Open NowMixedRound 1: Arts NT - Small Arts Projects - 2025-26
Arts NT - Small Arts Projects - 2025-26
Arts NT · Australia
The Small Arts Project grant supports arts and cultural activities across the Northern Territory that increase community access, engagement and participation in the arts. It provides up to $5,000 per application per financial year for individuals, groups and organisations.
Funding
Up to $5K
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Location
Northern Territory
Who Can Apply
• Available to individuals, groups and organisations
• Activity must be an arts or cultural activity across the Northern Territory
• Applicants should confirm eligibility and project suitability with an Arts Development Officer
• Applicants must have no outstanding acquittals or compliance issues with the Northern Territory Government
• Required permissions must be obtained where relevant, including Working with Children clearances and Aboriginal cultural permissions
• If using an Administering Body, it must endorse the application before submission
• 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, and obtain any required permissions such as Working with Children clearances and Aboriginal cultural permissions where relevant. If using an Administering Body, it must endorse the application before submission. The program prioritises 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 traditional arts practice.Before you apply
Check Arts NT - Small Arts Projects - 2025-26 fit and evidence gaps before 31 May 2026
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Projects are expected to increase community access, engagement and participation in the arts, with deliverables such as performances, exhibitions, workshops, community events and a case study report due within 3 months after completion.Key Information
Applicant Types
individualnon_profitother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communityother
Keywords
artsculturecommunity participationtheatrevisual artsworkshopsAboriginal and Torres Strait Islandermulticultural communities
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Arts NT - Small Arts Projects - 2025-26?
The Arts NT - Small Arts Projects - 2025-26 is a mixed grant offered by Arts NT in Australia, providing Up to $5K in funding. The Small Arts Project grant supports arts and cultural activities across the Northern Territory that increase community access, engagement and participation in the arts. It provides up to $5,000 per application per financial year for individuals, groups and organisations.
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How much funding does the Arts NT - Small Arts Projects - 2025-26 provide?
The Arts NT - Small Arts Projects - 2025-26 provides Up to $5K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Arts NT - Small Arts Projects - 2025-26?
- Available to individuals, groups and organisations
- Activity must be an arts or cultural activity across the Northern Territory
- Applicants should confirm eligibility and project suitability with an Arts Development Officer
- Applicants must have no outstanding acquittals or compliance issues with the Northern Territory Government
- Required permissions must be obtained where relevant, including Working with Children clearances and Aboriginal cultural permissions
- If using an Administering Body, it must endorse the application before submission
- 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 - 2025-26 close?
Applications close on 31 May 2026. This is a rolling program — new rounds may open.
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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 traditional arts practice.
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