WA Screenwest On Demand Fund

Funding of up to 50 percent of the total production budget is available, capped at $100,000 per project.
Matched funding is required because funding is capped at 50 percent of the total production budget.
Applications close August 24th, 2026

The On Demand Fund provides grant finance for the production of online series and one-off XR projects made in Western Australia. Its objective is to develop talent and promote innovation in the Western Australian screen industry. Funding is available for projects intended for public access on a screen-based device.

Applicants must show market support through a current letter of intent or deal memo from a bona fide distributor, exhibitor or major online or digital content provider, supported by a strong distribution strategy. Projects must also spend at least 75 percent of the total budget as Qualifying Western Australian Expenditure and have a resident Western Australian key creative team. One member of the key creative team must have experience producing online or digital content.

Key Requirements

The program supports the production of online series and one-off XR projects made in Western Australia, with the stated objective of developing talent and promoting innovation in the Western Australian screen industry.
The applicant must be a Western Australian Resident Producer or Western Australian Resident Company and meet the general eligibility requirements.
One member of the key creative team must have experience producing online or digital content.
The project must be intended for public access on a screen-based device.
The project must have a current letter of intent or deal memo from a bona fide distributor, exhibitor or major online or digital content provider, together with a strong distribution strategy.
The project must spend at least 75 percent of the total budget as Qualifying Western Australian Expenditure and have a resident Western Australian key creative team

What is eligible for funding?

Production of an online series made in Western Australia.
Production of a one-off XR project made in Western Australia.
Screen-based projects intended for public access on a screen-based device

What companies are eligible for funding?

Western Australian Resident Producers.
Western Australian Resident Companies.
Applicants with an eligible online series or one-off XR project made in Western Australia.
Applicants able to demonstrate that one member of the key creative team has experience producing online or digital content
Applicants able to show current market attachment through a letter of intent or deal memo and a strong distribution strategy
Applicants whose project will spend at least 75 percent of the total budget as Qualifying Western Australian Expenditure and has a resident Western Australian key creative team.
In exceptional circumstances, applications outside the stated criteria may be considered if the applicant can demonstrate the project is significantly aligned with the strategic plan.

Is this grant competitive or entitlement based?

Competitive. Your application will be assessed among other applications by a judging panel.

How can I increase my chances of winning this grant?

By engaging an accredited government grants consultant, such as Avant Group.

Competitive grants often require significant business case development and project analysis to support the application, this may include detailed presentations supporting the project’s merit, projected sales, cost-benefit analysis and more.

As part of your engagement with Avant Group, your account manager will assess the required documents and will provide the following as needed to support your grant submission.

Grant application writeup including a detailed presentation illustrating how the grant funding will contribute to your project, how the funding will contribute to the project’s budget, a project milestone plan, delivery timeline, impact on employment if applicable and a breakdown of the management and leadership team for the project

Industry analysis presentation
Competitor Analysis Presentation
Marketing and Sales Analysis Presentation
3-5 year Cashflow Forecast
3-5 year Balance Sheet Forecast
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Grant Funding
End-to-end grant application including information collating, analysis and application writing
CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) cost-benefit analysis
Stakeholder relations and Risk Mitigation Plans
Any other relevant forecasting that will support your application

How can I get help with my application? Or know if I’m likely to win funding?

Avant Group offers a no-obligation assessment of your eligibility for funding and will assess your likelihood of a successful grant application.

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