FUNDING

Please note that Sounds Australia is not a funding body. In the interest of staying neutral and fair, Sounds Australia also does not provide letters of support to funding bodies on behalf of any artist or industry professional. Check this page regularly, or subscribe to our newsletter, to find out which funding programs are currently open.

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National

MUSIC AUSTRALIA

International Performance And Touring Activity

Amount: Up to AU$25000
Opens: TBA
Closes: TBA
Activity: TBA
Apply: https://creative.gov.au/investment-and-development/international-performance-and-touring-activity/

International Professional And Artistic Development

Amount: Up to AU$15000
Opens: TBA
Closes: TBA
Activity: TBA
Apply: https://creative.gov.au/investment-and-development/international-professional-and-artistic-development/

International Market And Audience Development

Amount: Up to AU$10000
Opens: TBA
Closes: TBA
Activity: TBA
Apply: https://creative.gov.au/investment-and-development/international-market-and-audience-development/

ASSOCIATION OF ARTIST MANAGERS (AAM)

Music Australia International Conference Contribution – Managers

Amount: Up to AU$5000
Opens: TBA
Closes: TBA
Activity: TBA
Apply: https://www.aam.org.au/maicc-2025

AUSTRALIAN INDEPENDENT RECORD (AIR) LABELS ASSOCIATION

Music Australia International Conference Contribution – Independent Labels & Distributors

Amount: Up to AU$5000
Opens: TBA
Closes: TBA
Activity: TBA
Apply: https://air.org.au/maicc/

AUSTRALIAN LIVE MUSIC BUSINESS COUNCIL (ALMBC)

Music Australia International Conference Contribution – Agents, Bookers & Programmers

Amount: Up to AU$5000
Opens: TBA
Closes: TBA
Activity: TBA
Apply: https://almbc.org.au/international/

THE IAN POTTER CULTURAL TRUST

Emerging Artist Grants

Amount: Up to AU$15000
Opens: Tuesday 22 April 2025
Closes: Tuesday 17 June 2025
Activity: For projects after 19 September 2025
Apply: https://www.ianpotterculturaltrust.org.au/opportunities/emerging-artist-grants/

AMERICAN AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION

APRA AMCOS Global Professional Development Award

Amount: Up to US$10000
Opens: TBA
Closes: TBA
Activity: For activity in the USA only
Apply: https://americanaustralian.org/scholarships/arts-fund/specialty-field-scholarships/

Arts Fund Grant

Amount: Up to US$5000
Opens: Friday 1 August 2025
Closes: Tuesday 30 September 2025
Activity: For activity in the USA only
Apply: https://americanaustralian.org/scholarships/arts-fund/all-artistic-discipline/

Indigenous Scholarships

Amount: Up to US$10000
Opens: Wednesday 1 January 2025
Closes: TBA
Activity: For activity in the USA only
Apply: https://americanaustralian.org/scholarships/arts-fund/indigenous-applicants/

AUSTRADE

Export Market Development Grants (EMDG)

Amount: Based on tiers and demand
Opens: TBA
Closes: TBA
Activity: Assists Australian small and medium businesses to export. Grants support marketing and promotional activities that increase exports and bring broader benefits for Australia.
Apply: https://www.austrade.gov.au/en/how-we-can-help-you/grants/export-market-development-grants

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE

The Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants Program

Amount: Up to AU$60000
Opens: Early 2026
Closes: TBA
Activity: Supports international projects that tell Australian stories, amplify First Nations voices, deepen bilateral partnerships and build cultural understanding and connections overseas
Apply: https://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/public-diplomacy/acdgp/australian-cultural-diplomacy-grants-program

International Relations Grants Program

More information: https://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/foundations-councils-institutes/Pages/foundations-councils-and-institutes

ACT

ARTSACT

Up to $5k Funding

Opens: All year round
Apply: https://www.arts.act.gov.au/funding/arts-activities-funding

Up to $15k Funding

Opens: Sunday 1 June 2025
Closes: Thursday 31 July 2025
Activity: From 1 January 2026
Apply: https://www.arts.act.gov.au/funding/arts-activities-funding

NSW

CREATE NSW

Touring And Travel Fund – International

Amount: Up to AU$5000
Opens: Friday 1 November 2024
Closes: Friday 28 November 2025
Apply: https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/touring-and-travel-fund

Contemporary Music Development Grants – First Nations Industry Development

Amount: Up to AU$150000
Opens: TBA
Closes: TBA
Activity: TBA
Apply: https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/contemporary-music-development-grants-first-nations-industry-development

Contemporary Music Development Grants – Industry Development

Amount: Up to AU$150000
Opens: TBA
Closes: TBA
Activity: TBA
Apply: https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/contemporary-music-development-grants-industry-development

REGIONAL ARTS NSW

Quick Response Grants

Amount: Up to AU$3000 (individuals) or AU$5000 (organisations)
Opens: 1 February 2025
Closes: 30 November 2025
Activity: Quick response
Apply: https://regionalartsnsw.com.au/quick-response-grants/

ARTS NT

Arts Projects Grants

Amount: Up to AU$15000 (individuals) or AU$30000 (organisations)
Opens: TBA
Closes: TBA
Activity: TBA
Apply: https://nt.gov.au/leisure/arts-culture-heritage/grants/arts-projects-grant

