Artists Grants in Australia

Arts Activities Funding provides support for Canberra artists, groups and organisations to undertake arts activities including creating new work, professional or skills development, mentoring, residencies, and community arts and cultural development and engagement. Activities can span dance, digital games, literature, music, new media, screen, theatre, visual arts, and arts-based festivals.

Funding for artists, designers, arts and cultural organisations and creative businesses in Canberra to develop and implement design projects that demonstrate excellence and support Canberra's ambition to become a UNESCO City of Design. Projects can be presented as part of the 2026 Craft + Design Canberra Festival (5-15 November 2026) or contribute to Canberra's reputation as a global city of design.

Funding for self-determined arts and cultural activities led by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and communities in the ACT. Supports creating arts and cultural work, presenting or performing, professional development, community arts development, marketing, and arts-based festivals across various artforms including dance, music, theatre, visual arts, literature, digital media, and screen.

This program supports Tasmanian individuals and groups to travel locally, nationally or internationally for arts or cultural heritage opportunities, and supports individuals, groups and organisations to bring professionals to Tasmania for arts or cultural heritage activities including professional development opportunities or workshops.

Creative Australia is offering fully funded scholarships for artists and arts workers to participate in transformative leadership programs ranging from 5 days to 10 months. Programs focus on systems thinking, ethical decision-making, and adaptive leadership practice, with support for travel expenses and access needs available on a limited basis.

Arts SA funding is available for artists, organisations and the community to support initiatives that demonstrate bold exploration, innovation, and lead to a vibrant ecology of new relationships and networks. Grants are available in 3 program streams: development, projects, and major projects.

An Australian Government program that supports sustainable cultural development in regional and remote communities in Australia. The fund awards grants for projects and programs that encourage participation in and access to arts and culture, develop partnerships and networks, build audiences, and increase employment opportunities for regional and remote artists.

Creative Australia offers targeted training and professional development programs to build the skills and capabilities of artists and arts organisations. Programs support workforce development, adaptation and innovation in leadership, governance, fundraising, business and entrepreneurial skills, and digital arts through coaching, mentoring, workshops, networking activities and formal training opportunities.

Project grants supporting arts activities and initiatives for local artists and groups in the ACT. This funding supports a wide range of arts and cultural projects to sustain local artists and creatives.

Funding to support arts activities and creative projects across multiple artforms including dance, theatre, music, visual arts, literature, screen, and digital games. Grants support artist skill development, creative production, project development, and presentation of new works.

A scholarship program supporting dance artists in Tasmania. This funding opportunity recognizes and supports emerging and established dancers in their professional development and artistic practice.

Supports Victorian-based contemporary music industry artists and professionals across all genres and career stages to undertake projects with creative and/or commercial outcomes. Funding can be used for creation of new works, collaboration and partnerships, professional development, marketing, tour support, and more.