Current Grants & Opportunities for Artists – Updated Regularly
At G.Y.R.O., we’re all about helping artists take their careers to the next level.
Whether you’re looking for funding, recognition, or performance opportunities, there are plenty of options available in the Australian and New Zealand music industries right now.
Check out the current grants and competitions below, and be sure to keep an eye on this post for regular updates!
Current Grants & Opportunities for Artists
Updated Regularly
NATIONAL
CREATIVE AUSTRALIA - ASIA PACIFIC ARTS AWARDS 2027
Open to individuals, collectives and organisations who have built stronger cultural links between Australia and regional partners through people-to-people connections, cultural exchange and projects of high artistic merit.
💰 Up to $25,000 per category
🗓 23 June 2026 at 3pm AEST
CREATIVE AUSTRALIA - MUSIC AUSTRALIA CORE CONTRIBUTION FUND
Supports Australian music organisations that represent specific cohorts of artists and industry professionals (peak bodies, trade associations, member organisations). Provides a two-year investment for core operations and staffing.
💰 $100,000-$140,000
🗓 23 June 2026 at 3pm AEST
CREATIVE AUSTRALIA - ARTS PROJECTS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS
Funds a range of activities delivering benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences. Supported activities must not exceed two years.
💰 $10,000-$50,000
🗓 1 September 2026 at 3pm AEST
CREATIVE AUSTRALIA - AMPLIFY CREATIVE FELLOWSHIPS (SIDNEY MYER FUND)
Unrestricted, tax-free grants over two years for early mid-career Australian artists, creatives and cultural leaders. Must be nominated by a third party - self-nominations are not accepted.
💰 $200,000 over two years
🗓 Opens 1 July 2026 | Closes 9 August 2026
IAN POTTER CULTURAL TRUST - EMERGING ARTIST GRANTS
Supports talented emerging and early-career artists taking up professional development opportunities, usually overseas. Covers all art forms from traditional through to experimental.
💰 Up to $15,000
🗓 23 June 2026 at 5pm AEST
MUSIC AUSTRALIA EXPORT DEVELOPMENT FUND - INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE AND TOURING
Matched funding for international tours and performances by Australian contemporary music artists.
💰 $5,000-$75,000 (matched funding)
🗓 7 July 2026 at 3pm AEST
MUSIC AUSTRALIA EXPORT DEVELOPMENT FUND - INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL AND ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT
Matched funding to support international collaborations, residencies, conferences, recording projects and professional development activities.
💰 $3,000–$15,000 (matched funding)
🗓 7 July 2026 at 3pm AEST
MUSIC AUSTRALIA EXPORT DEVELOPMENT FUND – INTERNATIONAL MARKET AND AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT
Matched funding for international PR campaigns, content creation and digital marketing. Prioritises first-time applicants and First Nations artists.
💰 $2,000-$10,000 (matched funding)
🗓 7 July 2026 at 3pm AEST
MUSIC AUSTRALIA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CONTRIBUTION (MAICC)
Up to $5,000 for attending significant international music conferences. Delivered through five industry body streams: AAM (managers), AIR (independent labels & distributors), ALMBC (agents/bookers/publicists), Australian Music Association (music products), and AMPAL (publishers).
💰 Up to $5,000
🗓 Dates TBA
AMERICAN AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION - INDIGENOUS SCHOLARSHIPS
For activity in the USA only
💰 Up to US$10,000
🗓 Saturday 1 August 2026 - Wednesday 30 September 2026
SOUNDMERCH - AUSTRALIAN MUSIC PRIZE
Now in its 22nd year, the Australian Music Prize (AMP) is widely recognised as the most prestigious award for Australian recording artists.
💰 $50,000
🗓Closes 30 September 2026
PPCA PERFORMERS' TRUST FOUNDATION
Provides grants to promote and encourage music and the music-related performing arts. Grants cannot be used to cover wages or salaries.
💰 Individuals - up to $3,000 | Organisations - up to $5,000
🗓 Ongoing
SUPPORT ACT - CRISIS RELIEF GRANTS
Available to musicians, managers, crew and music workers facing financial hardship due to illness, injury, mental health, age or other crises affecting their ability to work. Approved grants cover bills or personal expenses through direct payments, not cash.
