Shark Island Foundation gives a limited number of Development, Production and Outreach grants for documentary each year.

All donations to filmmakers are made through Documentary Australia.

Projects must be on their ‘Approved List’ for consideration. You can submit your project to Documentary Australia here.

DEVELOPMENT

A new round of development grants will be offered in late 2026. Please follow @sharkislandinsitute on Instagram for updates.

PRODUCTION

Shark Island Foundation’s Production and Outreach grant funds are now fully committed for the current financial year. Applications are therefore closed. Grant applications for Production and Outreach will reopen July 1, 2027

OUTREACH

Shark Island Foundation’s Production and Outreach grant funds are now fully committed for the current financial year. Applications are therefore closed. Grant applications for Production and Outreach will reopen July 1, 2027.