DARWIN COMMUNITY ARTS

Quick Response Grants

Amount: Up to AU$3000 (individuals) or AU$5000 (organisations)
Opens: Saturday 1 February 2025
Closes: Sunday 30 November 2025
Activity: Quick response
Apply: https://darwincommunityarts.org.au/qrg/

QLD

ARTS QUEENSLAND

Performing Arts Market Development Fund

Amount: Up to AU$80000
Opens: TBA
Closes: TBA
Activity: TBA
Apply: https://www.arts.qld.gov.au/aq-funding/performing-arts-market-development-fund

QMUSIC

Grant McLennan Fellowship

Amount: AU$15000
Opens: TBA
Closes: TBA
Activity: Travel to New York, London or Berlin
Apply: https://www.qmusic.com.au/programs/grant-mclennan-fellowship

BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL

Lord Mayor’s Creative Fellowships

Amount: Up to AU$10000
Opens: TBA
Closes: TBA
Activity: TBA
Apply: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community-and-safety/grants-awards-and-sponsorships/creative-and-history-grants/lord-mayors-creative-fellowships

CITY OF GOLD COAST

Arts Projects – Development

Amount: Up to AU$2000
Opens: 15 July 2024
Closes: 30 June 2025
Activity: Quick response
Apply: https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/About-our-city/Arts-culture/Arts-culture-funding/Arts-Development-Fund

Arts Projects – Small Grants

Amount: Up to AU$5000
Opens: 1 September 2024
Closes: 30 June 2025
Activity: Quick response
Apply: https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/About-our-city/Arts-culture/Arts-culture-funding/Arts-Development-Fund

Arts Projects – Major Round

Amount: Up to AU$15000
Opens: TBA
Closes: TBA
Apply: https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/About-our-city/Arts-culture/Arts-culture-funding/Arts-Development-Fund

Arts Partnerships – Stream 1

Amount: Up to AU$80000
Opens: Currently closed
Closes: Currently closed
Activity: Four year funding
Apply: https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/About-our-city/Arts-culture/Arts-culture-funding/Arts-Development-Fund

Arts Partnerships – Stream 2

Amount: Up to AU$40000
Opens: Currently closed
Closes: Currently closed
Activity: Four year funding
Apply: https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/About-our-city/Arts-culture/Arts-culture-funding/Arts-Development-Fund

FLYING ARTS ALLIANCE

Quick Response Grants

MUSIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Project Support Grants

Amount: Up to AU$15000
Opens: Tuesday 1 April 2025
Closes: Wednesday 30 April 2025
Activity: From 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026
Apply: https://www.create.sa.gov.au/funding-and-grants/Music-Development-Office-Funding/project-support-grants

Export Contribution Fund

Amount: AU$3000 (artist/group) or AU$1000 (managers)
Activity: For South Australian acts officially selected for AMERICANAFEST, CMA Fest, Folk Alliance International, The Great Escape Festival, International Indigenous Music Summit, SXSW and the Reeperbahn Festival, and for South Australian managers attending one of these events (with or without an artist).
Apply: Email info@soundsaustralia.com.au if you are officially selected for one of these events, or you are a manager who is attending.

COUNTRY ARTS SA

Artist Professional Development Grants

Amount: Up to AU$1500 (Regions MM2-MM5) or AU$2000 (MM6-MM7)
Opens: Monday 3 February 2025
Closes: Monday 30 June 2025
Apply: https://www.countryarts.org.au/available-grants/skills-development-assistance-grants/

Project Grants

Amount: Up to AU$30000
Opens: TBA
Closes: TBA
Activity: TBA
Apply: https://www.countryarts .org.au/for-artists/grants/

Quick Response Grants

TAS

ARTS TASMANIA

Individuals and Groups

Amount: Up to $30000
Opens: Monday 3 February 2025
Closes: Monday 2 June 2025
Activity: After Saturday 1 November 2025
Apply: https://www.arts.tas.gov.au/grants_and_funding/individuals_and_groups

RANT ARTS

Quick Response Grants

VIC

CREATIVE VICTORIA

Music Works

Amount: Between AU$10000 – $20000
Opens: TBA
Closes: TBA
Activity: TBA
Apply: https://creative.vic.gov.au/funding-opportunities/find-a-funding-opportunity/music-works

REGIONAL ARTS VICTORIA

Quick Response Grants

DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, SPORTS AND CULTURAL INDUSTRIES

Contemporary Music Fund

Amount: Up to AU$15000
Opens: Tuesday 7 January 2025
Closes: Thursday 5 June 2025
Activity: At least 28 days after application submission
Apply: https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/funding/arts-funding/contemporary-music-fund-grant-program

Arts Projects For Individuals and Groups

Amount: Up to AU$80000
Opens: Tuesday 8 April 2025
Closes: Thursday 15 May 2025
Activity: From Monday 1 September 2025
Apply: https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/funding/arts-funding/arts-projects-for-individuals-and-groups

REGIONAL ARTS WA

Quick Response Grants

Project Grants

Amount: Up to AU$30000
Opens: TBA July 2025
Closes: TBA
Activity: From Thursday 1 January 2026
Apply: https://regionalartswa.org.au/funding/raf-project-grants/