Creative Australia
Sydney · AU
Australia's arts investment body and the home of Music Australia. Grants run as dated rounds listed on one opportunities page — for musicians the notable ones are the Contemporary Music Touring Program for national tours of original Australian music and Arts Projects for individuals and groups — with applications and grant management handled through its own site.
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How much
Contemporary Music Touring Program: up to $50,000; Arts Projects: from $5,000 to $10,000
as stated on their own funding pages — per programme, not a combined total
What it funds
Who can apply — in their words
Creative Australia accepts applications from practising artists and creative workers. Applications can be made by individuals, groups and organisations. If you are applying as an individual or group, you must be a practising artist or creative worker and an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident. A 'group' is defined as two or more individuals who do not form a legally constituted organisation.
Applying
Applications are taken in dated rounds, not year-round — the dates below are the ones they publish.
Contemporary Music Touring Program — This program provides up to $50,000 to support national tours by musicians performing original Australian contemporary music. Closing Soon Sep 29 2026. Arts Projects — from $5,000 to $10,000. Closing Soon Oct 13 2026. It is not necessary to regularly earn income from your practice. For more information, please see our applications FAQ and review the eligibility criteria for individual grants and opportunities.