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Organisations Fund 2026-2029

Who can apply?

The Fund is open for applications from Queensland-based not-for-profit organisations delivering significant arts and cultural festivals that present live music as a key component of their programming in either of the following categories:

  • organisations whose primary purpose is to deliver a festival
  • organisations that deliver a festival as a strategic, core part of a broader program of activities.

Key dates

Organisations Fund (General) opened 30 September 2024 and closed 30 June 2025.

Festivals stream opened 13 January 2025 and closed 10 March 2025.

Funding amount

The minimum funding amount you can request from the Fund is $100,000 per annum (for four years).

The Queensland Government has announced record investment of almost $39.2 million through the Organisations Fund 2026-2029 will support 53 diverse arts and cultural companies and festivals across the state.

Of the 53 successful recipients, 18 organisations are based in regional areas, including Townsville, Bundaberg, Gympie and Winton, reflecting the breadth of Queensland’s vibrant arts and cultural sector.

Additionally, funding of almost $2 million through the $9.4 million 2025 Queensland Budget will support Woodford Folk Festival, North Australian Festival of Arts and Opera Queensland’s Festival of Outback Opera to continue to deliver exceptional festivals that engage audiences and drive cultural tourism.

Read more about the Fund recipients.

Contact

If you need support using SmartyGrants, you can contact an Arts Investment Officer on:

Image: Ishmael by Dead Puppet Society, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, and Brisbane Festival production in association with Screen Queensland, 2023. Credit: David Kelly.

Last updated:
12 September 2025