Deadline Date: August 05, 2026
The Music Works Grant Program is currently accepting applications to supports Victoria’s contemporary music industry by helping artists, music workers, businesses and organisations create new work, build careers and strengthen the state’s music sector.
The program aims to create, release and develop new music and business opportunities, increase creative, professional and business development, strengthen sustainable careers and businesses, encourage collaboration, audience growth and industry connections, support new music and creative works, expand professional opportunities, networks, skills and knowledge, increase audience development, access to new markets and touring, and enhance the reputation of Victoria’s contemporary music sector.
The Activation Grants provide fixed funding of $5,000 through a streamlined application process for Victorian musicians, music industry professionals, groups, businesses and organisations. The grants support creative and professional development opportunities that contribute to career growth and strengthen the contemporary music industry.
The Project Grants offer funding ranging from $10,000 to $40,000 for larger strategic initiatives that require more detailed applications. These grants are intended for projects that deliver broader outcomes for the music sector through collaboration, innovation and industry development.
The funding cannot be used for competitions, awards, fundraising activities, private tuition or ongoing study, expenses, grant writing fees, general business start-up costs, unrelated equipment purchases, projects funded through certain other Victorian or Australian Government funding programs, or activities that do not meet industry payment standards or appropriate cultural protocols.
To be eligible, applicants must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) registered in Victoria. Applicants must also be an Australian citizen currently residing in Victoria, a permanent resident residing in Victoria, or a legally constituted organisation registered under Australian law, such as an incorporated association, company limited by guarantee or Aboriginal Corporation. Individuals under 18 years of age, local government authorities, academic or training institutions (unless acting as an auspice), applicants with overdue Creative Victoria or Music Victoria acquittals, and other ineligible organisations specified by the program cannot apply.
For more information, visit Music Victoria.
