmakers support, and career development.
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.
Screen Australia's funding program that supports the development and production of narrative content including feature films, television dramas, and other scripted content. The program aims to help Australian producers create high-quality storytelling projects for domestic and international audiences.
The Audience Testing Program provides funding to support audience testing and research for narrative content productions. It helps producers understand audience responses and gather data to inform creative and distribution decisions for their projects.
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.