Grants in Arts & Culture
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 (TIFF) Round 2
Funding from $1 million - $5 million
QLD tourism grants up to $5M for iconic infrastructure, attractions and visitor experiences. EOI applications close 10 August 2026.
WA Heritage Grants Program
$10,000-$100,000
The Heritage Grants Program encourages investment in State Registered Heritage Places and supports key strategic objectives of the Heritage Council of Western Australia.
QLD Live Music Venue Business Grants Round 2
$50K-$100K
The Live Music Venue Business Grants, offered by Arts Queensland, provide funding of up to $100,000 to support live music venues with a capacity of 500 persons or less. The grants aim to help venues adapt to changing audience demands and increased operating costs by enhancing their ability to attract audiences and diversify income streams.
NSW Venue Upgrades Grants – Program 2
Up to $250,000
Grants are available for dedicated live music venues in New South Wales to support venue upgrades that enhance audience and visitor experience. Funding can support the purchase of equipment and a range of infrastructure development works.
Festivals Australia Program – Round 21
The total funding pool is approximately $1.4 million each financial year.
The Festival's Australia program aims to support arts and culture activities at festivals and community events in regional and remote Australia. It is a part of the Australian Government's Arts and Cultural Development Program to support participation in, and access to, Australia's arts and culture.
Each funding round allocates approximately $700,000 with the average grant recipient receiving $40,000.
Visions of Australia Program – Round 22
$2.8M annual funding pool
Federal grants supporting touring exhibitions and cultural access for regional and remote communities across Australia.
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