Grants in Arts & Culture
SA – Multicultural Community Fund
$20M funding pool
Infrastructure grants for SA multicultural organisations to build or upgrade inclusive community facilities. Competitive program.
SA – Expand Together Grants (2026–27) Round 2
Up to $100,000
SA Expand Together Grants Round 2: up to $100k for multicultural community equipment and facility projects. Apply by 31 July 2026
Balnaves Foundation Grants
$150K-$250K per year
Funding for innovative education, medical, and arts projects supporting young people, disadvantaged groups and Indigenous Australians.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Grants – Projects SA
Funding up to $25,000
Funding up to $25,000 for SA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to develop and present new creative projects.
Arts Business: First Nations Development Fund
Funding up to $50,000 is available
Creative Australia’s Arts Business: First Nations Development Fund provides grants between $10,000 and $50,000 to strengthen sustainable business practices and support economic and capacity-building development across First Nations arts and culture. The program is open nationally to First Nations individuals, groups and micro‑organisations, and funds activities that build governance capability, professional and workforce development, strategic planning, marketing, seed funding and digital capabilities, including e‑commerce and platform upgrades.
VIC — Victorian Screen Incentive (VSI)
No more than 10% of QVE
State‑based VicScreen incentive offering grants up to 10% of QVE for production, post, VFX, animation and digital games in Victoria.
Dynamic Television Scripted Initiative
Funding up to $100,000
The Dynamic Television Scripted Initiative is a collaboration between Screen Australia and Los Angeles-based Dynamic Television to support the development of high-quality scripted drama series for global audiences. This program offers Australian production companies the opportunity to secure up to $100,000 in development funding for one-hour-per-episode drama projects.
VIC – Tiny Towns Fund (Round 3)
Funding up to $50,000 per applicant
The Tiny Towns Fund is a Victorian Government initiative designed to support small communities with populations of up to 5,000 people. Round 3 provides grants between $5,000 and $50,000 for projects that enhance liveability, strengthen community connections, and attract visitors to regional Victoria and outer metropolitan interface areas. Eligible projects include upgrades to community halls, libraries, playgrounds, splash parks, bike trails, and public art installations.
QLD Tourism Icons Investment Fund – Round 1
Up to $5 million
The Tourism Icons Investment Fund (TIIF) provides funding for projects that establish and enhance Queensland’s tourism attractions and experiences. It supports infrastructure, attractions, and experiences that exceed expectations, create jobs, and enable tourism-related businesses to grow. The fund aims to deliver exceptional tourism offerings that extend visitor stays in Queensland. By backing iconic projects, it goes beyond infrastructure, generating lasting economic and social benefits for communities across the state.
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