Arts and Culture – Quick Response (QWK)

⁠⁠⁠The Quick Response grant category provides support for artists and arts workers to access arts and cultural opportunities that arise at short notice.

Examples:

• Travel costs to participate in a showcase, marketplace, or conference within the NT, interstate or nationally that arises at short notice
• Opportunities to present or promote artworks and arts and cultural activities at short notice, including travel costs and freight

Funding available

Up to $1,000 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 Key Personnel Form 
• 2025-26 AGP Budget Template 
• 2025-26 QWK Rubrics 
• 2025-26 Arts NT Grants Guidelines 

Contact Details

Name: Arts NT

Role: Department

Phone: 0889998981

Email: arts.office@nt.gov.au