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MATCH Lab

Our MATCH Lab program supports artists and artist groups to build fundraising skills, increase knowledge of philanthropy and business partnerships and create sustainable sources of revenue into the future. The program provides both dollar-for-dollar matched funding and supports long-term skills development.

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MATCH Lab

Key dates

We are currently making some changes to MATCH Lab. We will have some further announcements in June 2026. 

Contact

Private Investment Capability team
(03) 9616 0305
cpa.programs@creative.gov.au

Case studies

Read the MATCH Lab case study: Kite Choir

Read the MATCH Lab case study: Indigemoji

Read the MATCH Lab case study: Lifespan Dance

Read the MATCH Lab case study: Mannequin

About the program

MATCH Lab supports artists and artist groups to build fundraising skills, increase knowledge of philanthropy and business partnerships and create sustainable sources of revenue into the future. 

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We acknowledge the many Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and honour their Elders past and present.

We respect their deep enduring connection to their lands, waterways, and surrounding clan groups since time immemorial. We cherish the richness of First Nations peoples’ artistic and cultural expressions. We are privileged to gather on this Country and to share knowledge, culture and art, now and with future generations.

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