Delivery investment supports the presentation of new works, or the significant re-development and presentation of existing works to reach a new level of ambition and impact.

Projects in this stream must be ready to deliver public outcomes, with the creative, production and presentation aspects of the work all well developed.

Projects in this stream should use the check lists to determine whether your project is a good fit for the Creative Futures Fund, and which stream is most appropriate.

Funding:  Investments between $250,000 - $1,500,000

This is not a pipeline fund. Support for the Development phase of a project does not indicate or guarantee future support for Delivery in later rounds.

Australian organisations working in the arts and culture sector who are carrying out business in Australia and have their central management and control in Australia may apply.

This includes:

• theatres, museums, libraries, art galleries, music and literature organisations
• incorporated community organisations with significant experience delivering creative projects
• local governments with institutions, divisions or teams dedicated to arts and culture delivery
• universities or higher education providers with institutions, divisions or teams dedicated to arts and culture delivery
• commercial entities that create, produce or present artistic works. Applicants must make a strong case as to why public investment is needed for the project or how the project will benefit not-for-profit partners or the wider arts sector
• other producing or presenting arts organisations.

Organisations who have received previous Creative Futures Fund investment may apply once their initial project is completed and acquitted. Applications may be accepted from applicants who have not yet completed their current Creative Futures Fund project, provided the project will be completed before 1 July 2027. Applicants in this situation must speak to the Director or Manager of the fund before applying.

More detailed eligibility requirements can be found on their website.

• Phone: 02 9215 9000
• Email: creativefuturesfund@creative.gov.au