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Indigenous Languages and Arts – Strategic Projects 2025-26

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts · Australia

This targeted grant opportunity supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to express, conserve and maintain culture through Indigenous languages and arts activities. Funding supports strategic projects that revitalise and sustain Indigenous languages and create, promote and celebrate community-based Indigenous arts.

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Deadline

30 June 2026

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Invitation only via the Indigenous Languages and Arts Program Targeted or restricted competitive process Projects must support Indigenous languages and/or Indigenous arts activities Available across all Australian states and territories
Participation in this Targeted Competitive Grant Opportunity to deliver a Strategic Project can only happen as a result of receiving an invitation to submit a grant application from the Indigenous Languages and Arts Program. If an organisation receives an invitation, the program will provide a link to the application portal. The opportunity is focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language and arts activities.

What's Funded

Funded activities may include culturally appropriate language learning and teaching, language transmission in everyday contexts, formal qualification pathways in Indigenous language learning and teaching, digital recording and conservation of Indigenous languages, production of language materials, and development, production, presentation, exhibition or performance of traditional and contemporary Indigenous arts including dance, theatre, film, literature, music, and arts and crafts.

Expected Outcomes

Expected outcomes include conserved, revitalised and sustained Indigenous languages, improved community language knowledge and skills, increased access to language materials and digital language resources, and stronger Indigenous community-based arts activity that promotes cultural pride, connection and celebration.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

indigenous_organisationnon_profitother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communitytraininginnovationother

Keywords

Indigenous languagesIndigenous artsAboriginalTorres Strait Islanderlanguage revitalisationcommunity artscultural preservationdigital language recording

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Indigenous Languages and Arts – Strategic Projects 2025-26?

The Indigenous Languages and Arts – Strategic Projects 2025-26 is a non-profit grant offered by Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts in Australia. This targeted grant opportunity supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to express, conserve and maintain culture through Indigenous languages and arts activities. Funding supports strategic projects that revitalise and sustain Indigenous languages and create, promote and celebrate community-based Indigenous arts.

Who is eligible for the Indigenous Languages and Arts – Strategic Projects 2025-26?

Invitation only via the Indigenous Languages and Arts Program Targeted or restricted competitive process Projects must support Indigenous languages and/or Indigenous arts activities Available across all Australian states and territories

When does the Indigenous Languages and Arts – Strategic Projects 2025-26 close?

Applications close on 30 June 2026.

What activities are funded?

Funded activities may include culturally appropriate language learning and teaching, language transmission in everyday contexts, formal qualification pathways in Indigenous language learning and teaching, digital recording and conservation of Indigenous languages, production of language materials, and development, production, presentation, exhibition or performance of traditional and contemporary Indigenous arts including dance, theatre, film, literature, music, and arts and crafts.

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