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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Grants - Projects SA — SA, 2025-26

Up to $25K available · Closes 29 June 2026

Australian Government

Funding for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and art workers to create, develop and present new works across all art forms. Grants support project costs such as creative development, production, exhibitions, touring, performance and research.

Funding

Up to $25K

Deadline

29 June 2026

Location

South Australia

Who Can Apply

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individual artists, groups, arts and cultural organisations can apply • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts workers or cultural workers can apply • Non-Aboriginal led organisations may apply if they support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, culture and practice • Non-Aboriginal led organisations must demonstrate and reference appropriate consultation and protocols • Small-to-medium organisations, major organisations and Statutory Authorities are eligible • Organisations funded through the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework are eligible • Arts and cultural organisations and Aboriginal arts centres may submit and/or auspice grants on behalf of eligible individuals and workers
Applicants can include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individual artists, groups, arts and cultural organisations, and arts workers or cultural workers. Non-Aboriginal led organisations that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, culture and practice may apply if they can demonstrate and reference that appropriate consultation and protocols are in place. Funded organisations including small-to-medium organisations, major organisations, Statutory Authorities, organisations funded through the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework, and 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

Creative development, production and making of work; research and planning; exhibitions and touring regionally, nationally and internationally; presentation and performance opportunities; and research projects. Eligible expenses include administration, commissioning and creative fees, technical and production costs, travel, marketing, materials, venue and equipment hire, freight, documentation and exhibition costs.

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Expected Outcomes

New artistic works, exhibitions, performances, touring activity, research outputs and presentation opportunities that enhance the profile of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, culture and practice.

Key Information

Applicant Types

individualnon_profitindigenous_organisationother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communityresearchother

Keywords

AboriginalTorres Strait Islanderartistsarts workerscultural workersarts fundingcreative developmentproduction

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Grants - Projects SA?

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Grants - Projects SA is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing Up to $25K in funding. Funding for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and art workers to create, develop and present new works across all art forms. Grants support project costs such as creative development, production, exhibitions, touring, performance and research.
2

How much funding does the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Grants - Projects SA provide?

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Grants - Projects SA provides Up to $25K in funding.
3

Who is eligible for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Grants - Projects SA?

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individual artists, groups, arts and cultural organisations can apply
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts workers or cultural workers can apply
  • Non-Aboriginal led organisations may apply if they support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, culture and practice
  • Non-Aboriginal led organisations must demonstrate and reference appropriate consultation and protocols
  • Small-to-medium organisations, major organisations and Statutory Authorities are eligible
  • Organisations funded through the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework are eligible
  • Arts and cultural organisations and Aboriginal arts centres may submit and/or auspice grants on behalf of eligible individuals and workers
4

When does the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Grants - Projects SA close?

Applications close on 29 June 2026.
5

What activities are funded?

Creative development, production and making of work; research and planning; exhibitions and touring regionally, nationally and internationally; presentation and performance opportunities; and research projects. Eligible expenses include administration, commissioning and creative fees, technical and production costs, travel, marketing, materials, venue and equipment hire, freight, documentation and exhibition costs.
6

How do I apply for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Grants - Projects SA?

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