Australian Cultural Fund (ACF) Boost - 2026

ACF Boost is a matched funding program designed to enable independent artists and small groups or arts organisations using the Australia Cultural Fund (ACF) to leverage private sector support through a matched funding ‘boost’. 

ACF Boost offers dollar-for-dollar matched funding of up to $5,000 for applicants that run a fundraising campaign on the ACF platform between 2 February and 30 April 2026.

To be eligible, applicants must meet the ACF’s registration criteria: 

• Engaged in the promotion and presentation of arts and cultural activities
• Use a grant from Creative Australia within Australia or for the benefit of Australia. 

In addition, applicants must: 

• be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident
• be aged 18 years or over
• have an ABN and be prepared to receive project funds, or have an agreement in place with an auspicing body
• be prepared to run a fundraising campaign between 2 February and 30 April 2026.