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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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Development Fund

Closing date: Monday 22 December 2025 at 2pm
Amount:

Providing one-off grants to support Queensland-based new creative performing arts and visual arts work.
  • Round 1 - 12/11/2025 - 22/12/2025

Touring Queensland Fund

Closing date: Monday 1 December 2025 at 2pm
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 - 10/10/2025 - 01/12/2025

Queensland Arts Project Fund

Closing date: Monday 3 November 2025 at 2pm
Amount: Up to $150,000 (see project page for specific details)

The Queensland Arts Project Fund provides one-off grants to support Queensland-based new creative works.
  • 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 - Closed

Funding information

Previous funding

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

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.