TIM FISCHER FELLOWSHIP
CLOSING: AUGUST 17, 2025 

Applications are open for a prestigious fellowship offering up to $50,000 in funding, along with mentorship, networking opportunities, and the chance to serve as an ambassador for the Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF). The Fellowship aims to empower changemakers committed to making a difference in rural and regional Australia. The funding can be used for education, professional development, research, travel, accommodation, or other approved expenses.  
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CREATIVE AUSTRALIA – INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL FUND
CLOSING: AUGUST 19, 2025

Funding supports Australian artists, creative workers, and organisations to attend overseas market development platforms—such as fairs and book markets—by covering travel-related expenses. Grants are available only in fixed amounts: $5,000, $10,000, $15,000, or $20,000. 
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BIGCI ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS 2025
CLOSING: AUGUST 24, 2025 

Two winners—Australian or international artists across disciplines—will each receive four weeks of residency at BigCi, plus $5,000. Winners enjoy guided exploration of the Wollemi, Blue Mountains, and Gardens of Stone National Parks, research support, and will present their work at a BigCi Open Day.
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INTERIOR ART PRIZE 2025
CLOSING: AUGUST 31, 2025 

Australian-based artists are invited to submit interior-themed artworks via an online platform. The winner receives $4,000 plus the opportunity for a solo exhibition at Weswal Gallery. The exhibition opens on September 20, 2025. 
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ELEVATE: FIRST NATIONS STORYTELLING AND LITERATURE FUND 
CLOSING: SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 

A $10,000 career development grant for Australian First Nations writers, poets, editors, illustrators, journalists, arts workers, and groups in the literature sector. Supports capacity building, mentoring, residencies, networking, and audience development. Projects may start from December 1, 2025, and must finish within one year.  
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ARTS PROJECTS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS 
CLOSING: SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 

Grants between AUD $10,000 and $50,000 are available to Australian individuals and groups for projects commencing after December 8, 2025, and concluding by December 2027. Eligible activities include new work creation, residencies, exhibitions, festivals, and community engagement. 
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AWMA 2025 Sound NSW REGIONAL DELEGATES PROGRAM 
CLOSING: SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 

Supported by Sound NSW, this program offers 12 aspiring female, gender-diverse, and/or First Nations artists and music practitioners from regional NSW the opportunity to attend the AWMA 2025 in Meanjin (Brisbane). Delegates receive travel, accommodation, and per diems. The program includes a two-day conference featuring forums, keynote addresses, networking opportunities, and the awards ceremony.  
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DEBRA PORCH AWARD: VISUAL ARTS RESIDENCY 
CLOSING: SEPTEMBER 16, 2025

Applications are open for an Australian visual artist to undertake a supported residency at SAC Gallery, Bangkok, with a reciprocal residency for a Thai artist at UNSW Galleries, Sydney. The award, valued at up to $13,000 AUD plus in-kind support, aims to strengthen intercultural connections across the Asia Pacific.  
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