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SA Government grants

Name of grantDescriptionAdministering agency
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) artists development initiativeSupports ATSI artists in the early stages of their professional artistic career. Open to all types of projects, including skills development, creation of new work or presentation of projects.Arts SA
Artists in residenceSupports the hosting of outstanding local, national and international artists in residencies, in order to share their skills and knowledge with local professional independent artists.Arts SA
Arts facilities and equipmentSupports the establishment and improvement of arts and cultural heritage facilities.Arts SA
Attachment SchemeThe Attachment Scheme assists individuals with relevant experience in film or television production, to move to a higher level in their professions by obtaining on the job experience in the industry.South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC)
Bank of Tokyo - Mitsubishi Japan travel fundA privately sponsored fund that helps artists at any career stage to undertake projects of any nature in Japan.Arts SA
Broadcast of contemporary musicFunding for broadcast projects, on radio, television and digital platforms, that significantly build audiences for contemporary South Australian music.Arts SA
Building pathwaysHelping artists to enhance their national and international profile and presentation opportunities, by developing connections with influential interstate and international galleries, agents, publishers, producers, and presenters.Arts SA
Business Development Initiative (BDI)BDI grants of up to $250 000, with matched funding, are available for a range of activities to assist start-up and early stage South Australian bioscience companies to develop their business.Bio Innovation SA
Business Owners Coaching ProgramProvides group coaching sessions for business owners to develop their management and business skills.Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED)
Business Travel (Traditional and Digital Media)Allows film, television and interactive digital media producers to travel to international and national markets and appropriate meetings to attract market place finance.South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC)
Commercial Infrastructure (CI) GrantCI Grants and matched funding up to $250 000 are available for the purchase of equipment and associated facility modifications for the expansion of South Australian bioscience companies.Bio Innovation SA
Commission funding supportFunding toward the commissioning of new work designed by South Australian artists for installation within high profile, publicly accessible environments in South Australia.Arts SA
Community Arts - DevelopmentShort notice funding to develop a project or festival that supports the aims of the Community arts program.Arts SA
Community Arts - FestivalSupports small scale regional and metropolitan festivals to develop and enhance their arts content.Arts SA
Community Arts - ProjectSupports innovative projects and programs developed by communities and organisations in consultation with artists and arts workers.Arts SA
Digital Media Attachment SchemeThe Digital Media Attachment Scheme assists individuals who have experience in digital media or traditional film, television and documentary production to move to a higher level in their professions through training in the digital media industry.South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC)
Digital Media Production InvestmentThe SAFC will consider production investment in prototypes or in outstanding interactive digital media projects.South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC)
Digital Media Project DevelopmentThe Digital Media Project Development program supports the development of outstanding interactive digital media projects.South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC)
Drought Apprenticeship Retention Program (DARP)DARP provides support to rural towns and communities during the drought by helping businesses retain apprentices and trainees.Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology
Educational Content FundThe Educational Content Fund (ECF) funds the production of educational, sponsored and government related projects across all platforms.South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC)
Emerging artists mentorshipsSpecifically to assist the development of artists in the first five years or practice, through a one-on-one professional relationship with a significant artist.Arts SA
Emerging curator's projectFunding for a curator whose career is in its early stages to prepare and install an exhibition in Arts SA and selected offices in the State Administration Centre.Arts SA
Emerging musicians and groupsFunding to help develop audiences for contemporary musicians and groups in the early stages of building their South Australian profile.Arts SA
Exceptional Circumstances Interest Rate Subsidies (ECIRS) for Primary ProducersDrought assistance funding subsidies are available to assist primary producers located in Exceptional Circumstances declared areas of South Australia to help with improvements in productivity, finance, and debt restructuring.Department of Primary Industries and Resources SA (PIRSA)
Exceptional Circumstances Interest Rate Subsidies (ECIRS) for Small BusinessesDrought assistance funding subsidies are available to assist businesses located in Exceptional Circumstances (EC) declared areas of South Australia to help with improvements in business viability, continuity, and debt restructuring.Department of Primary Industries and Resources SA (PIRSA)
