Funding & Support
AbaF - Australian Business Arts Foundation
AbaF promotes private sector support for the arts by connecting business, the arts, donors and foundations through three programs – Partnering, Volunteering and Giving.
Arts Support Australia
Artsupport Australia is an initative of the Australia Council for the Arts to grow cultural philanthropy. Artsupport Australia works closely with government, cultural, corporate, financial and philanthropic sectors to develop effective strategies for giving. Download their guide in response to the ongoing requests from artists and arts organisations for information associated with receiving tax deductible gifts here.
Australia Council for the Arts
The Australia Council is the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body. Their website includes information related to the arts and disability which can be found by using 'disability' as a search term.
Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
This is the Federal Department’s interim website that outlines programs, activities, networks and grants related to the arts in Australia.
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA)
The Department is the Australian Government's principal source of advice on social policy and works in partnership with other government and non-government organisations in the management of a diverse range of programs and services designed to support and improve the lives of Australians.
Department of Health and Ageing
The Department’s website contains essential health and ageing information as well as details about policies, programs and priorities for the health and ageing portfolio.
Grants Link
This community grants website helps you find funding available under a variety of programs for individuals, businesses and communities.
Our Community
This community sector online resource also publishes the subscriber-based Easy Grants monthly newsletter.
Philanthropy Australia
Philanthropy Australia is the national membership organisation for grantmaking trusts and foundations. They also produce the The Australian Directory of Philanthropy which lists 350 trusts and foundations who make funds available to not-for-profit organisations, charities and community groups in Australia.
Regional Arts Australia
Regional Arts Australia is a federaion of State and Territory agencies who promote the development of the arts for those living in regional, rural and remote parts of Australia. Regional Arts administers the Regional Arts Fund.
