Grant

Creative Futures Fund 2026-2027

Creative Australia

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Closes

September 29, 2026, 6 days left

Effort

About 6 hours

Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

The fund invests in bold, new work across all art forms that tell Australian stories and strive for next level scale, ambition and impact. Applications are assessed in two stages, with Stage 1 closing 29 September 2026 and Stage 2 (invitation only) closing 2 February 2027.

Who it is for

Australian organisations working in the arts and culture sector that are legally constituted and have central management and control in Australia, including theatres, museums, galleries, community organisations, local governments, universities, and commercial entities that create or present artistic works.

Open to artists in Australia.

The call says: “Source page restricts to Australia

open to all

Where

Australia

When

September 29, 2026, 6 days left

Runs July 1, 2027 to July 31, 2030

What you get

Development stream: $150,000–$250,000 for creative development and testing of ambitious works. Delivery stream: $250,000–$1,500,000 for presentation of new or significantly redeveloped works. Funded activity takes place between July 2027 and July 2029 (Development) or July 2027 and July 2030 (Delivery).

What you need to apply

  • Stage 1 application form via Application Management System
  • Project description and strategic fit demonstration
  • Detailed project budget
  • Questions about recoupment and commercial involvement (if applicable)

How long it takes

About 6 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 4 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

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Go to the application

https://creative.gov.au/investments-opportunities/creative-futures-fund-2026-2027