The Games Production Fund will provide grants of up to $100,000 to support the development of original, Australian independent games.

The fund is aimed at projects that already have an early-stage prototype. Applicants must contextualise the milestone they are working towards and how this funding will help them achieve it in their applications.

Significant milestones include: 

• Completion/release of a game 
• Early access release of a game 
• Completion of a demo (to release at a digital event, or present at a physical event) 
• Creating a vertical slice that is of a globally competitive quality and enables a team to access the international funding ecosystem 
• Developing an early-stage prototype to a quality suitable for submission to an accolade signifying cultural impact, such as a notable award, showcase, festival, gallery or museum exhibit opportunity 
• Any other goal, as defined by the applicant

Eligibility

In terms of business structure, this fund is for private companies. Applicants must be a company at the time of application. Other business structures, including sole traders and public companies, are not eligible. Sole traders are instead encouraged to consider applying for the Emerging Gamemakers Fund if they otherwise meet the criteria of that fund.

• Phone: 1800 507 901
• Email: games@screenaustralia.gov.au