Creative Australia Four Year Investment for Organisations 2029–32

What it is

Multi-year investment program for small to medium arts and cultural organisations to plan with longer-term certainty and increase capacity to leverage other support. Organisations must demonstrate high artistic achievement, compelling four-year vision, strong governance, effective management, and diverse income streams. Applications will be reviewed against three criteria: quality of artistic or cultural program and strategic plan, organisational capacity, and alignment with Creative Australia objectives.

Who it is for

Small to medium arts and cultural organisations that are legally constituted in Australia, have operated for at least two years, have an average annual income of at least $100,000 per year, and have received at least two Creative Australia project grants in the last five years or multi-year investment from Creative Australia during 2017-28.

Open to artists in Australia.

The call says: “Source page restricts to Australia”

Where

Australia

When

October 27, 2026

Runs January 1, 2029 to December 31, 2032

What you get

Up to $550,000 per year for four years (2029-2032) to support programs of artistic and cultural activity, with a minimum eligible grant of $100,000 per year ($400,000 total) and maximum of $550,000 per year ($2,200,000 total).

What you need to apply

• Pre-application form submitted by October 27, 2026
• Most recent audited accounts or equivalent
• Excerpt from constitution or similar document describing governance model
• Current or most recent annual program of activities
• Full application form (available mid-November 2026 to eligible organisations)
• Four-year artistic and cultural program and strategic plan for 2029-2032

How long it takes

About 6 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 6 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

https://creative.gov.au/investments-opportunities/four-year-investment-organisations-2029-32