Australian Publishing and Promotion Fund 2026–27

Writing Australia has been established as part of the Australian government’s National Cultural Policy Revive, to strengthen the Australian literature sector and further develop local and international markets and audiences.

Building a stronger publishing industry is a key priority.

In 2026, Writing Australia will invest $2 million to support Australian independent publishers to be competitive and innovative through programs that demonstrate impact, viability and alignment with the aims of Writing Australia. Read more on the Writing Australia homepage.

The Australian Publishing and Promotion Fund aims to support a viable publishing ecosystem that contributes quality literature to the richness and diversity of Australian culture. It ensures access to Australian-authored books locally and internationally by supporting publishers who take creative risks in discovering, developing and promoting Australian writers.

This is a competitive program. Investments from $50,000 to $200,000 are available to eligible Australian publishers.

Writing Australia will provide an additional 10% top-up for successful applicants, to be directed towards bonus author payments. This payment acknowledges the costs incurred by writers and illustrators through the publication process. Allocation of bonus author payments may prioritise:

• authors of niche titles with limited commercial potential despite high cultural or literary value
• authors working on projects with extended editorial timelines prior to publication
• authors of titles where advances are shared, for example, children’s picture books
• First Nations authors and authors from underrepresented communities.

The author payment is non-recoupable, not linked to an advance on royalties and not to cover business costs.

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