First Nations TV Drama Development

Open

$30,000 - $65,000

Submit by 4 Sep, 2025

National

Screen Australia, New South Wales, Australia

1800 507 901

FirstNations@screenaustralia.gov.au

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Grant Description

The First Nations TV Drama Development program provides grants of up to $30,000 (or $45,000 with an attached producer) for one-off projects and up to $65,000 for series to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practitioners in developing compelling scripted television content. Administered by Screen Australia, the program seeks to nurture culturally resonant storytelling with strong audience appeal and encourages emerging Indigenous producers to apply.

Grant Rounds

Open Date	Close Date	Status
-	10 Jul, 2025	Closed
-	4 Sep, 2025	Open
-	6 Nov, 2025	Closed

What It Funds

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Eligibility Criteria

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