Funding for Games

This program supports the Victorian digital games development sector by assisting a broad range of companies and creators to produce and market a wide spectrum of digital games.

Applicants can apply for up to $80,000 towards a prototype, up to $150,000 for a vertical slice, or up to $300,000 for production work. Please refer to the Guidelines for further information.

Please read the Guidelines for application details.

Applications can be received at any time.

Please note, application processing times may be extended by up to three weeks throughout December 2021 and January 2022. If your application is time sensitive, please let us know.

Please see here for the latest FAQs regarding COVID-19 and the Games funding programs.

All first-time applicants are strongly encouraged to speak to the Program Manager, Paul Callaghan prior to their application.

Games Release supports newer and smaller Victorian games studios to engage experienced consultants to assist them to deliver a well-planned and marketed release of their project. 

Up to $30,000 is available as a grant. Funding can be used to assist with legal fees, marketing assistance, business development and licensing costs.

Applications can be received at any time

Please note, application processing times may be extended by up to three weeks throughout December 2021 and January 2022. If your application is time sensitive, please let us know.

Please see here for the latest FAQs regarding COVID-19 and the Games funding programs.

All first-time applicants are strongly encouraged to speak to the Program Manager, Paul Callaghan prior to their application.