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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Development Fund QLD

Australian Government · Australia

This Queensland program provides one-off grants to support the development and presentation of new creative performing arts work and visual arts market development for Queensland-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, groups, organisations and arts companies. Additional accessibility funding is available to support artists and audiences with disability.

Funding

Up to $70K

Deadline

22 June 2026

Location

Queensland

Who Can Apply

• Must be based in Queensland • Must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, group or organisation • Must have an active ABN and bank account in the same name as the application • Must not have received the previous round's funding and must have received no more than $1000000 from Arts Queensland in the last 12 months
Applicants must be based in Queensland and be either an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person or an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander group or organisation. Applicants must have an active Australian Business Number in the same name used in the application and a bank account in the same name used in the application. Applicants must not have received funding in the previous round of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Development funding (or First Nations Commissioning Fund Round 6), and must not have received more than $1 million per annum in grants from Arts Queensland in the last 12 months.

What's Funded

Developing and presenting new creative performing arts work, visual arts market development activities, and accessibility-related costs that increase access for artists and/or audiences with disability.

Expected Outcomes

New Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creative work is developed and presented, visual arts market development is advanced, and access for artists and audiences with disability is improved.

Key Information

Applicant Types

individualnon_profitcompanyindigenous_organisationother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communitymarketingother

Keywords

Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderFirst Nationsartsperforming artsvisual artsQueenslandaccessibilitydisability

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Development Fund QLD?

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Development Fund QLD is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing Up to $70K in funding. This Queensland program provides one-off grants to support the development and presentation of new creative performing arts work and visual arts market development for Queensland-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, groups, organisations and arts companies. Additional accessibility funding is available to support artists and audiences with disability.

How much funding does the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Development Fund QLD provide?

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Development Fund QLD provides Up to $70K in funding.

Who is eligible for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Development Fund QLD?

• Must be based in Queensland • Must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, group or organisation • Must have an active ABN and bank account in the same name as the application • Must not have received the previous round's funding and must have received no more than $1000000 from Arts Queensland in the last 12 months

When does the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Development Fund QLD close?

Applications close on 22 June 2026.

What activities are funded?

Developing and presenting new creative performing arts work, visual arts market development activities, and accessibility-related costs that increase access for artists and/or audiences with disability.

How do I apply for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Development Fund QLD?

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