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National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program 2026

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

The National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program supports eligible national collecting institutions to develop and deliver tours of cultural material in Australia and overseas. It aims to increase touring, improve access to collections especially in regional areas, and encourage collaboration across the collections sector.

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Closed

10 Apr 2026

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants are limited to nine specified National Collecting Institutions. Projects must commence from 1 July 2026. Funding supports tour development or tour delivery activities. Application links are provided directly to eligible organisations.
Only the following National Collecting Institutions are eligible to apply: Australian National Maritime Museum, Bundanon Trust, Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, National Archives of Australia, National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, National Gallery of Australia, National Library of Australia, National Museum of Australia, and National Portrait Gallery of Australia. Applications are sought for projects commencing from 1 July 2026. The application form link will be provided to the eligible organisations listed in the eligibility section.

What's Funded

Projects involving the development or delivery of tours by eligible National Collecting Institutions, including costs such as research, design, production, transport, installation and personnel for touring exhibitions and outreach activities.

Expected Outcomes

Increased touring by National Collecting Institutions, broader public access to Australian cultural material including in regional areas, greater international awareness of Australia's cultural heritage, increased appreciation of international cultural material in Australia, and stronger partnerships across the collections sector.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profittrustother

Stage

established

Funding Purposes

communitymarketingresearchother

Keywords

cultural heritagetouringoutreachmuseumsgallerieslibrariesarchivesregional access

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program 2026?

The National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program 2026 is a non-profit grant offered by Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts in Australia. The National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program supports eligible national collecting institutions to develop and deliver tours of cultural material in Australia and overseas. It aims to increase touring, improve access to collections especially in regional areas, and encourage collaboration across the collections sector.

Who is eligible for the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program 2026?

Eligible applicants are limited to nine specified National Collecting Institutions. Projects must commence from 1 July 2026. Funding supports tour development or tour delivery activities. Application links are provided directly to eligible organisations.

When does the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program 2026 close?

Applications closed on 10 Apr 2026.

What activities are funded?

Projects involving the development or delivery of tours by eligible National Collecting Institutions, including costs such as research, design, production, transport, installation and personnel for touring exhibitions and outreach activities.

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