Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Development: Project Assistance supports the development, production and presentation of new work across art forms.
Individuals and groups of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists can apply. Organisations can also apply.
Non-Aboriginal organisations may apply for a grant in this category after demonstrating that appropriate consultation and cultural protocols are in place for the proposed activity.
| Round 1 | Round 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Grant amount | Up to $25,000 | |
| Open date | 15 August 2019 | |
| Closing date | 5pm, 11 February 2019 | 5pm, 30 September 2019 |
| Notification date | 1 April 2019 | 4 November 2019 |
| Funded activity commencement date | 8 April 2019 | 11 November 2019 |
The handbook below details eligibility criteria, eligible costs and expenses and how to apply.
Project Assistance Handbook (PDF, 337.3 KB)
Project Assistance Handbook (DOCX, 85.9 KB)
Previous recipients
September 2019
| Recipient | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Performing Arts | ||
| Carclew Youth Arts Inc | Tjitjiku Tjukurpa Community Celebration | $25,000 |
| ActNow Theatre Inc. | Pathway Program 2020 | $21,172 |
| Zakari Raymond | The Yorke Band EP Recording Project | $6,367 |
| Visual Art, Craft and Design | ||
| Ernabella Arts Inc | Kapi Tjukurpa (water story) | $9,906 |
| Ninuku Arts Indigenous Corporation | Ninuku Glass Artists and JamFactory Collaboration | $18,400 |
| Ernabella Arts Inc | Photography workshop with Lavene Ngatokorua | $10,000 |
February 2019
| Recipient | Project | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Performing Arts | ||
| ActNow Theatre | Intensive theatre workshops as part of 2019 Pathway Program | $20,000 |
| Nexus Arts | Next Up program live music video project. | $5,950 |
| Semaphore Music Festival | Down By The River storytelling and song writing project | $15,000 |
| Carclew | Aboriginal Artist Development Program | $24,830 |
| Visual Art, Craft and Design | ||
| Ananguku Arts & Culture Aboriginal Corporation | Dunjiba Design Textile Workshop | $13,389 |
Note: The next round opens on 6 January 2020 and closes on 10 February 2020. For more information about this grant or support with the application process, please contact us.