Screen Australia Funding and Support

About this grant

Screen Australia Funding and Support provides screen practitioners with funding and resources to support the development, production and promotion of Australian screen content.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Australian screen practitioners.
• Screen australia provides funding and resources to support the development, production and marketing of australian screen content, as well as for the development of australian talent and screen production businesses.
• Different funding programs are offered under the following streams:
• A number of the programs are open to
• First time or early-career filmmakers
• The funding available and deadlines to apply vary across the programs offered.
• An individual applicant must:
• Be an australian resident who has lived in australia, continuously or intermittently, for more than one half of the year immediately preceding their application
• Not be the employee of a broadcaster or commissioning platform
• Not be enrolled full-time in a film, television or interactive digital media course
• Not be acting in the capacity of a trustee of a trust
• An applicant that is a company must:
• Be incorporated and carrying on business in australia, and have its central management and control in australia
• Not be a holding company or subsidiary of a broadcaster
• Not be acting in the capacity of a trustee for a trust
• Funding for construction and building industry worker training
• Drought loans for farm businesses
• Loans to cooperatives engaged in processing and storing primary product

What the funding covers

• Various funding programs and resources are available.

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/screen-australia-funding-and-support for application details

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