Individual artist programs
The Australia Council offers several programs for individual creatives:
Create — for established artists to develop significant new work. Up to $80,000 for major projects.
Develop — for emerging artists to develop their practice. Up to $30,000.
Launch — for early-career artists taking their practice to the next level.
All individual programs require Australian citizenship or permanent residency and evidence of an active creative practice.
Organisation funding
Arts organisations can access:
Core funding — multi-year operational funding for major organisations Project grants — one-off project funding for mid-tier organisations Touring programs — support for taking work to new audiences, including regional and international touring
Incorporated not-for-profit organisations are typically required for organisation funding. Some programs are available to commercial arts enterprises.
Common Questions
Do I need to be a professional artist?
Most programs require you to be a practicing professional artist — typically demonstrated through your career history, credentials, and the quality of your previous work.
How competitive are Australia Council grants?
Highly competitive. Success rates for some programs can be 15–25%. Strong applications focus on artistic merit, feasibility, and the significance of the proposed project.
Program details change — always verify current eligibility criteria and application requirements on the official government website before applying.
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