VicScreen Funding and Incentives

About this grant

VicScreen invests in the development and production of film, television, online, virtual reality and digital games projects and offers incentives for production, post-production, animation, visual effects and games to generate production activity and

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• An individual applicant must:
• Be an australian resident, being a person who is lawfully domiciled in australia, and who has actually been in australia, continuously or intermittently, for at least six months immediately preceding their application
• Meet the eligibility credit requirements set out in the relevant program guidelines.
• An applicant that is a company must:
• Be incorporated and carrying on business in australia
• Have the eligibility credit requirements as set out in the relevant program guidelines or employ (on the project which is the subject of funding application) a key creative who meets the credit requirements.
• Payments for employers of reservists
• Rebates for nsw sole traders and small businesses to purchase safety equipment
• Travel and accommodation contributions for tas apprentices and trainees

What the funding covers

• Various funding and incentives programs 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/vicscreen-funding-and-incentives for application details

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