💰 Amount varies
🗓 Ongoing
LIVE NATION - NEXT ON
Program for developing Australian and New Zealand artists. Each month, one artist gets the keys to an iconic Live Nation venue - rent free. All costs covered, and every dollar from ticket and merch sales goes back to the artist.
💰 Venue hire + revenue (no cash grant)
🗓 Ongoing monthly
CARRIAGE STUDIO - ARTIST RESIDENCY (MELBOURNE)
3-day residencies for artists and producers in or visiting Melbourne. Fully equipped for production, mixing, mastering and overdub recording. Bring your laptop.
💰 Free
🗓 Ongoing
THE AUSTRALIAN CULTURAL FUND (ACF)
A fundraising platform for Australian artists. Artists upload their project, launch a campaign and invite supporters to donate - 100% of donations go directly to the artist.
💰 Fundraising platform (no fixed amount)
🗓 Ongoing
QUEENSLAND
ARTS QUEENSLAND - ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND
One-off grants for Queensland-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, arts companies, groups and organisations. Supports development and presentation of new performing arts work and connects visual and fashion/textile artists to national and international audiences.
💰 Up to $100,000 across two streams
🗓 12 June 2026 at 2pm AEST
ARTS QUEENSLAND - Queensland Arts Project Fund
💰Up to AU$70,000 (general stream) or AU$20,000 (individuals) for projects up to one year, up to AU$150,000 for large-scale two-year projects with matched funding (at least 30% cash investment)
🗓 Monday 27 July 2026- Monday 7 September 2026
🔗Find out more here.
FLYING ARTS ALLIANCE - QUICK RESPONSE GRANTS
For Queensland-based artists and arts workers for professional development or small project opportunities arising at short notice.
💰 Individuals - up to $3,000 | Organisations - up to $5,000
🗓 Opens February | Closes November 2026 (monthly rounds)
NEW SOUTH WALES
SOUND NSW - TOURING AND TRAVEL FUND (DOMESTIC + INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)
Quick response funding for NSW contemporary music artists, acts and music industry professionals. Covers domestic tours, domestic professional development, and significant international professional development opportunities. Monthly rolling rounds.
💰 Up to $2,500 per person (domestic) | Up to $5,000 per person (international)
🗓 31 July 2026 at 12pm
SOUND NSW - TOURING AND TRAVEL FUND (INTERNATIONAL TOURING)
Designed to support established NSW artists and acts touring internationally.
💰 Up to $30,000 (matched funding)
🗓 31 July 2026 at 12pm
WILLOUGHBY CITY COUNCIL - YOUNG COMPOSER AWARD 2026
Annual national competition for young Australian composers. Award recipient receives a concert performance and live recording of their composition by the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra.
💰 Up to $5,000
🗓 22 June 2026 at 9am
VICTORIA
REGIONAL ARTS VICTORIA - QUICK RESPONSE GRANTS
Assists regional Victoria artists and arts workers with unplanned professional development or small project opportunities at short notice.
💰 Individuals - up to $3,000 | Organisations - up to $5,000
🗓 Ongoing monthly (February-November)
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
CREATE SA - TOURING SUPPORT
Open to funded small-to-medium and major organisations. Supports expansion of markets through regional, national and international touring across all art forms.
💰 Up to $50,000
🗓 29 June 2026 at 5pm AEST
CREATE SA - MARKET DEVELOPMENT
Supports artists and organisations to build a national and international profile through relationships, networks and market opportunities. All art forms. Activity must benefit South Australian artists.
💰 Up to $15,000
🗓 29 June 2026 at 5pm AEST
CREATE SA - INDEPENDENT ARTISTS AND GROUPS
Supports development, production and presentation of new works by independent artists and groups across all art forms. Research projects eligible with a track record of achievement.
💰 Discuss with Grant Officer
🗓 29 June 2026 at 5pm AEST
MUSIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE (MDO) - PROJECT SUPPORT GRANTS
For South Australian recording artists, songwriters, producers and artist managers. Supports creation and/or release of new original music composition or content.
