Announcing our ACF Boost 2026 cohort

Major ‘Boost’ for the independent arts sector as we announce our 2026 ACF Boost cohort! The Australian Cultural Fund is thrilled to announce the funding of $150,000 to 32 recipients of the 2026 ACF Boost grant program. This capacity building, matched funding program encourages participants to leverage private sector support raised through an ACF campaign […]

ACF Boost 2026

– Matched funding for ACF fundraisers – ACF Boost applications are now closed for the 2026 cohort. About the program ACF Boost is a matched funding program for independent artists, groups and arts organisations using the ACF. Participants in the program leverage private sector support raised through their ACF campaign with a small, matched […]

Tim Fairfax Family Foundation Announces 9-Year Funding Agreements through Amplify

The Tim Fairfax Family Foundation has recently announced that three separate, 9-year, general operating support grants have been awarded to three of Queensland’s most important cultural organisations: Dancenorth, Camerata, and Crossroad Arts. This new strategic partnership program – the terms of which may constitute a first for Australia’s arts sector – builds on the Foundation’s […]

September Project Spotlight | Capacity builders

Professional development and learning opportunities are invaluable for artists. It can lead to career expansion and access to communities otherwise not possible. In this month’s spotlight, we look to projects raising funds for artists to propel themselves into their next big chapter. Chloe Hurn has been offered the opportunity to continue her studies in […]

August Project Spotlight | Going international!

This month we are celebrating artists who are going international. Whether it be to further hone their craft or share the Australian arts culture on a global stage – these artists are doing incredible work and we wish them well on their travels! Rochelle Carmichael has been invited to the 10th anniversary of the […]

A Year in Review – 2023/2024 Financial Year

The 2023/2024 financial year was one of growth and evolution for the Australian Cultural Fund (ACF). The 1st of July marked the ACF’s move from Creative Partnerships Australia to Creative Australia, and we continue to be excited to be part of a bigger, bolder champion and investor in arts and creativity. The ACF continued to […]

ACF and ArtsPay join forces to put more money in the pockets of Australia’s artists

The ACF is excited to announce our innovative new partnership with Australian startup, ArtsPay! Every time a donation is processed via credit card through the ACF, a transaction fee is paid to a payment provider. With ArtsPay, these transaction fees now go to supporting our artists – a win-win if you ask us. “The ACF […]

June Project Spotlight | Now More Than Ever

Last week marked National Reconciliation Week (NRW), with the theme ‘Now More Than Ever.’ In this month’s spotlight, we look to First Nations projects that are exploring and sharing history, culture, and stories. “Bridge”, from Ngioka Bunda-Heath, is a contemporary dance work exploring Indigenous experiences through personal letters written by the dancers. The project […]

May Project Spotlight | Aiding the Artist

There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes of the incredible art-making that occurs around the country. This month we’re pulling back the curtain and shining a spotlight on the projects raising funds to ensure that artists are able to create in clean, safe and warm environments. The Sandford Bush Music Festival […]

March Project Spotlight | Inclusive art making

This month we look at projects which demonstrate inclusivity in the arts. These creators are providing opportunities specifically for people with lived experience of disability to showcase their creative talents on stage and to authentically represent themselves on screen. Fostering an all-encompassing and equitable community in Sydney, the Umbrella School of Music are staging […]