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Creative Australia MATCH Lab 2026-2027

Funded by: Creative Australia

Key Details

Amount
Matched funding for fundraising activities up to $10,000 per applicant.
Estimated deadline
5 Aug 2026
Based on 2025 closing date.
Complexity
Moderate (standard application)
Region
National
Type
Grant
Funder Type
Federal Government
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About This Grant

The MATCH Lab program supports artists and artist groups to build fundraising skills, increase knowledge of philanthropy and business partnerships and create sustainable sources of revenue into the future. The program provides both dollar-for-dollar matched funding and supports long-term skills development through subsidised attendance at our fundraising professional development clinic.

Eligibility

Practising artist, or group of artists; be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident; be aged 18 years or over; have an ABN and be prepared to receive project funds or have an agreement in place with an auspicing body.

Legal requirements: Nonprofit legal entity (inc. assn, company, coop. or trust), Unincorporated, auspiced, Individual

Exclusions

Arts organisations, school groups or tertiary training institutions; previous participants of MATCH Lab; retrospective funding. This program will not match funds from: bequests; loans; any form of local, state or federal government funding.

How to Apply

Source: Public web page

Last verified: 9 April 2026

Information is provided as a guide only. Always check the funder's official website for the most current details before applying.


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