Available Grants

Screen Australia funding is available for production and post-production costs of one-off documentaries, documentary series or factual multiplatform projects from First Nations creatives.

Screen Australia funding is available for production and post-production costs of drama television projects, including telemovies, series, and online drama projects by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives.

This grant supports Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander filmmakers, with demonstrated experience, to develop an idea they wish to explore in a longer feature format. Funding is available for the further development of a treatment and/or draft scripts, project development as well as fees for writer, producer, director, story consultant, research, and/or securing production financing.

This grant helps First Nations practitioners develop TV drama projects, including telemovies and series. Funding supports script and series bible development, project research, and securing production financing.

This grant supports First Nations practitioners to develop documentary projects, including features, series, and online productions. Funding is for creating strong written and visual materials to compete for production finance.

The Market Access Grant Scheme (MAGS) 2026 is a Western Australian Government initiative designed to support local health and medical life sciences companies in accessing global markets. Delivered by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (DEED), the program provides financial assistance to help small and medium enterprises attend major national and international conferences and industry events in 2026. By subsidising travel costs, MAGS enables WA-based businesses to showcase their innovations, build strategic partnerships, attract investment, and expand their commercial reach. The scheme aligns with the WA Health and Medical Life Sciences Industry Strategy, which aims to diversify the economy, create jobs, and strengthen the state’s reputation as a global hub for health innovation.

This grant invests in outstanding low-budget feature film projects by First Nations Australians. Funding supports production and post-production, aiming to develop key First Nations creatives and extend their vision and skills.

The Defence and Research Teaming (DaRT) 2025 grant is a Western Australian Government initiative managed by the Defence Science Centre. It empowers defence personnel, academia and industry partners to collaborate on early-stage concepts within the Defence Capability Life Cycle. These projects must have participated in Exercise Western Dawn 2025 and align with defined innovation themes. Successful teams receive grants up to $200k to de‑risk technologies and mature ideas—ultimately enhancing ADF capability and building sovereign industry outcomes.

The WA Defence Ready Initiative – Round 4 is a competitive grant program administered by Defence West within the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. Its purpose is to strengthen Western Australian small to medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in the defence sector by improving their capability, capacity, and competitiveness. The program supports businesses to become reliable suppliers of products, services, and works across all defence domains. By funding strategic improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and workforce development, the initiative aims to increase WA’s contribution to meeting Defence requirements and expand local industry participation in national and international defence supply chains.