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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Grants - Professional Development SA
Australian Government · Australia
This program provides funding for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and art workers in South Australia to undertake professional development, skills development and training relevant to their arts or cultural practice. Funding can support activities such as mentoring, courses, conferences, residencies, materials, and travel.
Funding
Up to $10K
Deadline
29 June 2026
Location
South Australia
Who Can Apply
• Be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
• Be a professional practising artist or arts worker/cultural worker
• Live in South Australia 6 months or more per year
• Arts and cultural organisations and Aboriginal arts centres may submit and/or auspice grants on behalf of eligible individuals
To be eligible, applicants must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, be a professional practising artist or arts worker/cultural worker, and live in South Australia for 6 months or more per year. Arts and cultural organisations and Aboriginal arts centres may submit and/or auspice grants on behalf of individual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and arts and cultural workers.
What's Funded
Professional development activities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and arts or cultural workers, including mentoring fees, short courses, attendance at conferences, workshops and master classes, work placements, studio or venue or equipment hire, materials related to the development opportunity, arts residencies, and travel, accommodation and living allowance.Expected Outcomes
Improved professional skills, training outcomes, and development of arts or cultural practice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and arts workers.Key Information
Applicant Types
individualindigenous_organisationnon_profit
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
trainingcommunityother
Keywords
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderartistsarts workerscultural workersprofessional developmentskills developmenttrainingSouth Australia
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Grants - Professional Development SA?
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Grants - Professional Development SA is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing Up to $10K in funding. This program provides funding for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and art workers in South Australia to undertake professional development, skills development and training relevant to their arts or cultural practice. Funding can support activities such as mentoring, courses, conferences, residencies, materials, and travel.
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How much funding does the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Grants - Professional Development SA provide?
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Grants - Professional Development SA provides Up to $10K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Grants - Professional Development SA?
- Be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
- Be a professional practising artist or arts worker/cultural worker
- Live in South Australia 6 months or more per year
- Arts and cultural organisations and Aboriginal arts centres may submit and/or auspice grants on behalf of eligible individuals
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When does the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Grants - Professional Development SA close?
Applications close on 29 June 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Professional development activities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and arts or cultural workers, including mentoring fees, short courses, attendance at conferences, workshops and master classes, work placements, studio or venue or equipment hire, materials related to the development opportunity, arts residencies, and travel, accommodation and living allowance.
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