ACF Boost 2027
Matched funding program for individual artists, collectives and organisations fundraising through an Australian Cultural Fund campaign. Funds raised receive a matched boost of up to A$5,000. Applications opened 21 September 2026 and close Monday 19 October 2026 at 12pm AEDT. Notification 14 December 2026.
- ACF Artist Profile
- ACF project submission with the Boost tickbox checked
- Responses to the additional Boost questions on the project form
Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, aged 18 or over, have an active ABN or an auspicing agreement, apply with a project in a cultural form specified in ITAA 97 (including visual art), and be willing to run a fundraising campaign between 1 February and 30 April 2027. Applicants with outstanding acquittals, money owed to Creative Australia, 2026 ACF Boost participation, 2026 AusArt Day matched funding, 2025/26 MATCH Lab or Plus1 participation, or campaigns offering donor rewards are not eligible.
Go for it
Opportunities you find through RAN are yours to pursue independently.
- Register in the application management system at least two business days before the closing date
- Create your ACF Artist Profile and project
- Submit with the ACF Boost tickbox checked before 19 October 2026, 12pm AEDT