The Adam Briggs Foundation has reopened the Barpirdhila Grant, offering up to $10,000 to help First Nations artists based in Victoria develop and release new music.
Artists at any career stage can apply with a written or video submission for a music project they’re actively working on. Funding can cover production and promotion costs such as studio hire, mixing and mastering, music videos, artwork, merchandise and publicity. The foundation has committed at least half of its grants to female-identifying artists.
The grant launched in 2022 and has previously supported artists including Alice Skye, Radical Son, Jada Weazel and Dameeeela. This year’s panel includes Briggs, Sosefina Fuamoli, Kelly-Dawn Hellmrich, Chris Gill and Adelle Robinson.
Applications opened Monday 9 November and close Monday 30 November 2026. Recipients are due to be announced Monday 21 December.