Australian gov funds variety of kids projects The ACTF will distribute US$9.2 million in funding for new kids projects over four years, while Screen Australia finances Cheeky Little's Ginger & the Vegesaurs. May 12, 2021 Australia’s government is rolling out a number of new funds and offsets to finance the creation of new projects and help the country’s entertainment industry grow. The support includes US$9.2 million (AUD$11.9 million) pledged over the next four years to The Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF), which has previously backed First Day and Are You Stronger Than Your Ancestors? The nonprofit producer/distributor will unveil its first batch of new shows receiving funding next month, according to ACTF CEO Jenny Buckland.