💰 Up to $15,000
🗓 Dates TBA (October 2026 round for 2027 activity)
SOUNDS AUSTRALIA / MDO - EXPORT CONTRIBUTION FUND
For South Australian acts officially selected for events where Sounds Australia is producing showcases, and for SA managers attending those events.
💰 Artists - $3,000 | Managers - $1,000
🗓 Ongoing - email info@soundsaustralia.com.au if selected
🔗 Find out more here and here
COUNTRY ARTS SA - PROJECT GRANTS
Supports arts and cultural activities in regional South Australia. Develops partnerships, cultural networks and skills development opportunities.
💰 Up to $30,000
🗓 Opens July 2026
COUNTRY ARTS SA - QUICK RESPONSE GRANTS
For regional South Australian artists to access professional development and training at short notice.
💰 Individuals - up to $3,000 | Organisations - up to $5,000
🗓 Ongoing monthly (closes last day of each month)
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
DEPARTMENT OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES WA - CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FUND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Supports career-changing opportunities for individuals, bands and music industry professionals.
💰 Up to $20,000
🗓 4 June 2026
DEPARTMENT OF CREATIVE INDUSTRIES WA - ARTS SHORT NOTICE ACTIVITY PROGRAM
Supports growth of the WA arts sector by promoting participation of WA artists and arts workers in high quality arts and cultural opportunities.
💰 $5,000 (national/regional) | $10,000 (international)
🗓 4 June 2026
REGIONAL ARTS WA - QUICK RESPONSE GRANTS
For regional WA artists and arts workers for professional development or small project opportunities at short notice.
💰 Individuals - up to $3,000 | Organisations - up to $5,000
🗓 Ongoing monthly (February-November)
TASMANIA
ARTS TASMANIA - INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS GRANTS
Supports activities that further the artistic practice and careers of individuals and groups.
💰 Up to $30,000
🗓 15 June 2026 (for activities commencing after 1 November 2026)
RANT ARTS - QUICK RESPONSE GRANTS
For Tasmanian artists and arts workers for professional development or small project opportunities.
💰 Individuals - up to $3,000 | Organisations - up to $5,000
🗓 Ongoing monthly (closes 30 June 2026)
NORTHERN TERRITORY
MUSICNT - TRADE MISSIONS PROGRAM
Supports NT music industry professionals to attend major international and national music conferences and events aligned with their career goals.
💰 Up to $5,000
🗓 Ongoing
DARWIN COMMUNITY ARTS - QUICK RESPONSE GRANTS
For NT artists and arts workers for professional development or small project opportunities.
💰 Individuals - up to $3,000 | Organisations - up to $5,000
🗓 30 June 2026 at 7pm ACST
ACT
ARTSACT - ARTS ACTIVITIES FUNDING (UP TO $5,000)
For ACT-based artists and arts organisations for small-scale activities. Apply at least 6 weeks before start date. Can apply once per calendar year.
💰 $500-$5,000
🗓 Ongoing
ARTSACT - ARTS ACTIVITIES FUNDING (UP TO $50,000)
For larger ACT-based arts projects and activities.
💰 Up to $50,000
🗓 Opens 1 June 2026 | Closes 31 July 2026
OTHER
CITY OF CHARLES STURT - ARTS FUND
Supports local artists and arts organisations in bringing new, one-of-a-kind or time-limited creative projects to life. Projects that spark curiosity, inspire connection and invite the public to experience the arts.
💰 Up to $20,000
🗓 1 June 2026
REGIONAL ARTS NSW - QUICK RESPONSE GRANTS (NSW REGIONAL)
Quick Response Grants available monthly from February to November for NSW regional artists. Applications assessed at end of each month; decisions announced five days after.
💰 Individuals - up to $3,000 | Organisations - up to $5,000
🗓 Ongoing monthly
This list will be regularly updated with new grants, awards, and opportunities as they arise, so bookmark this page and check back often. If you know of an opportunity we haven’t listed, feel free to reach out to us!
Stay tuned for more updates, and keep getting your record out there! 🎶
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