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Funding opportunities

Funding programs

The Queensland Government is committed to fostering a vibrant arts scene, underpinned by the values of respect, opportunity, and aspiration, where art is celebrated, and every Queenslander is welcomed.

Touring Queensland Fund

Closing date: Closed
Amount: Up to $100,000 for a single tour of any length or a program of touring across and up to 12 months.

The Touring Queensland Fund is focused on supporting regional communities’ access to high quality arts and cultural products and events, including music gigs.
  • Round 1 - Closed
  • Round 2 - Closed
  • Round 3 - Closed
  • Round 4 - 30/11/2026 - 08/02/2027

Queensland Arts Project Fund

Closing date: Closed
Amount: Up to $70,000 (see project page for specific details)

One-off grants to support Queensland-based new creative works.
  • Round 1 - Closed
  • Round 2 - Closed
  • Round 3 - Closed
  • Round 4 - 22/01/2027 - 08/03/2027

Queensland Major Commissioning Fund

Closing date: Closed
Amount: Up to $250,000 (see project page for specific details)

Grants to support the production and presentation of impactful, large-scale creative work.
  • Round 1 - Closed

Queensland Writers Fellowships

Closing date: Closed
Amount: Three Fellowships to the value of $24,500 each ($20,000 cash plus career development support to the value of $4,500)

Elevating Queensland-based early-career writers by supporting their creative endeavours and professional development.
  • Round 1 - Closed

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Development Fund

Closing date: Closed
Amount: Up to $70,000 (see project page for specific details)

Providing one-off grants to support Queensland-based new creative performing arts and visual arts work.
  • Round 1 - Closed
  • Round 2 - Closed

Cultural Tourism Fund

Closing date: Closed
Amount: Up to $160,000 (see project page for specific details)

Supporting Queensland arts and cultural festivals and events to attract new audiences, increase visitation and drive regional growth.
  • Round 1 - Closed

Regional Community Arts Program

Closing date: Closed
Amount: Up to $50,000 (Core) and up to $20,000 (Project)

The Regional Community Arts Program supports delivery of community-led arts and cultural activities in regional and remote Queensland.
  • Round 1 - Final round closed

Funding information

Previous funding

Arts Queensland invests in the state's arts and cultural sector though a range of funding programs and initiatives.

EOIs open - Independent Peer Assessment

Peer assessors make a valuable contribution in supporting equitable funding decisions for the Queensland arts and cultural sector.

Are you thinking of applying or have you recently received funding through Arts Queensland?

View the links for some useful information.

Banner image: The Long Sunset at Canungra, Queensland Music Festival. Credit: Mitch Lowe.