Funding and support opportunities
The Australian Government provides funding and grants to arts and cultural organisations and individual artists from across Australia to advance our rich cultural and Indigenous sectors.
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Film & television
Australia’s iconic film and television industry contributes a great deal to our nation’s cultural life and helps develop our national identity.
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Movable cultural heritage
The National Cultural Heritage Account helps Australian cultural organisations acquire protected objects of national significance, so they can be preserved and made accessible to the public.
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Music
Contemporary music is central to Australian culture. The federal government supports the development of this industry through a number of programs and initiatives.
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Regional and touring arts
Government funding is available to take drama, circus, contemporary music and cultural exhibitions to audiences throughout Australia.
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Support for artists
The Australian Government supports our nation’s valued artists through initiatives such as the resale royalty scheme.
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Collections
OFTA delivers several programs and initiatives to support and develop quality national and regional collections in Australia.
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Further funding and support opportunities
The Australian Government also supports a range of arts and cultural activities through the Australia Council and the Australia Business Arts Foundation (AbaF).