Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the culture sector. Programs span federal and state governments, offering funding for growth, innovation, infrastructure and workforce development.
In Australian Capital Territory, the australian capital territory government funds business and innovation through a focused suite of programs covering arts, sustainability, innovation and sme support.
Open programs
6 totalArts 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.
Project grants supporting arts activities in the ACT. This funding supports local artists and groups to undertake arts projects and cultural initiatives.
A funding program supporting placemaking projects in Canberra's City Centre and Braddon through art, event, marketing, place, and space grants. Projects must enhance public spaces, foster community engagement, and create engaging cultural and social experiences. Initiatives are delivered between July 2026 and June 2027.
A competitive grant program supporting artists and arts organizations across multiple disciplines including dance, theatre, music, visual arts, literature, screen, and digital games. Funding ranges from $5,000 to $50,000 to support the creation, development, and presentation of new artistic works and professional development in the arts.
Supports Canberra artists, groups and organisations to undertake arts activities including creating new work, professional development, mentoring, residencies, and community arts engagement. Activities can span multiple artforms including dance, digital games, literature, music, screen, theatre, visual arts, and arts-based festivals.
The ACT Government provides funding for self-determined arts and cultural activities led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and communities. Eligible activities include creating and presenting arts and cultural work, professional development, community arts development, and marketing of arts activities across various artforms including dance, music, theatre, visual arts, literature, digital media, and screen arts.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines before applying.