Deadline: 16-Mar-2026
The Seed Funding Grants program supports Northern Territory screen creatives in developing treatments, proposals, and supporting materials for feature films, television, and factual or documentary projects. Grants of up to $5,000 help emerging and experienced practitioners refine ideas, prepare professional materials, and build strong foundations for future projects.
Overview
The Seed Funding Grants program is designed to assist Northern Territory writers, directors, and producers in exploring the potential of their creative ideas. By providing early-stage funding, the program encourages innovation and the development of original content across multiple formats, including feature films, adult and children’s drama, narrative comedy, television series, miniseries, telemovies, web series, and content-rich factual or documentary programs.
Program Objectives
The program aims to:
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Support practitioners in bringing creative concepts to life
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Develop strong foundations for future screen projects
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Encourage innovation and originality in the Northern Territory screen industry
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Enable the preparation of professional-quality treatments and proposals that can attract further investment or support
Funding Details
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Maximum grant per application: $5,000
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Eligible applicants: Experienced and emerging practitioners
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Early-stage project development support includes treatments, proposals, and supporting materials
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Mentorship or story consultancy may be recommended for emerging practitioners
Eligibility
Applicants can be:
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Experienced practitioners with prior screen credits
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Emerging practitioners, including those without an eligible screen credit of at least 10 minutes in duration
Emerging practitioners must submit additional materials demonstrating their capabilities. Screen Territory may recommend mentors or story consultants to enhance project development.
How the Program Works
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Application Submission: Applicants submit a treatment, proposal, and supporting materials for review
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Assessment: Applications are evaluated based on originality, clarity, potential, and quality of the concept
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Grant Allocation: Successful applicants receive funding of up to $5,000 to develop their project further
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Project Development: Funding supports early development, enabling applicants to create materials that can attract further investment, partnerships, or production support
Tips for Applicants
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Present clear and compelling treatments or proposals
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Highlight the originality and potential impact of the project
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Include supporting materials that demonstrate creative capability and vision
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For emerging practitioners, consider including mentorship or story consultant support
FAQs
1. Who is eligible for the Seed Funding Grants? Northern Territory writers, directors, and producers, including both emerging and experienced practitioners.
2. What types of projects are supported? Feature films, adult and children’s drama, narrative comedy, television series, miniseries, telemovies, web series, and content-rich factual or documentary programs.
3. How much funding can be requested? Up to $5,000 per application.
4. Are emerging practitioners eligible? Yes, but they must submit additional materials demonstrating capability, and mentorship may be recommended.
5. What is the purpose of the grant? To assist in early-stage project development, refining treatments, proposals, and supporting materials for future investment or production opportunities.
6. Is mentorship provided? Screen Territory may recommend attaching a mentor or story consultant where appropriate, especially for emerging practitioners.
7. How should proposals be presented? Clear, compelling, and professionally prepared treatments or proposals are encouraged to maximize funding chances.
Conclusion
The Seed Funding Grants program provides Northern Territory creatives with an essential opportunity to refine and develop original screen projects. By supporting the early stages of idea development, the program fosters innovation, prepares professional materials, and helps practitioners establish strong foundations for future creative success in film, television, and digital media.
For more information, visit Screen Territory.