Extended marketing and distributionFunding to build on the momentum of a successful marketing and distribution campaign for a CD that is currently receiving strong national and/or international interest.Arts SA
Farm Debt MediationGrants of up to $2000 are available to assist farm businesses that are in severe financial difficulty, to improve farm viability or develop alternative strategies.Department of Primary Industries and Resources SA (PIRSA)
Farm Finance StrategyCollaboration between agencies and banking institutions to provide financial support and planning services for primary producers.Department of Primary Industries and Resources SA (PIRSA)
FellowshipSupports an established independent artist with the advancement of their professional career and arts practice.Arts SA
Festival and Awards Grants (Traditional and Digital Media)Festival and Awards Grants funding allows South Australian filmmakers and digital media practitioners to travel to key festivals and interstate award ceremonies where they are being recognised for their work.South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC)
Funding and Grants RegisterA registry of funding and grant solutions for business and community.South Australian Government
Growing Global Companies ProgramHelps young ICT and creative industries companies develop into entrepreneurial, high growth, exporting businesses by offering information sessions on technology, business skills training, mentoring and exporting.Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED)
Hilltop Hoods initiativeFunding is available for young and emerging South Australian hip-hop artists to manufacture and distribute a CD.Arts SA
Individual developmentSupports professional development of individual, independent artists through master classes and workshops, mentorships, attendance at arts conference, attachments to arts organisations, undertaking arts residencies, or other activity.Arts SA
Industry Capability Network - South Australia (ICNSA)Promotes South Australian, Australian and New Zealand industry through import replacement and opportunities for participation in major projects.Industry Capability Network (ICN)
Industry DevelopmentProvides annual or triennial funding for small to medium arts organisations.Arts SA
Innovation Development GrantCompetitive merit-based grants are available to assist small to medium businesses with developmental costs and/or to position themselves to attract further investment that will lead to the commercialisation of innovative products and services.SA Centre for Innovation
International activityFunding to help build the international profile of South Australian musicians through touring and attendance at contemporary music marketplaces.Arts SA
Last minute presentationEnabling artists to respond to significant, unexpected presentation or exhibition opportunities offered by a presenter, venue or festival and arising outside the project grants application cycle.Arts SA
Local Initiatives for IndividualsIndividuals can apply for support for arts mentorshipsm residencies or extended programs or professional or skills development.Country Arts SA
Local Initiatives for OrganisationsSupport is available for groups to undertake projects, in any art form, which extend or advance knowledge, understanding, participation or development of the arts and culture within communities.Country Arts SA
Major commissionSupports a significant investment in a major new work by a leading independent artist (or artists), to be presented in a high profile setting in South Australia.Arts SA
Market Access Program (MAP)Provides cash rebates for eligible expenses to encourage a collective/industry approach in developing export promotion, markets and capacities.Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED)
Marketing and distribution of a national releaseFunding for a marketing and distribution strategy for the national release of a recording.Arts SA
Mentorships and attachmentsIndividual artists and industry professionals may apply for funding to develop a one-on-one relationship with an outstanding artist or industry professional.Arts SA
Musicians in residenceFunding towards residencies in which outstanding Australian or international musicians or industry leaders share and contribute to the skills and artistic development of local musicians through workshops, master classes, forums or collaborations.Arts SA
Partnerships and CollaborationsGrants are available for arts organisations to develop sustainable projects in partnership with other sectors, which aim to increase local resources and sustainable support for the arts and cultural development in communities.Country Arts SA
PIRSA GrantsLists grants available for the farming sector.Primary Industries and Resources, SA
Practitioner Development FundingPractitioner Development (Traditional & Digital Media) funding provides support for professional and career development for film, television, documentary and digital media practitioners.South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC)
Producer Business DevelopmentThe aim of Producer Business Development Funding is to stimulate feature film, television drama and documentary production in South Australia by South Australian producers.South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC)
Production InvestmentProduction Investment funding supports the production of projects that are creative and original, possess overall appeal to diverse audiences.South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC)
