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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Development Fund QLD — QLD, 2025-26
Up to $70K available · Closes 29 June 2026
Australian Government
One-off grants for Queensland-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, arts companies, groups and organisations to develop and present new creative performing arts work and support visual arts market development. Additional accessibility funding is available for costs that increase access for artists and/or audiences with disability.
Funding
Up to $70K
Deadline
29 June 2026
Location
Queensland
Who Can Apply
• Be based in Queensland
• Be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, group or organisation
• Have an active Australian Business Number in the same name used in the application
• Have a bank account in the same name used in the application
• Not have received funding in the previous round of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Development funding or First Nations Commissioning Fund Round 6
• Not have received more than $1000000 per annum in grants 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. They must have an active Australian Business Number 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
Development and presentation of new creative performing arts work, visual arts market development activities, and accessibility-related costs to increase access for artists and/or audiences with disability.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
New Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creative work, presentation of performing arts projects, stronger visual arts market development, and improved accessibility for artists and audiences with disability.Key Information
Applicant Types
individualcompanynon_profitindigenous_organisationother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communitymarketingother
Keywords
Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderFirst Nationsartsperforming artsvisual artsQueenslandaccessibilitydisability access
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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. One-off grants for Queensland-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, arts companies, groups and organisations to develop and present new creative performing arts work and support visual arts market development. Additional accessibility funding is available for costs that increase access for artists and/or audiences with disability.
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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.
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Who is eligible for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Development Fund QLD?
- Be based in Queensland
- Be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, group or organisation
- Have an active Australian Business Number in the same name used in the application
- Have a bank account in the same name used in the application
- Not have received funding in the previous round of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Development funding or First Nations Commissioning Fund Round 6
- Not have received more than $1000000 per annum in grants from Arts Queensland in the last 12 months
4
When does the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Development Fund QLD close?
Applications close on 29 June 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Development and presentation of new creative performing arts work, visual arts market development activities, and accessibility-related costs to increase access for artists and/or audiences with disability.
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How do I apply for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Development Fund QLD?
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