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Arts and Culture – Professional Development (PRD)

Tender ID: 593740


Tender Details

Tender #:
-  
Status:
Closed
Publish Date:
1 September 2025
Closing Date:
30 May 2026
Closing Time:
12:30 PM (Australia/North)

Tender Description

⁠⁠⁠The Professional Development grant category provides support for artists and arts workers to access career development opportunities that build skills, knowledge, networks, and leadership capacity, strengthening professional practice and raising the profile of NT artists and arts workers.

Example:

  • Participation in specialist workshops, arts industry forums, unaccredited learning activities, or national marketplaces and showcases - where there is a clearly defined professional development outcome

Funding available

Up to $2,000 per applicant, per financial year, available to individuals

If your activity involves travel and you live in a ‘Very Remote Australia’ area, you may be eligible for up to an additional $500 per financial year to help cover travel to or from that location.

Key information

  • Open until 31 May 2026 or until budget expended
  • Assessed by the Department
  • Notification within 20 working days of submission
  • Activity must start after execution of the funding agreement
  • Self-acquittal

Before you apply

  • Read the Arts Grants Program Guidelines to understand the objectives and requirements
  • Speak with an Arts Development Officer to confirm your eligibility and that your activity suits the grant category
  • Make sure you have no outstanding acquittals or compliance issues with the NT Government
  • Clearly define your activity, including what it is, who is involved, and how and when it will be delivered
  • Prepare a realistic, balanced budget that shows value for money and includes quotes for any expenses over $1,000
  • Gather your support material, including CVs or bios, examples of work, and confirmation of involvement from collaborators
  • Obtain any required permissions, including Working with Children clearances and Aboriginal cultural permissions if relevant
  • If using an Administering Body, ensure they endorse your application before you submit it
  • Submit your application by the deadline, as late applications won’t be accepted

Supporting Documents

2025-26 AGP Budget Template 

2025-26 AGP Key Personnel Form 

2025-26 PRD Rubrics

2025-26 Arts NT Grants Guidelines 

Contact Details

Name: Arts NT

Role: Department

Phone: 0889998981

Email: arts.office@nt.gov.au


Location

Northern Territory   :   Barkly   :   Big Rivers   :   Central Australia   :   East Arnhem   :   Greater Darwin   :   Top End  

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