Open NowMixedRound 1: Arts NT - Small Arts Projects - 2025-26
Arts NT - Small Arts Projects
Arts NT · Australia
The Small Arts Projects grant supports arts and cultural activities across the Northern Territory that increase community access, engagement and participation in the arts. Funding of up to $5,000 is available to individuals, groups and organisations, with priority for very remote communities and underrepresented groups.
Funding
Up to $5K
Deadline
31 May 2026
Location
Northern Territory
Who Can Apply
• Available to individuals, groups and organisations
• Activity must be an arts or cultural activity in the Northern Territory
• Applicants should confirm eligibility and project fit with an Arts Development Officer
• Applicants must have no outstanding acquittals or compliance issues with the Northern Territory Government
• Applicants must clearly define the activity, participants, delivery method and timing
• Applicants must provide a realistic, balanced budget and quotes for expenses over $1,000
• Applicants must provide support material such as CVs or bios, work samples and collaborator confirmations
• Applicants must obtain required permissions, including Working with Children clearances and Aboriginal cultural permissions where relevant
• If using an Administering Body, it must endorse the application before submission
• Activity must start only after execution of the funding agreement
• Priority is given to applicants in Very Remote Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, people with disability, seniors and multicultural communities
Available to individuals, groups and organisations for arts and cultural activities across the Northern Territory. Applicants should read the Arts Grants Program Guidelines, speak with an Arts Development Officer to confirm eligibility and suitability, have no outstanding acquittals or compliance issues with the Northern Territory Government, define the activity clearly, prepare a balanced budget with quotes for expenses over $1,000, gather support material, obtain any required permissions including Working with Children clearances and Aboriginal cultural permissions where relevant, and ensure any Administering Body endorses the application before submission. Activity must start after execution of the funding agreement. Priority is given to applicants in Very Remote Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, people with disability, seniors and multicultural communities.
What's Funded
Small-scale arts and cultural activities such as theatre workshops for young people, visual arts projects with multicultural participants, exhibitions, community celebrations, and engagement of Aboriginal Elders to teach and share cultural knowledge.Expected Outcomes
Projects should increase community access, engagement and participation in the arts, and may result in performances, exhibitions, workshops, community events and cultural knowledge sharing. A case study report is due within 3 months after completion of the approved activity.Key Information
Applicant Types
individualnon_profitindigenous_organisationother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communityother
Keywords
artsculturecommunity participationNorthern TerritoryAboriginal and Torres Strait Islandervery remote communitiesyoung peoplepeople with disability
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Arts NT - Small Arts Projects?
The Arts NT - Small Arts Projects is a mixed grant offered by Arts NT in Australia, providing Up to $5K in funding. The Small Arts Projects grant supports arts and cultural activities across the Northern Territory that increase community access, engagement and participation in the arts. Funding of up to $5,000 is available to individuals, groups and organisations, with priority for very remote communities and underrepresented groups.
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How much funding does the Arts NT - Small Arts Projects provide?
The Arts NT - Small Arts Projects provides Up to $5K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Arts NT - Small Arts Projects?
- Available to individuals, groups and organisations
- Activity must be an arts or cultural activity in the Northern Territory
- Applicants should confirm eligibility and project fit with an Arts Development Officer
- Applicants must have no outstanding acquittals or compliance issues with the Northern Territory Government
- Applicants must clearly define the activity, participants, delivery method and timing
- Applicants must provide a realistic, balanced budget and quotes for expenses over $1,000
- Applicants must provide support material such as CVs or bios, work samples and collaborator confirmations
- Applicants must obtain required permissions, including Working with Children clearances and Aboriginal cultural permissions where relevant
- If using an Administering Body, it must endorse the application before submission
- Activity must start only after execution of the funding agreement
- Priority is given to applicants in Very Remote Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, people with disability, seniors and multicultural communities
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When does the Arts NT - Small Arts Projects close?
Applications close on 31 May 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Small-scale arts and cultural activities such as theatre workshops for young people, visual arts projects with multicultural participants, exhibitions, community celebrations, and engagement of Aboriginal Elders to teach and share cultural knowledge.
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How do I apply for the Arts NT - Small Arts Projects?
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