Grant First Nations eligible

Music Australia — National Songwriting and Recording in Schools Stimulus

Music Australia offers $5,000–$100,000 in matched funding for eligible organisations delivering inclusive songwriting and recording programs for student cohorts. First Nations-led activity or strong First Nations partnerships are explicit program priorities. Applications close at 3 pm AEDT on 13 October 2026.

Funding (AUD)
$5,000–$100,000
Location
Australia-wide
Closes Listed date in 3 days
13 October 20263 pm AEDT

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Official source: creative.gov.au

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Who can apply

  • New applicants must register before 10 am AEDT on 12 October.

First Nations relevanceThe official program expressly gives priority to First Nations-led activities or strong First Nations partnerships with cultural integrity.

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What to check

  • Eligible applicants include schools, education providers, music charities and certain consortia; individuals and informal groups cannot apply.

About this opportunity

  • Funded activity must serve primary, secondary or tertiary learners and have a contemporary-music focus.
  • Proposals involving First Nations content, artists or communities must meet Creative Australia’s cultural and intellectual property protocols.
  • An equal cash contribution is required.

Before you submit

  1. Check the official eligibility rules and project fit.
  2. Prepare the information the provider requires.
  3. Confirm the closing time and time zone, then follow the provider’s instructions before the listed deadline.

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