Core Contribution Fund

The Music Australia Core Contribution Fund is designed to support eligible organisations providing services to key areas of the contemporary Australian music industry. It provides a 2-year investment for core operations and staffing to build stability and capacity in the Australian contemporary music sector, with a focus on industry representative, advocacy, member and/or growth and development organisations representing and/or supporting: 

• a key sector area or membership 
• a specific genre of music 
• gender equity 
• Australian artists/musicians.

Organisations may apply for between $100,000 and $140,000 for 2 years of operational costs. This equals between $50,000 and $70,000 per year, to be paid in 2 equal instalments. 

Supported expenses must last no longer than two years from the proposed start date. The applicant may determine the most appropriate start date for their organisation, the earliest being 1 January 2025. For your planning, please note that the budget template runs across two calendar or two financial years (i.e. 2025 or 2025-26 and 2026 or 2026-27).   

Please read the following grant guidelines for further information.

If you need advice about applying contact Music Australia: musicaustraliagrants@creative.gov.au or +61 2 9215 9028.  

For more information, visit creative.gov.au