The Australian Cultural Fund (ACF) is a national fundraising platform managed by Creative Australia. It enables Australian artists and arts organisations to raise funds for creative projects through tax-deductible public donations.
This is not a grant program- it’s a structured way to fundraise for your own project, with the added benefit that donations over $2 are tax-deductible for supporters.
How it works:
Artists create a project page, set a fundraising target, and share the campaign with their networks. Donations are processed through the ACF and distributed to the artist as a grant.
Check out some current campaigns here
Why artists use it:
- 100% of donations go to the project (no platform fees)
- Supporters receive a tax deduction
- Funds raised are kept even if the target isn’t reached
- Campaigns sit within a nationally recognised arts framework
- It can be particularly useful if you have an existing audience, are seeking matched funding, or want a formal structure for crowdfunding a project.
ACF campaigns can be created and run year-round, though some initiatives (such as ACF Boost- a matched funding initiative) operate within specific application or campaign periods, so check the website for current dates and deadlines.