Overview

The Arts Industry Development grant category supports arts organisations to deliver targeted arts and culture initiatives that are aligned to the priorities of the NT Arts Strategy 2034 including arts access, digital competency, technical and production mentorships and regional arts activation.

Who Can Apply

Refer to the Arts Grants Program Guidelines (download link below) for complete eligibility details.

NT based and incorporated non-profit community arts organisations that produce, present, promote and sell artworks and arts products created by NT artists at their facility

Organisations that have their main place of business registered in the NT are eligible to apply.

Organisations not registered in the NT are eligible to apply if they meet all the following criteria:

• have a physical presence in the NT (refer to the Glossary of terms for the definition of Physical Presence)
• have an established track record of a minimum three years of grant funding auspiced through a NT arts and culture organisation and have successfully acquitted all funding. Applicants with a track record of non-compliance will not be eligible
• deliver activities that have significant arts and cultural outcomes that benefit NT artists, arts organisations, and the NT arts sector.

Organisations that are not registered in the NT and do not meet the above criteria cannot apply but can partner with an eligible organisation to apply for and administer the grant on their behalf.

NT Government agencies and associated entities, local government, educational institutions and hospitals are ineligible.

Organisations must be compliant with governing legislation: the Associations Act 2003 (NT) (or some cases the Incorporated Associations Act of another state/territory), Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 or Corporations Act 2001. Non-compliant or insolvent organisations are ineligible and cannot act as an Administering Body.

Refer to the Arts Grants Program Guidelines for details.

What can be funded

Examples include arts and culture initiatives that:

• remove barriers for emerging and professional artists and arts workers with disability to increase accessibility
• activate arts and culture opportunities in remote regions to increase community engagement and cohesion
• celebrate and promote Territory artists to grow demand in local, national and international markets.

Applications that deliver arts sector benefit and activate arts industry development in remote NT are encouraged.

Before you apply

Before you submit your application, you should

• ensure you have no outstanding acquittals or reports with the NT Government and are compliant with your regulatory authority (if applicable)
• read these guidelines in full
• speak to an Arts Development Officer to check if you are eligible to apply
• define your activity (what is it, how do you want to do it, who is involved), and develop a project plan if required
• prepare a realistic and balanced budget that demonstrates value for money and get the necessary quotes. Refer to the Budget and budget support material section the guidelines
• ensure you obtain appropriate permissions, consultations, acknowledgements. Refer to the Aboriginal cultural protocols section of the guidelines
• where relevant, obtain working with children permission and/or authorisation. Refer to the Working with children protocols section of the guidelines
• ensure your application considers the Chief Health Officer (CHO) Directions and includes a risk and contingency plan if needed
• ensure you collect and submit support material

Contact Details

Name: Arts NT

Role: Department

Phone: 0889998981

Email: arts.office@nt.gov.au