Adelaide Fringe Fund Grants
The Adelaide Fringe Fund raises funds and redistributes donations received into the Fringe Foundation, Arts Unlimited to artists, venues and producers participating in the festival. The Adelaide Fringe Fund exists to support bold ideas, elevate diverse voices and encourage innovation.
Grant applications for Adelaide Fringe 2025 will open 1 August.
This funding round is to support artists, collectives, producers and venue operators to present shows for Adelaide Fringe 2025.
Thank you to the Government of South Australia, Fringe philanthropic Partners and our Arts Unlimited donors for making these grants possible.
Thank you to the Government of South Australia, Fringe philanthropic Partners and our Arts Unlimited donors for making these grants possible.
“The funding significantly boosted access and inclusion for artists and audiences, especially benefiting our regional community and individuals with mental illness. It enhanced cultural enrichment for regional and marginalised communities.” - Marcia Octoman, District Council of Tumby Bay
Image credit: Not Here to F*** Spiders. Photo: Jordan Gollan, 2023
“As independent artists, who are not in a position to make, produce, or market our art full-time, it means a lot to be backed by Adelaide Fringe. Every little bit of support helps to expand our audience and to have our work seen by people who otherwise might not have given us a look in.” - Shaylee Leach, ‘Yozi: No Babies in the Sauna’
Image credit: Yozi - No Babies In The Sauna. Photo: Razan Fakhouri, 2024
“Without Fringe Fund support, we would need to completely reassess our thriving and successful programming. The support helps us to help our artists, audiences, staff and volunteers because without them there is no GTS at Fringe!” - Simone Avramidis, Goodwood Theatre Studios
Image credit: Goodwood Theatres and Studios. Photo: Anastasia Comelli, 2024.
"It was great to have that early support and know that there was interest in Aboriginal theatre. My play attracted the attention of an investor who is in discussions with me in relation to potentially developing another play further with a view to international travel." - Jannali Jones, ‘Trail’s End’
Image credit: Trail's End. Photo: Heidi Wolf, 2024
Available Grants
There are two categories of funding that people can apply for:
- Australian First Nations Grants - $5,000
- Participant Grants - $5,000
Who can apply?
- South Australian, Australian and international creatives (artist, venue, producer) presenting a 2025 Adelaide Fringe show
– You must be presenting new work to Adelaide Fringe OR
– You must be an emerging South Australian creative - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives
- South Australian emerging creatives
- South Australian venues
– You must be hosting a minimum of three events, with a minimum of twelve sessions to be eligible
Further details will be released on 1 August 2024.
Essential Info
Key Dates
24 July 2024: Venue Registrations OPEN
Jul - Oct 2024: 1-on-1 Support Sessions (online)
1 Aug 2024: Fringe Fund Grant Applications OPEN
1 Aug 2024: Fringe Fund Grant Applications OPEN
20 Aug 2024: Show Registrations OPEN
10 Sep 2024: Fringe Fund Grant Applications CLOSE (Please note administrative and technical support will end at 5pm ACST)
30 Oct 2024: Registration Deadline for Printed Program
5 Dec 2024: BankSA Pre-sale
6 Dec 2024: Program Launch
21 Feb-23 Mar 2025: Adelaide Fringe 2025
Keep In Touch
Contact us
If you have any questions on the application process, contact the Adelaide Fringe Artist and Venues Team via +61 8 08 8100 2022 or email (venues@adelaidefringe.com.au , artists@adelaidefringe.com.au)
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If you have any questions on the application process, contact the Adelaide Fringe Artist and Venues Team via +61 8 08 8100 2022 or email (venues@adelaidefringe.com.au , artists@adelaidefringe.com.au)
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Banner Image: Skank Sinatra. Photo: Theodora Wong, Adelaide Fringe 2024