The following tables list the key dates for Arts Queensland fund programs.
Note: Program opening and closing dates may be updated throughout the year.
The Grow Cultural Tourism Fund will support the growth of arts and cultural events and programming across the state, build the local arts sector’s capacity, and activate communities to strengthen Queensland's reputation as a cultural tourism destination.
Funding rounds | Open | Fund closes | Conversation with panel | Notification | Activity start date |
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Round 1 | 25 November 2023 | CLOSED (2pm, Thursday 29 February 2024) |
Week of 25 March 2024 | By May 2024 | Activities starting 27 May 2023 |
Open: 26 October 2023
First Nations Arts Business Grants focus on strengthening business skills and capacity of First Nations artists, artsworkers and arts and cultural organisations.
This is a rolling fund. Applications can be submitted at any time. Refer to the fund guidelines for more information.
Open: 26 October 2023
The Performing Arts Market Development Fund will support interstate and overseas opportunities that grow Queensland’s cultural economy, increase exposure, facilitate business and career growth, and expand markets and export revenue potential for Queensland-based musicians, performing artists and organisations.
This is a rolling fund. Applications can be submitted at any time. Refer to the fund guidelines for more information.
Open: 26 October 2023
The Visual arts market development fund is focused on enabling key international opportunities that strengthen exposure, expand markets and revenue potential for Queensland’s visual arts craft and design sector.
This is a rolling fund. Applications can be submitted at any time. Refer to the fund guidelines for more information.
The First Nations Commission Fund is focused on investing in opportunities that share First Nations stories and cultural knowledge and elevate awareness of Queensland’s exceptional First Nations arts and cultural products and experiences.
Funding rounds |
Open |
Close |
Notification expected |
Activity start date |
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Round 4 (under new guidelines) |
29 January 2024 |
CLOSED |
Late May 2024 |
From 17 June 2024 |
Round 5 (under new guidelines) |
1 July 2024 |
12 August 2024 |
Mid October 2024 |
From 11 November 2024 |
Round 6 (under new guidelines) |
3 February 2025 |
17 March 2025 |
Late May 2025 |
From 23 June 2025 |
The Queensland Arts Showcase Program (QASP) is focused on celebrating Queensland’s artists and stories, ensuring Queenslanders’ access to high quality experiences and growing Queensland’s cultural reputation.
Funding rounds |
Open |
Close |
Notification expected |
Activity start date |
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Round 5 |
4 March 2024 |
CLOSED |
Mid July 2024 |
From 22 July 2024 |
Round 6 (guidelines to be confirmed) |
29 July 2024 |
9 September 2024 |
Mid November 2024 |
From 1 January 2025 |
The Touring Queensland Fund is focused on supporting regional community access to quality arts and cultural events and products.
Funding rounds |
Open |
Close |
Notification expected |
Activity start date |
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Round 4 (Single year and multi-year touring) |
18 March 2024 |
CLOSED |
Mid July 2024 |
From 29 July 2024 |
Round 5 (Single year and multi-year touring) |
19 August 2024 | 30 September 2024 | Mid December 2024 | From 13 January 2025 |
The Strategic Partnerships Fund is focused on leveraging Queensland Government investment into the state’s arts sector through co-investment, partnerships and collaboration, strengthening creative business growth, and creating inclusive, high-quality, creative experiences that will drive positive change for Queenslanders.
Due to high interest in the Strategic Partnerships Fund, Arts Queensland will pause the fund from 31 July 2023 to consider the current pipeline.