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The Queensland Government's approach to investing in arts and culture is outlined in the Arts Queensland Arts and Cultural Investment Framework (DOCX) (2.69 MB).

We encourage you to download and review this document, read investment case studies, and explore your funding options below.

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Live Music Venue Business Grants

Closing date: 2pm, Tuesday 5 November 2024
Amount: Up to $25,000

The Live Music Venue Business Grants work to strengthen small live music venues in Queensland. It focuses on growing and diversifying the business models of small live music venues and enhancing their future viability.

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Growing Gigs Fund

Closing date: 2pm, Tuesday 5 November 2024
Amount: Up to $10,000

The Growing Gigs Fund works to support small live music venues (up to 500-person capacity) to program Queensland contemporary music artists and musicians by subsidising costs of presentation.

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First Nations Fashion and Textiles Accelerator Fund

Closing date: 2pm, Monday 18 November 2024
Amount: Up to $60,000

The First Nations Fashion and Textiles Accelerator Fund seeks to support First Nations artists to share their stories, celebrate their cultural identity and maximise the economic potential of their art by translating it into fashion and fabric.

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Organisations Fund 2026-2029

Closing date: 2pm, Monday 20 January 2025
Amount: Minimum $100,000 per annum for four years

The Organisations Fund 2026-2029 supports small-to-medium arts and cultural organisations to be stronger businesses and to deliver great work.

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First Nations Commissioning Fund

Closing date: Currently closed
Amount: up to $150,000
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The First Nations Commissioning 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.

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Touring Queensland Fund

Closing date: Currently closed
Amount: up to $150,000
Recipients: View recipients list

The Touring Queensland Fund is focused on supporting regional community access to quality arts and cultural events and products.

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Queensland Arts Showcase Program (QASP)

Closing date: Currently closed
Amount: up to $150,000
Recipients: View recipients list

The Queensland Arts Showcase Program is focused on celebrating Queensland’s artists and stories, ensuring Queenslanders’ access to high quality experiences and growing Queensland’s cultural reputation. 

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First Nations Arts Business Grants

Closing date: Currently closed
Amount: up to $10,000
Recipients: View recipients list

First Nations Arts Business Grants focus on strengthening business skills and capacity of First Nations artists, artsworkers and arts and cultural organisations.

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