Grant opportunity
Music Works Grants 2026
Music Works supports creative and professional-development projects that strengthen careers, businesses and Victoria's contemporary music industry.
- Funder
- Creative Victoria and Music Victoria
- Applications close at 2:00pm on 5 August 2026
- Applications close at 2:00pm on 5 August 2026: Aug 5, 2026
- Award
- AUD 5,000 Activation Grants or AUD 10,000 to AUD 40,000 Project Grants
- Applicant
- Victoria-based contemporary music artists, music workers, music businesses and eligible organisations.
- Discipline
- Arts, Culture and Creative Industries
- Region
- Victoria, Australia
- Posted
- Jul 24, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The 2026 programme funds songwriting, recording, touring, marketing, audience development, professional learning and music-business growth.
Who can apply
Applicants must be based in Victoria and meet the artist, worker, business or organisation requirements published by Music Victoria.
What it supports
- Songwriting, recording, touring and performance.
- Marketing, audience development and professional development.
- Business capability, accessibility and cross-industry collaboration.
Funding and duration
- Activation Grants provide a fixed AUD 5,000.
- Project Grants range from AUD 10,000 to AUD 40,000.
Applications close at 2:00pm on 5 August 2026
Applications close at 2:00pm on 5 August 2026: Aug 5, 2026
How to apply
Read the official guidance and follow Creative Victoria's link to the Music Victoria application process.
Call details
Source-based overview
Creative Victoria and Music Victoria are offering two grant streams for contemporary music projects that build sustainable careers, stronger businesses and broader audiences.
Eligibility
Applicants must be based in Victoria and meet the artist, worker, business or organisation requirements published by Music Victoria.
Funding and benefits
Activation Grants provide a fixed AUD 5,000.
Project Grants range from AUD 10,000 to AUD 40,000.
Themes and supported activities
Songwriting, recording, touring and performance.
Marketing, audience development and professional development.
Business capability, accessibility and cross-industry collaboration.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close at 2:00pm on 5 August 2026: Applications close at 2:00pm on 5 August 2026: Aug 5, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Read the official guidance and follow Creative Victoria's link to the Music Victoria application process.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.