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Strategic Opportunities Program NSW

Australian Government · Australia

This program provides funding to build capacity within the New South Wales screen and digital games industry. It supports innovation projects that grow the capability of screen practitioners, organisations and businesses and align with the NSW Screen and Digital Games Strategy (2025-2027).

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Funding

$5K – $50K

Deadline

29 May 2026

Location

New South Wales

Who Can Apply

Must be an Australian organisation with an active ABN Must discuss the proposed project with Screen NSW before applying Must be legally constituted and able to prove legal status Must operate in the screen and digital games sector and meet Screen NSW Terms of Trade
Applicants must be an Australian organisation, discuss their proposed project with Screen NSW staff before submitting an application, have an Australian Business Number (ABN), be legally constituted and able to provide proof of legal status, and adhere to general eligibility requirements under the Screen NSW Terms of Trade. The program is for businesses and organisations in the screen and digital games sector.

What's Funded

Projects that build capacity within the New South Wales screen and digital games industries, support the growth and capability of screen practitioners, organisations and businesses, align with one or more strategic priorities in the NSW Screen and Digital Games Strategy (2025-2027), and increase industry participation for audiences and/or practitioners.

Expected Outcomes

Increased industry capacity, stronger capability of New South Wales screen practitioners and organisations, alignment with strategic industry priorities, and greater participation by audiences and/or screen and digital games practitioners.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companynon_profitother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

innovationcommunityother

Keywords

screen industrydigital gamesNew South Walescapacity buildinginnovation projectscreative industriesscreen practitioners

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Strategic Opportunities Program NSW?

The Strategic Opportunities Program NSW is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $5K – $50K in funding. This program provides funding to build capacity within the New South Wales screen and digital games industry. It supports innovation projects that grow the capability of screen practitioners, organisations and businesses and align with the NSW Screen and Digital Games Strategy (2025-2027).

How much funding does the Strategic Opportunities Program NSW provide?

The Strategic Opportunities Program NSW provides $5K – $50K in funding.

Who is eligible for the Strategic Opportunities Program NSW?

Must be an Australian organisation with an active ABN Must discuss the proposed project with Screen NSW before applying Must be legally constituted and able to prove legal status Must operate in the screen and digital games sector and meet Screen NSW Terms of Trade

When does the Strategic Opportunities Program NSW close?

Applications close on 29 May 2026.

What activities are funded?

Projects that build capacity within the New South Wales screen and digital games industries, support the growth and capability of screen practitioners, organisations and businesses, align with one or more strategic priorities in the NSW Screen and Digital Games Strategy (2025-2027), and increase industry participation for audiences and/or practitioners.

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