ClosedNon-ProfitClosed Non-Competitive Grant Round 2025-26

Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program, Closed Non-Competitive Grant Round 2025-26

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

The Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program provides funding to organisations for activities that support a professional, viable and ethical Indigenous visual arts industry. It aims to strengthen participation and economic opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and support the continued production, exhibition, critique, purchase and collection of Indigenous visual art.

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Closed

30 June 2026

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

• Must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006, an entity established through specific Commonwealth or State or Territory legislation, a company incorporated in Australia, a company limited by guarantee, an incorporated association, a publicly funded research organisation, or a state, territory or local government body • Must have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) • Must be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST) if required by the Australian Taxation Office • Must have no overdue acquittals relating to Australian Government funding • Must have no serious breaches relating to Australian Government funding
To be eligible for an IVAIS grant, the organisation must be one of the following entity types: an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006; an entity established through specific Commonwealth or State or Territory legislation; a company incorporated in Australia; a company limited by guarantee; an incorporated association; a publicly funded research organisation; or a state, territory or local government body. The organisation must also have an Australian Business Number (ABN), be registered for the Goods and Services Tax if required by the Australian Taxation Office, and have no overdue acquittals or serious breaches relating to Australian Government funding.

What's Funded

Activities that contribute to a professional, viable and ethical Indigenous visual arts industry, including supporting participation by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the production, exhibition, critique, purchase and collection of Indigenous visual art.

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Expected Outcomes

A stronger Indigenous visual arts industry with strong participation by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, increased economic opportunities, and continued production, exhibition, critique, purchase and collection of Indigenous visual art.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

indigenous_organisationcompanynon_profituniversitylocal_governmentother

Stage

established

Funding Purposes

communityother

Keywords

Indigenous visual artsAboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderartsculturevisual artcommunityhumanities

Official Grant Page

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program, Closed Non-Competitive Grant Round 2025-26?

The Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program, Closed Non-Competitive Grant Round 2025-26 is a non-profit grant offered by Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts in Australia. The Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program provides funding to organisations for activities that support a professional, viable and ethical Indigenous visual arts industry. It aims to strengthen participation and economic opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and support the continued production, exhibition, critique, purchase and collection of Indigenous visual art.
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Who is eligible for the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program, Closed Non-Competitive Grant Round 2025-26?

  • Must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006, an entity established through specific Commonwealth or State or Territory legislation, a company incorporated in Australia, a company limited by guarantee, an incorporated association, a publicly funded research organisation, or a state, territory or local government body
  • Must have an active Australian Business Number (ABN)
  • Must be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST) if required by the Australian Taxation Office
  • Must have no overdue acquittals relating to Australian Government funding
  • Must have no serious breaches relating to Australian Government funding
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When does the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program, Closed Non-Competitive Grant Round 2025-26 close?

Applications closed on 30 June 2026.
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What activities are funded?

Activities that contribute to a professional, viable and ethical Indigenous visual arts industry, including supporting participation by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the production, exhibition, critique, purchase and collection of Indigenous visual art.
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