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Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund Create Grants (2027) is sponsored by Copyright Agency. The Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund Create Grants provide a living allowance for Australian creative writers and visual artists at key stages of their career to create new work. This includes creative writers working on their second book in various literary genres.
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Create Grants closed on 9 March 2026. Applications for 2027 Create Grants will close early March 2027 (TBC) We regularly make changes to eligibility requirements and these may change for the next round in 2027 Monday 1pm AEDT 9 March 2026 Create Grants provide a living allowance for writers and visual artists at key stages of their career.
Creative writers who have published one full-length creative work in Australia can apply to write their second book in the following literary genres: fiction, poetry, children’s literature, young adult literature, picture book illustration, graphic novels, playwriting, literary non-fiction and writing for performance (plays only).
Visual artists who have had three solo exhibitions in Australia can apply to create new work Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents Applicants must have acquitted any overdue Cultural Fund grants For specific eligibility criteria please refer to the options below: Up to five grants will be awarded in 2026 Projects should start after 1 August 2026 Creative writers Visual artists Submit applications by the closing date and time via the SmartyGrants online system Applicants may submit only one application per round Incomplete or late applications will not be considered Applications are assessed by an independent panel of peers from the writing and visual arts sectors Peers will assess all applications for their literary or artistic merit.
This includes: Project description: Clear description and details of your planned work One-page CV: List of publications, plays, or exhibitions Samples of work: Samples from your proposed project/new work Contracts or Letters of Interest/Intent: From Australian publishers, presenters, or galleries Successful applicants must submit an acquittal report on their funded activities within eight weeks of the completion of the project via the SmartyGrants online system More information and contact For further information, see our Frequently Asked Questions .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Australian creative writers with only one full-length work of their own creative writing can apply to write their second book in literary genres such as fiction, poetry, children's literature, young adult literature, pi…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $20,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund Create Grants (2027) are due March 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund Create Grants (2027) is funded by Copyright Agency. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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