Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the creative industries sector. Programs span federal and state governments, offering funding for growth, innovation, infrastructure and workforce development.
What these grants can fund
- Business expansion and capital investment
- Equipment and infrastructure upgrades
- Workforce training and skills development
- Technology adoption and innovation
- Export and market development
Common eligibility requirements
- Registered Australian business with a valid ABN
- Must be operating in the relevant sector
- Matching co-contribution may be required
- Some programs have employee or turnover thresholds
Eligibility varies by program. Always check the official source before applying.
Open programs
Showing 8 of 8Supports world-class South Australian screen production across film, TV and online projects for commercial release via theatrical, broadcast, or major digital content platforms. Producers may receive up to 10% of Qualifying South Australian Expenditure.
Strategic screen-production initiative delivering high-quality television content to ABC TV and ABC iview. SA-led projects: up to 16.5% of Qualifying SA Expenditure. Inbound projects: up to 12.5%.
Provides a 10% rebate on eligible South Australian post-production, digital and visual effects expenditure. Minimum threshold of $250,000 in qualifying expenditure.
Provides a 10% rebate on eligible South Australian video game development expenditure. Supports the development of video game content in South Australia. Minimum $250,000 threshold.
Matches third-party development contributions from Screen Australia or broadcasters to support development of South Australian screen projects.
PALS is a funding program that supports collaborative partnerships in the creative industries sector. The grant aims to facilitate knowledge sharing, learning, and acceptance among creative industry partners through structured partnership projects.
A funding program designed to support the development of creative industries projects in Western Australia. The program provides financial assistance to eligible applicants working in the creative sector to develop and advance their creative ventures.
PALS is a funding program that supports collaborative partnerships in the creative industries sector. The program facilitates knowledge sharing and learning between organizations through structured partnership arrangements.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Program details, eligibility and closing dates change — always verify with the official source before applying. Last data update: February 2026.