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Applications open for $15 million Meta Australian News Fund 2023

Applications are now open for the third and final year of the $15 million Meta Australian News Fund, providing an opportunity for Australian-based media organisations and independent journalists to innovate and grow.

The Digital Innovation Fund will allocate up to $2.5 million – in grants of up to $250,000 – to help businesses invest in projects that support sustainability.

 

Pagemasters Publish has several packages available for those hoping to secure funds, combining an Australian-owned CMS with slick website designs built specifically for news and magazine publishers.

 

We can also tailor a package to suit your business. If you don’t see what you’re looking for below, or would like to know more about how we can help, contact us today.

 

Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT on September 25, 2023.

 


VITA PACKAGE  |  $5000
Establish or enhance your digital presence with a new website powered by an easy-to-use content management system

 

A brand-new website on the modern Vita design, plus:

  • A powerful, user-friendly CMS
  • 12 months of hosting and support
  • Staff training
  • And your choice of:
    • a WordPress content migration, or
    • a digital media assets pack

VITA-PLUS PACKAGE  |  $7000

Launch a new website with your choice of premium front-end add-on

 

A brand-new website on the modern Vita design, plus:

  • A powerful, user-friendly CMS
  • 12 months of hosting and support
  • Staff training
  • WordPress content migration
  • Branded media kit and social cards
  • And your choice of:
    • Event calendar and submission form, or
    • Feature-rich property pages

 PREMIUM PACKAGE  |  $12,000 

Power your Publish site with a full suite of revenue-raising features

 

A brand-new website on your choice of premium design, plus:

  • A powerful, user-friendly CMS
  • 12 months of hosting and support
  • Staff training
  • Event calendar 
  • Event submission form for subscribers 
  • Feature-rich property pages
  • Listings module for a business directory or classifieds 
  • WordPress content migration
  • User migration
  • Branded media kit and social cards

ENTERPRISE  |  Let’s talk!

Are you looking to launch multiple websites, add to your existing Publish network or diversify your offering? We’re here to help!

 

Get in touch  |  Meta fund application announcement  |  Fund information

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