Producer Offset Loans of $100,000 to $3 million to bridge the gap until your Producer Offset rebate arrives.
Who can apply
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned production companies with a documentary, film or TV project that qualifies for the Producer Offset.
We can write this application for you
Send us your business name and we'll check it against every criterion for Producer Offset Loan Solution. If it's a fit, we write the application, build the budget and check the attachments. You read it, sign it and submit it yourself. Nothing to pay unless you win.
Eligibility quick-check
- Common blockerBusiness structure: a company (Pty Ltd, with an ACN) or other incorporated entity. Sole traders and most partnerships can't apply.
- Usually fineLocation: open Australia-wide, including Victoria.
- Check thisIndustry: aimed at Indigenous screen.
A quick guide from our reading of the official criteria, not a decision. The funder's guidelines are what count.
How to apply for Producer Offset Loan Solution
- Check every eligibility criterion in the official guidelines, not just the summary. One missed criterion usually means rejection.
- Confirm your ABN details (legal name, entity type, GST status) match the ABN Register exactly. Mismatches are a common reason applications fail.
- Gather evidence: quotes for the project, recent financials, and proof of any co-contribution or lease, depending on what the guidelines ask for.
- Prepare the lender's information: financial statements, cash-flow forecast, the purpose of the loan and how you'll repay it.
- Lodge it through the official portal while the round is open. Keep a copy of the submitted application and the receipt.
- If approved, read the loan terms carefully, including repayments after any interest-free or interest-only period.
Producer Offset Loan Solution: common questions
Who can apply for Producer Offset Loan Solution?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned production companies with a documentary, film or TV project that qualifies for the Producer Offset.
How much is Producer Offset Loan Solution worth?
Loans between $100,000 and $3 million.
When does Producer Offset Loan Solution close?
Closing date not stated. Check the official page for the current round.
Can sole traders apply for Producer Offset Loan Solution?
No. Producer Offset Loan Solution needs a company or other incorporated entity, so sole traders can't apply as they are. Incorporating changes your tax and legal position, so talk to your accountant first.
Can someone apply for Producer Offset Loan Solution on my behalf?
Someone else can prepare it, but your business is the applicant: you sign the declarations, and most funders expect you to submit it yourself. We prepare the whole application so it's ready for you to review, sign and submit, usually in about 10 minutes. If a funder's rules expressly allow an agent to lodge, we can do it with your written OK after you've approved the final version.
How much does it cost to get help applying?
Freelance grant writers in Australia typically charge by the hour or a fixed fee per application, whether you win or not. With Vic Grants Weekly, there's nothing to pay unless you win. If you do, the fee is 12% of the grant money you receive, capped at A$3,000 + GST, and due only once the money is in your account. Where a grant's rules don't allow percentage fees, it's a flat win-only fee from A$99.
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