Funding calendar
The following tables list the key dates for Arts Queensland fund programs.
Note: Program opening and closing dates may be updated throughout the year.
First Nations Commissioning Fund
The First Nations Commission Fund is focused on investing in opportunities that share First Nations stories and cultural knowledge and elevate awareness of Queensland’s exceptional First Nations arts and cultural products and experiences.
| Funding rounds |
Open |
Close |
Notification expected |
Activity start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Round 3 (single and 2-year projects) |
17 April 2023 |
CLOSED |
Week of 21 August 2023 |
From 4 September 2023 |
|
Round 4 (under new guidelines) |
29 January 2024 |
2pm, 11 March 2024 |
Late May 2024 |
From 17 June 2024 |
|
Round 5 (under new guidelines) |
1 July 2024 |
12 August 2024 |
Mid October 2024 |
From 11 November 2024 |
|
Round 6 (under new guidelines) |
3 February 2023 |
17 March 2025 |
Late May 2025 |
From 23 June 2025 |
Queensland Arts Showcase Program
The Queensland Arts Showcase Program (QASP) is focused on celebrating Queensland’s artists and stories, ensuring Queenslanders’ access to high quality experiences and growing Queensland’s cultural reputation.
| Funding rounds |
Open |
Close |
Notification expected |
Activity start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Round 4 (Single and 2-year projects) |
28 August 2023 |
2pm |
Mid January 2024 |
From 29 January 2024 |
|
Round 5 (guidelines to be confirmed) |
4 March 2024 |
15 April 2024 |
Mid July 2024 |
From 22 July 2024 |
|
Round 6 (guidelines to be confirmed) |
29 July 2024 |
9 September 2024 |
Mid November 2024 |
From 1 January 2025 |
Touring Queensland Fund
The Touring Queensland Fund is focused on supporting regional community access to quality arts and cultural events and products.
| Funding rounds |
Open |
Close |
Notification expected |
Activity start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Round 3 (Single year and multi-year touring stream) |
18 August 2023 |
2pm, 28 September 2023 |
Mid December 2023 |
From 1 January 2024 |
|
Round 4 (Single year and multi-year touring) |
18 March 2024 |
29 April 2024 |
Mid July 2024 |
From 29 July 2024 |
|
Round 5 (Single year and multi-year touring) |
19 August 2024 | 30 September 2024 | Mid December 2024 | From 13 January 2024 |
Strategic Partnerships Fund
The Strategic Partnerships Fund is focused on leveraging Queensland Government investment into the state’s arts sector through co-investment, partnerships and collaboration, strengthening creative business growth, and creating inclusive, high-quality, creative experiences that will drive positive change for Queenslanders.
Due to high interest in the Strategic Partnerships Fund, Arts Queensland will pause the fund from 31 July 2023 to consider the current pipeline.
If you are looking to submit an application by 31 July 2023, contact Arts Queensland at 07 3034 4016 or investment@arts.qld.gov.au to discuss your proposal and receive an application link.
Outcomes of this round of Strategic Partnerships Fund applications are expected to be advised in September.