The African Australian Creative Media Grant seeks to invest in the creativity, capability and sustainability of individuals and organisations that make a valuable contribution to the narratives, storytelling ecosystem and creative innovation of African Australians.

The African Australian Creative Media Grants is an open grant round that supports African Australian platforms, individuals and organisations that operate in screen media, visual arts, podcasting, radio and written media.

The program objectives are: 

• Community voices - Vehicles for expression for emerging African creatives. Showcasing the diversity of experiences that exist within African communities in Australia.
• Platform sustainability - Increasing overall reach and depth of engagement, financial growth and sustainability of African media platforms
• Sector development - Greater diversity and representation in Australian media A mix of both emerging and established African Australian individuals, small and medium organisations.

Funding will be available under two streams:

• Stream 1: Platform Development – $10,000 to support the improvement and continuation of platforms including websites, social media sites or other.
• Stream 2: Content Creation – $10,000 for the execution of original content and productions created by African Australians.

To apply for the program, you must have a current Australian Business Number (ABN).

Applications will be accepted from: 

• African Australian individuals in any creative media industry - this includes film, tv, magazines, radio, podcasts, online and any other media.
• Media Platforms lead by African Australians - this includes social media platforms, magazines, blogs etc.
• Africans in Australia regardless of their background, visa or citizenship status.
• African community organisations with a project focused on stories and storytelling.
• Previous successful grantees are not eligible for this round.

Please note: Applications should not be submitted by large organisations on behalf of groups or individuals (the groups or individuals should apply directly).

• Phone: (03)8614 3431
• Email: foundation@scanlonfoundation.org.au