Open NowMixedRound 1: Arts NT - NXT Gen ARTS 2025-26
Arts NT - NXT Gen ARTS 2025-26
Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet · Australia
NXT Gen ARTS supports structured career development for early career artists in the Northern Territory through a work placement with a host NT arts organisation. Funding of up to $13000 per application per financial year is available to individuals aged 18 to 25 to build hands-on experience and employment pathways in the arts and culture sector.
Funding
$10K – $13K
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Duration
up to 1 financial year
Location
Northern Territory
Who Can Apply
• Applicant must be an individual.
• Applicant must be aged 18 to 25 at the time of application.
• Activity must involve a work placement with a host Northern Territory arts organisation.
• Applicant must complete an eligible placement plan with the host organisation.
• Applicant should have no outstanding acquittals or compliance issues with the Northern Territory Government.
• Applicant must obtain any required permissions, including Working with Children clearances and Aboriginal cultural permissions if relevant.
• If using an Administering Body, the body must endorse the application before submission.
Available to individuals aged 18 to 25 at the time of application. Applicants must undertake a work placement with an eligible host Northern Territory arts organisation and complete an eligible placement plan with the host organisation outlining the program structure and expected outcomes. Applicants should confirm eligibility and suitability of the activity with an Arts Development Officer, 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.
What's Funded
Structured work placements for early career artists with a host Northern Territory arts organisation, supported by a placement plan outlining program structure and expected outcomes.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Hands-on experience in the creative industries, strengthened employment pathways, completion of the approved placement activity, and submission of a case study report within 3 months after completion.Key Information
Applicant Types
individual
Stage
early_stage
Funding Purposes
trainingemploymentcommunityother
Keywords
artsartistsearly careeryouthwork placementcreative industriesNorthern Territorycareer development
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Arts NT - NXT Gen ARTS 2025-26?
The Arts NT - NXT Gen ARTS 2025-26 is a mixed grant offered by Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet in Australia, providing $10K – $13K in funding. NXT Gen ARTS supports structured career development for early career artists in the Northern Territory through a work placement with a host NT arts organisation. Funding of up to $13000 per application per financial year is available to individuals aged 18 to 25 to build hands-on experience and employment pathways in the arts and culture sector.
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How much funding does the Arts NT - NXT Gen ARTS 2025-26 provide?
The Arts NT - NXT Gen ARTS 2025-26 provides $10K – $13K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 1 financial year.
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Who is eligible for the Arts NT - NXT Gen ARTS 2025-26?
- Applicant must be an individual.
- Applicant must be aged 18 to 25 at the time of application.
- Activity must involve a work placement with a host Northern Territory arts organisation.
- Applicant must complete an eligible placement plan with the host organisation.
- Applicant should have no outstanding acquittals or compliance issues with the Northern Territory Government.
- Applicant must obtain any required permissions, including Working with Children clearances and Aboriginal cultural permissions if relevant.
- If using an Administering Body, the body must endorse the application before submission.
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When does the Arts NT - NXT Gen ARTS 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?
Structured work placements for early career artists with a host Northern Territory arts organisation, supported by a placement plan outlining program structure and expected outcomes.
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How do I apply for the Arts NT - NXT Gen ARTS 2025-26?
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