Funding programs and initiatives
Our funding programs and initiatives help create a more sustainable and financially supported cultural sector.
Whether you’re an arts organisation, independent artist or artistic group, we offer matched funding programs to maximise your fundraising efforts, boost your revenue and have meaningful connections with your audiences.
Are you an arts organisation?
Find out about Plus1. With matched funding, our Plus1 program supports not-for-profit arts and cultural organisations to develop and run more effective fundraising campaigns, boost their fundraising skills and secure new supporters.
Are you an independent artist or artistic group?
Find out about MATCH Lab. Our MATCH Lab program supports artists and artist groups to build fundraising skills, increase knowledge of philanthropy and arts partnerships, develop broader arts business experience and create sustainable sources of revenue into the future with the support of matched funding for their campaign.
Creative Partnerships Australia’s funding programs are supported by the Australian Government through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications.

Plus1
Plus1 supports not-for-profit arts and cultural organisations to develop and run more effective fundraising campaigns, boost their fundraising skills and secure new backers.
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MATCH Lab
MATCH Lab supports artists and artist groups to build fundraising skills, increase knowledge of philanthropy and arts partnerships, develop broader arts business experience and create sustainable sources of revenue into the future.
Learn more