Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the television 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 12 of 47Supports 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.
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.
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 production companies and key creatives who produce high-quality film, television, online and virtual reality (VR) projects. Investment greater than 10% or $500,000 may be available for projects that provide exceptional benefit to Victoria. Ongoing
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.
A Screen Australia funding initiative supporting narrative content production for television. This special initiative provides financial support to eligible producers developing and producing dynamic television content.
Screen Australia's International Finance Attraction program supports narrative content production by attracting international financing and co-production partnerships. The program aims to increase investment in Australian screen content and facilitate international collaborations for feature films, television series, and other narrative productions.
This funding supports the development of narrative content projects in Australia, including feature films, television dramas, and other long-form storytelling formats. It provides financial assistance to help creators develop scripts, treatments, and other pre-production materials for narrative content.
This program provides funding to support the development of television drama projects by First Nations creators and production companies. It aims to help develop scripts, treatments, and other materials needed to progress TV drama concepts toward production.
This grant supports the production of television drama content by First Nations producers and production companies. It provides funding to develop and produce high-quality TV drama projects that reflect First Nations stories and perspectives.
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.