Grant First Nations focused

Screen Australia First Nations Documentary Development

Up to AUD $30,000 for eligible First Nations documentary development; one-hour television documentaries and online series are capped at AUD $20,000. Applications close 22 October 2026 at 5 pm AEDT.

Funding (AUD)
Up to $30,000
Location
Australia-wide
Closes
22 October 20265 pm AEDT

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First Nations relevanceFor eligible First Nations documentary writers and screen practitioners.

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About this opportunity

  • Screen Australia supports eligible First Nations filmmakers developing documentary treatments, scripts and related materials.
  • One-off features and documentary series intended for a commissioning platform may request up to AUD $30,000; one-hour television documentaries and online series may request up to AUD $20,000.
  • The next deadline is 22 October 2026 at 5 pm AEDT.
  • Check the practitioner experience, team, rights and project requirements before applying.

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  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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