Funding calendar
The following tables list the key dates for Arts Queensland fund programs.
Note: Program opening and closing dates may be updated throughout the year.
First Nations Commissioning Fund
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Round 1 (Single year projects only) |
14 October 2022 |
CLOSED |
Week of 23 January 2023 |
From 13 February 2023 |
|
Round 2 (Single and 2-year projects) |
16 January 2023 |
CLOSED |
Week of 15 May 2023 |
From 5 June 2023 |
|
Round 3 (single and 2-year projects) |
17 April 2023 |
12 noon, 5 June 2023 |
Week of 14 August 2023 |
From 4 September 2023 |
Queensland Arts Showcase Program
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Round 1 (Single year projects only) |
14 October 2022 |
CLOSED |
Week of 23 January 2023 |
From 13 February 2023 |
|
Round 2 (Single and 2-year projects) |
16 January 2023 |
CLOSED |
Week of 15 May 2023 |
From 5 June 2023 |
|
Round 3 (single and 2-year projects) |
17 April 2023 |
12 noon, 5 June 2023 |
Week of 14 August 2023 |
From 4 September 2023 |
Touring Queensland Fund
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Round 1 (Single year touring) |
14 October 2022 |
CLOSED |
Week of 19 December 2022 |
From 9 January 2023 |
|
Round 1 (Single year and multi-year touring stream) |
14 October 2022 |
CLOSED |
Week of 24 April 2023 |
From 15 May 2023 |
|
Round 2 (includes single year and multi-year touring) |
1 May 2023 |
12 noon, 26 June 2023 |
Week of 21 August 2023 |
From 11 September 2023 |
Strategic Partnerships Fund
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.
The Strategic Partnerships Fund has a rolling submission process - proposals are accepted at any time. Note that you may be asked to attend an interview with the peer panel or to provide further information as part of the assessment process. You can expect notification of application outcomes in approximately 12 weeks. Arts Queensland recommends that projects have an activity start date of approximately 12 weeks from the date of submission.