The Show Starter grants support the development and production costs of your Adelaide Fringe event.

There are three streams of funding available:

• $20,000 - For ambitious world premiere shows, where at least 30% of the creative team are South Australian. 
• $10,000 - For world premieres or work-in-progress shows where at least 30% of the creative team are South Australian. 
• $5,000 - For new or returning shows and venues that need a little boost and have not received funding from Adelaide Fringe before. 

Eligibility criteria for:

$20,000 stream: Applicants must demonstrate the following eligibility:

• Fringe Fund grant must make up no more than 50% of the total income for the project.
• Applications must be a World Premiere. Work in Progress showings are not eligible.
• At least 30% of the creative team must be South Australian creatives.
• Artist wages must be prioritised in funding allocation.
• Applications must be for work that has not previously received Fringe Fund support.
• Venues are not eligible for this stream

First Nations and South Australian Professional and Mid-Career artists will be prioritised in this stream.

$10,000 stream:  Applicants must demonstrate the following eligibility:

• Applications must demonstrate multiple streams of income, with the Fringe Fund making up no more than 30% of the total income.
• Applications must be a World Premiere or Work in Progress Showing.
• At least 30% of the creative team must be South Australian creatives.
• Artist wages must be prioritised in funding allocation.
• Applications must be for work that has not previously received Fringe Fund support.
• Venues are not eligible for this stream.

First Nations and South Australian applicants will be prioritised in this stream.

$5,000 stream:  Applicants must demonstrate the following eligibility:

• Applications must be for work that has not previously received Fringe Fund support
• Venue applicants must not have recieved Fringe Fund support in 2026.

First Nations and South Australian applicants will be prioritised in this stream.

• Phone: +61 8 8100 2022
• Email: artists@adelaidefringe.com.au