Arts Fund Grants
The Arts Fund Grants support early career US and Australian artists in diverse disciplines to pursue cross-cultural artistic development and exchange between both countries.
Funder: American Australian Association
Due Dates: September 30, 2026 (Round 2) | March 31, 2027 (Round 1)
Funding Amounts: Up to USD $5,000 per grant; typically for 1 year of artistic development.
Summary: Supports emerging or early career artists from the US and Australia for cross-cultural artistic development, including travel, living, tuition, and related costs.
Key Information: Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents (not dual) of the US or Australia and have a formal offer from a host body or institution.
Description
The Arts Fund Grants, offered by the American Australian Association, are designed to support emerging or early career artists seeking to undertake artistic development between Australia and the United States. The grants are open to creatives in theatre, film, television, dance, music, visual arts, design, literature, and photography. Funding can be used for travel, living expenses, tuition, and other costs associated with artistic growth. The program aims to foster cross-cultural exchange and professional advancement, with two competitive rounds of applications each year for both American and Australian artists.
