Game Developers Conference 2025

HOW TO COMPLETE THIS FORM 

We recommend completing this form in Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome web browser 

How to apply 

Step 1: Know how we work 

• Read our Terms of Trade 

Step 2: Determine eligibility 

• Read the program Guidelines to determine if you’re eligible 
• Contact us to discuss the suitability of your project 

Step 3: Register or login to apply online    

• First-time users will need to register 
• Once registered, you can login to the system and start your application  

• If you have multiple people completing the application form, ensure you share your login details with all parties 

Step 4: Complete your application 

• Complete all details required - mandatory responses are marked with an asterisk * 
• Attach supporting materials to your application  

Step 5: Lodge your application 

• Once lodged, you’ll receive an automatically generated email with a copy of your application attached and information about how and when your application will be assessed 
• We'll contact you if we require any further information 

Technical notes 

• We recommend you save your work regularly (every 15 minutes) during the application process 
• Avoid using portable media such as iPhone and iPads as you are more likely to experience time-outs, connection drop-outs and other access issues 
• Supporting materials must be no more than 25mb in size. Files exceeding 25mb won’t upload 
• Files that can be uploaded are PDF, Word, JPG, TIFF and EXCEL. PDFs are preferred over Word docs 
• Video and sounds files are not supported. We recommend you use Vimeo or YouTube and provide us with links 

Other handy hints 

• Please name your supporting documents appropriately (e.g. Your project name – Budget doc) 
• If you don't receive an auto-generated confirmation email, try resubmitting your application.  If you’re still having trouble contact the appropriate Grants Officer 

What happens next?  

• You’ll receive an automatically generated email with a copy of your application attached and information about how and when your application will be assessed 
• We'll contact you if we require any further information 

 What if I need help? 

• If you have questions about program eligibility or requirements, contact the relevant Grants Officer 
• If you need help with the online form, refer to the Smartygrants Online User Guide  
• There is also a Help function in the top right hand corner of the application form that you can enable at any time.