Emerging Gamemakers Fund

About this grant

This program provides funding to gamemakers to help them create or complete a micro-scale game.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Eligible projects include those that are at the ideation or pre-production stage of development, which do one or more of the following:
• Demonstrate creative innovation and experimentation in gamemaking
• Represent or are developed by or from teams with diverse and underrepresented backgrounds and experiences
• To be eligible:
• An individual applicant must be an australian citizen or australian permanent resident (holding a permanent visa)
• An applicant company must be an incorporated company carrying on business in australia, with its central management and control in australia.
• Funding for aboriginal and torres strait islander artists and art workers
• High quality internships for wa food and beverage sector businesses
• Funding to activate residential housing projects

What the funding covers

• Funding of up to $30K.

How to apply

1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/emerging-gamemakers-fund for application details

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