Applications open for Playing Australia Project Investment Program

Deadline: 3-Jun-25

Applications are now open for the Playing Australia Project Investment Program to support organisations to undertake performing arts tours to reach regional and remote communities across Australia.

They welcome national touring applications from all forms of professionally produced live performance. These can include, but are not limited to theatre, dance, circus, music, musical theatre, and opera performance.

Eligible Activities

• From October 2024, changes have been made to eligible costs. Applicants may now apply for any costs they deem necessary for the completion of a successful regional tour with a confirmed itinerary.
• Creative Australia acknowledges that flexibility is required when touring and supports a variety of touring models. Applicants may seek investment for alternative touring models that:
  • propose activity such as residency models with live performance outcomes or concept touring
  • present a tour that includes significant and targeted community engagement
  • present an annual touring program for single or multiple works
  • propose a digital tour.

Eligibility Criteria

• Legally constituted organisations only may apply.
• You can apply for support towards:
  • a tour that has a confirmed itinerary
  • payment of fees and salaries for artists and touring party
  • costs associated with remounting or rehearsing a work
  • production costs associated with touring the work or delivering the activity
  • touring costs including freight, transport, accommodation and travel allowances
  • tour co-ordination

Ineligibility Criteria

• You can’t apply for a grant if:
  • you have an overdue grant report
  • you are an individual or a group
  • you are in receipt of Playing Australia Multi-Year Investment
  • you owe money to Creative Australia.

For more information, visit Creative Australia.