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 42This program provides loans to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned production companies to bridge the gap between when production costs are incurred and when the Producer Offset rebate is received. Loans finance Australian documentary, film or television projects.
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.
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.
VicScreen 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 and trade events with their projects. This funding provides opportunities for local talent to build global connections and seek financial and distribution support on the world stage.
A grant program designed to attract non-Tasmanian screen productions to film in Tasmania. The program provides funding at 10% of expenditure on Tasmanian goods and services, capped at AUD$500,000, to encourage economic spending and employment in the Tasmanian screen industry while showcasing Tasmanian landscapes and heritage.
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.
This program provides support to develop the First Nations screen industry through various initiatives and funding opportunities. It aims to strengthen the capacity and sustainability of First Nations filmmakers, producers, and screen practitioners across Australia.
The ASSETS Program provides funding to support the development and production of narrative content assets for the screen industry. It aims to help producers create high-quality content that can be leveraged across multiple platforms and markets.
This program provides internship opportunities for First Nations people in the screen industry. Interns gain practical experience and mentorship while working on real projects within production companies, broadcasters, and other screen sector organizations.
This program supports First Nations screen producers in attracting international finance and co-production opportunities for their projects. It provides assistance to help First Nations creators access global funding sources and develop international partnerships for film, television, and other screen content.
Screen Australia provides funding and support programs specifically designed for First Nations filmmakers, producers, and creative professionals. The programs aim to develop and produce high-quality Australian screen content created by Indigenous creators.
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.