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Indigenous Languages and Arts – Strategic Projects 2025-26
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts · Australia
The Indigenous Languages and Arts Program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to express, conserve and maintain their cultures through Indigenous languages and arts activities. This strategic projects opportunity funds invited applicants for projects that revitalise languages and create, promote and celebrate community-based Indigenous arts.
Deadline
30 June 2026
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Applicants must be invited by the Indigenous Languages and Arts Program to submit an application.
• This is a targeted or restricted competitive grant opportunity.
• The opportunity is for delivering a Strategic Project.
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.
What's Funded
Funded activities may include language transmission and practice activities, culturally appropriate language learning and teaching, pathways to formal qualifications 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.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 community-based Indigenous arts activity that promotes culture, pride and participation.Free Eligibility Check
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Applicant Types
indigenous_organisationnon_profitother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communitytrainingresearchother
Keywords
Indigenous languagesIndigenous artsAboriginalTorres Strait Islanderculturelanguage revitalisationcommunity artsstrategic projects
Frequently Asked Questions
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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. The Indigenous Languages and Arts Program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to express, conserve and maintain their cultures through Indigenous languages and arts activities. This strategic projects opportunity funds invited applicants for projects that revitalise languages and create, promote and celebrate community-based Indigenous arts.
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Who is eligible for the Indigenous Languages and Arts – Strategic Projects 2025-26?
- Applicants must be invited by the Indigenous Languages and Arts Program to submit an application.
- This is a targeted or restricted competitive grant opportunity.
- The opportunity is for delivering a Strategic Project.
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When does the Indigenous Languages and Arts – Strategic Projects 2025-26 close?
Applications close on 30 June 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Funded activities may include language transmission and practice activities, culturally appropriate language learning and teaching, pathways to formal qualifications 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.
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