Grants and Funding
Top 10 grants and opportunities for emerging and established creatives in 2026
Here are 10 of the biggest grants and professional development opportunities for Australian arts practitioners.
Best opportunities, grants and awards for creatives: 26-31 January 2026
Keith Urban throws support behind the next country music star, major writers awards closing soon, and more.
Best grants and opportunities for NSW creatives in 2026
Here are the major grants and opportunities for NSW-based creatives and arts organisations in 2026.
Best grants and opportunities for visual artists in 2026
Here are the best grants and opportunities for emerging and established visual artists in 2026.
Best grants for First Nations creatives in 2026
Here are the major arts sector grant and funding opportunities for First Nations arts practitioners.
The future of games festival Freeplay is in doubt after major funding loss
Freeplay's organisers have confirmed the long-running festival lacks ongoing funds, and may cease after 2026.
Creative Victoria: backing or backing away?
Creative Victoria’s recently delivered Creative Enterprise Program funding stunned some organisations and alarmed others: are the outcomes a warning sign…
Best opportunities, grants and awards for creatives: 18-25 January 2026
A new creative residency in Waterloo, plus development opportunities for dancers, performance artists, and more.
Arts opportunities 2026: residencies, fellowships and scholarships for artists and arts workers
Discover the major residencies, fellowships and scholarships across the visual, performing and literary arts.
Australian arts grants 2026: best funding opportunities for artists, arts workers and arts organisations
Looking to take the next step? Here are the major arts sector grant and funding opportunities for 2026.