Our matched funding programs help independent artsits and small to medium arts organisations increase their fundraising, secure new donors and partnerships,and strengthen their networks. Rewarding clear strategy and a creative approach to fundraising, the programs support the sector to diversify its revenue. Ultimately, this enables artists and arts organisations to reach their artistic goals through sustainable funding models and practice.

The coronavirus pandemic introduced an uncertain fundraising environment for many Australian artists and arts organisations, with a number of our 2019/20 Plus1 and MATCH Lab matched funding recipients electing to extend their fundraising campaigns to the second half of 2020, due to be completed by early 2021.