Project grantsSupports independent artists at all stages of the development of new work, its production or presentation. Assistance is also available for touring and expansion of markets, for new or existing work, regionally, nationally and internationally.Arts SA
Project seed fundingFunding towards fees for South Australian artists participating in the design development stage of a project.Arts SA
Public art and design: major commissionSupport to commission significant new work by leading South Australian artists, to be presented in high profile, publicly accessible environments in South Australia.Arts SA
Recording and manufacture for national releaseFunding to record an EP or LP to break into, or build a profile, in the national or international market.Arts SA
Regional Development Infrastructure Fund (RDIF)The RDIF provides financial support to projects that are a priority for economic development in South Australia, with broad benefits for an industry or region.Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED)
Revolving Film FundThis revolving loan fund aims to sustain and increase film and television production in South Australia.South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC)
Richard Llewellyn Arts and Disability TrustSupports projects and initiatives that develop and celebrate the creative and artistic aspirations of South Australians with disabilities.Arts SA
Rural Town Development Fund (RTDF)The RTDF helps initiate 'iconic' projects that enhance the social and economic fabric of local communities.Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED)
SA Grants DirectoryUse this directory to find a broad range of SA Government grants. You can view grants by alphabet, title or government agency.South Australian Government
SA Innovation and Investment Fund (SAIIF) - Industry Development ProgramSAIIF is aimed at increasing employment and strengthening South Australia's manufacturing and technology base, and provides funding assistance for up to 50% of eligible capital costs for investment proposals.Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR)
SA Young Entrepreneurs SchemeProvides new young South Australian small business owners with business training, mentors, networking opportunities and access to financial resources.Business SA
SAFC Short Film FundThe SAFC Short Film Fund offers South Australia's filmmakers the opportunity to develop their skills as a way of progressing towards long form feature film, television drama and documentary.South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC)
Screen Culture Organisation FundingFunding is available to organisations whose core activities and programs significantly contribute to the promotion and development of screen culture in South Australia.South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC)
Script and Project DevelopmentScript and Project Development aims to support the development of outstanding, original and creative Australian film and television projects.South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC)
Sculpture hire opportunitySuitable sculptural works created by professional artists will be assessed for hire and be on display for 12 months in the State Administration Centre in Victoria Square.Arts SA
Significant Environmental Benefit GrantsFunding is available for projects that will assist in the large scale conservation, restoration and management of native vegetation across Natural Resource Management Regions at a landscape scale. Native Vegetation Council
Skills and professional developmentIndividual artists and industry professionals may apply for funding to attend masterclasses, workshops and conferences for intensive skills development.Arts SA
Small Business Development GrantCompetitive, merit-based grants of $100 000 - $500 000 targeting established, small and medium sized manufacturing and services (ICT, technical, educational and scientific) companies with a sound, clearly identified investment opportunity.SA Centre for Innovation
Special initiativesFunding for new and innovative projects aimed at broadening creative capability and expression, and building the diversity and viability of the contemporary music sector.Arts SA
TechFastProvides funding, assistance and risk minimisation associated with the transfer and commercialisation of new technologies.Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED)
Touring within AustraliaSupport for the costs of touring to three or more significant venues, festivals or events, to develop audience base and industry profile in a new or existing marketplace.Arts SA
Tourism Development FundProvides partial grants up to $50 000 for tourism infrastructure projects which address gaps and add to the tourism product available in key areas of the state.South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC)
Trainee Wage Pay-roll Tax Rebate SchemePay-roll tax rebates are available to offset the added financial pressure faced by small business employing trainees or apprentices.RevenueSA
Triennial project grantSupports the creation of new work and innovative interpretation through a long-term, staged commitment over three years.Arts SA
Upper Spencer Gulf and Outback Enterprise Zone (USGOEZ) FundThe USGOEZ Fund aims to increase investment and employment in South Australia's north.Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED)
Young Indigenous Entrepreneur (YIEP)Offers practical help, coaching, training and advice for young Indigenous people wanting to start their own business.Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED)