Funding for Canberra artists, groups and organisations to undertake arts activities
Provides funding to Canberra artists, groups and organisations to undertake arts activities such as creating new work, professional or skills development, mentoring, residencies, and community arts and cultural development and engagement.
Funding is available for projects across a range of artforms including dance, digital games, literature, music, new media, screen, theatre, visual arts and arts-based festivals.
Applicants who reside in Canberra may apply for funding, including individual Canberra residents, groups based in Canberra, and organisations registered in Canberra.
There are two streams: up to $5,000 for smaller projects (open year round) and $5,000 to $50,000 for larger projects (two rounds per year).
Activities must strongly meet one or more of the following strategies:
- create amazing art and culture
- develop arts, cultural and creative industry, practice, and facilities
- promote arts and culture to attract artists and creators, arts workers, visitors and investment
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Last updated: 12 February 2026