Grant Opportunities

At Darkwave, we understand the unique financial challenges that businesses and those working in the creative industries face. A lot of people, however, aren’t aware of just how many grants and funding opportunities are available for them to tap into – covering everything from travel funds to training and development programs.

The list below covers grants in the following industries: Arts, Film & TV, and Digital.

We are committed to helping you navigate the complexities of grant applications, ensuring you maximise your chances of success.

ARTS


GRANT NAME

Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups
$ AMOUNT
$10,000 – $50,000
CLOSING DATE
3rd Sept ’24 for Projects after 1st Dec ’24
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Apply here.
OTHER INFO
See info & eligibility here.

 

GRANT NAME
Arts Projects for Organisations
$ AMOUNT

$20,000 – $100,000
CLOSING DATE
3rd Sept ’24 for Projects after 1st Dec ’24
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Apply here.
OTHER INFO
See info & eligibility here.

 

GRANT NAME
Playing Australia Project Investment
$ AMOUNT
No Limit.
CLOSING DATE
3rd Sept ’24 for Projects after 1st Dec ’24
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Apply here.
OTHER INFO
See info & eligibility here.

 

MUSIC

 

GRANT NAME
Contemporary Music Touring Program
$ AMOUNT

$5,000 – $50,000
CLOSING DATE
3rd Sept ’24 for Projects after 1st Dec ’24
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Apply here.
OTHER INFO
See info & eligibility here.

 

OPEN AND ROLLING:

 

FILM & TV

NSW
GRANT NAME
Location Scouts and Inbounds Program
$ AMOUNT
Up to $3,000
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Apply here.
OTHER INFO
See info & eligibility here.

 

NSW
GRANT NAME

Attachment Register
$ AMOUNT
No $ value provided.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Apply here

OTHER INFO
See info & eligibility here.

 

NSW
GRANT NAME
Strategic Opportunities
$ AMOUNT
From $2,000
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Apply here.
OTHER INFO
See info & eligibility here.

 

NSW
GRANT NAME
Charlie’s Working Space, LA!
$ AMOUNT
No $ value provided.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Apply here.
OTHER INFO
See info & eligibility here.

 

VIC
GRANT NAME
Victorian Production Fund        
$ AMOUNT
Capped at $500,000
CLOSING DATE
Register for application by March 12th and applications close by April 9th.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Apply here.
OTHER INFO
See info & eligibility here.

 

VIC
GRANT NAME
Development Program
$ AMOUNT
Up to $50,000
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Apply here.
OTHER INFO
See info & eligibility here.

 

VIC
GRANT NAME
Export Development Fund.
$ AMOUNT
Up to $25,000
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Apply here.
OTHER INFO
See info & eligibility here.

 

VIC
GRANT NAME
Screen Events.
$ AMOUNT
No $ value provided.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Apply here.
OTHER INFO
See info & eligibility here.

 

VIC    
GRANT NAME
International Festival Travel.
$ AMOUNT
No $ value provided.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Apply here.
OTHER INFO
See info & eligibility here.

 


GRANT NAME
Industry development
$ AMOUNT
No $ value provided.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Apply here.
OTHER INFO
See info & eligibility here.

 

GRANT NAME
Key talent production placements
$ AMOUNT
No $ value provided.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Apply here.
OTHER INFO
See info & eligibility here.

 

GRANT NAME
Key talent company placements
$ AMOUNT
No $ value provided.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Apply here.
OTHER INFO
See info & eligibility here.

 

GRANT NAME
Specialist placements
$ AMOUNT
No $ value provided.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Apply here.
OTHER INFO
See info & eligibility here.

 

GRANT NAME
Professional attachments
$ AMOUNT
No $ value provided.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Apply here.
OTHER INFO
See info & eligibility here.

  

DIGITAL

 

VIC
GRANT NAME
Digital Games.
$ AMOUNT
up to $500,000
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Apply here.
OTHER INFO
See info & eligibility here.

 

GRANT NAME
Post, Digital & Visual Effects Rebate
$ AMOUNT
10% rebate of qualifying expenditure
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Apply here.
OTHER INFO
See info & eligibility here.

 

NSW
GRANT NAME
Digital Games Rebate
$ AMOUNT
From $50,000
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Apply here.
OTHER INFO
See info & eligibility here.