Funding for innovation projects in the NSW screen and digital games industry
The Strategic Opportunities Program provides project grants to build capacity within the NSW screen and digital games industries.
It supports growth and capability of NSW screen and digital games practitioners, organisations and businesses and funds projects aligned to the NSW Screen and Digital Games Strategy (2025-2027) that increase industry participation.
To be eligible for funding under the Strategic Opportunities Program, applicants must:
- discuss their proposed project with Screen NSW staff before submitting an application
- be an Australian organisation, including companies and not-for-profit incorporated bodies, co-operatives, trusts or local government authorities, or a consortium or a group of organisations working collaboratively
- have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- be legally constituted and able to provide proof of legal status
- adhere to general eligibility requirements under the Screen NSW Terms of Trade
In the case of a consortium or group of organisations working collaboratively, one eligible organisation must be nominated as the lead organisation.
Applicants must prepare responses to all Assessment Criteria and submit all core materials listed on the application form, including:
- description and rationale for the project (including any proposed delivery partners)
- demonstrated demand for the project and how it meets program objectives
- industry development and participation information (including engagement with NSW Government key priority areas)
- location/s for delivering the project
- budget including other sources of financial and/or in-kind support
- organisational capacity to deliver the project (including key team members and governing body)
- marketing strategy and target participants
- milestones, outcomes and key performance indicators
- and relevant support material
Projects are expected to be completed within one year of being funded.
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Last updated: 12 February 2026