Arts Unlimited raises funds to support artists, venues, producers and marginalised communities to participate in Adelaide Fringe. A large portion of the funds are distributed as grants via the Fringe Fund, which exists to support bold ideas, elevate diverse voices and encourage innovation.
First implemented in 2015, the Fringe Fund has distributed more than 750 grants since its inception and is responsible for propelling forward artists such as Gravity & Other Myths, Michaela Burger and Casus Circus, venues like Goodwood Theatre and Studios and Rhino Room, and producers such as Peta Spurling Brown and Joanne Hartstone.
Fringe Fund grants are possible thanks to the generous support of the Government of South Australia and Arts Unlimited donors and supporters.
Fringe Fund grants are possible thanks to the generous support of the Government of South Australia and Arts Unlimited donors and supporters.
Available Grants
Grants are available for up to $7,500 each within two streams:
- Get Involved Grants
- Australian First Nations Grants
Who can apply?
- Get Involved Grants - Open to Australian and International artists, collectives, community groups, producers, and venues.
- Australian First Nations Grants - Open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, collectives, community groups, producers, and venues.
- Submissions from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged.
- Applications from South Australian emerging creatives and World Premieres will be prioritised in this funding round.
Early Career Producer Mentorship
Additional funding opportunity open to Emerging and Mid-Career Producers applying for Get Involved and Australian First Nations Grants.
This funding opportunity offers funding of up to $2,500.00 to support mentorship costs. The Early Career Producer Mentorship grant must be applied for in addition to either a Get Involved or Australian First Nations grant and will only be awarded alongside a successful Get Involved or Australian First Nations grant application.
This funding opportunity offers funding of up to $2,500.00 to support mentorship costs. The Early Career Producer Mentorship grant must be applied for in addition to either a Get Involved or Australian First Nations grant and will only be awarded alongside a successful Get Involved or Australian First Nations grant application.
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Previous Grant Recipients
“As an International independent artist, securing the Fringe Fund felt like having a huge pillar of support just holding you up, every time you felt like you were going to fall. It gave me the inspiration to push harder and do the best I could, as I had people believing in me. My first time performing in Australia felt very welcoming and definitely will be back for more. This is only the first step forward.” - Vibhinna Ramdev ‘Why English? - Layers beneath the language!’
Image credit: 'Why English? - Layers beneath the language!'. Photo: Tejaswini Kher, 2025.
“Bloom wouldn’t have happened without this grant. The show was created and performed by young people from across South Australia through a learning program run by Hive Inspire Incorporated. For some, it was their first time on stage, for others it was their first time acting as directors, choreographers or musical directors. With mentoring from industry professionals, enabled as a result of Arts Unlimited, The Adelaide Fringe Foundation they were supported to develop their skills and collaborate to create an original, moving show that told their stories, their way”. - Hive Inspire Incorporated, ‘Bloom’
Image credit: Bloom. Photo: Caitlin Bawden, 2025.
“The support we receive through the Fringe Fund and Arts Unlimited is invaluable—it fuels creativity, strengthens artistic careers, and ensures that independent artists have the resources they need to connect, inspire, and leave a lasting impact on audiences and the wider arts community” - 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
Key Dates
Key Dates
3 June 2025: Fringe Fund Applications OPEN
From June 2025: Registrations 1-on-1s (in person or online)
30 July 2025: Venue Registrations OPEN
1 Aug 2025: Fringe Fund Applications CLOSE
27 Aug 2025: Show Registrations OPEN
30 October 2025: Registration deadline for printed Official Fringe Guide
December 2025: Program Launch
20 Feb-22 Mar 2026: Adelaide Fringe 2026
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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
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
venues@adelaidefringe.com.au
artists@adelaidefringe.com.au
FringeWORKS eNews
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Banner Image: Amazônia. Photo: Razan Fakhouri, Adelaide Fringe 2025