Arts and Culture – Creative Fellowships (CFR)

The Creative Fellowships grant category support mid-career and established Northern Territory artists to develop a body of work which may include research or knowledge exchange, to benefit their own professional practice and the development of arts and culture in the NT.

• One Fellowship for an artist based in the Top End of the Northern Territory.
• One Fellowship for an artist based in Central Australia or the Barkly region.
• One dedicated Aboriginal Artist Fellowship (any region).

• Up to $50,000 per applicant, per financial year, available to individuals

• Applicants are encouraged to name their Fellowship after an NT creative who has inspired their career (with permission)
• Applicants are expected to develop a body of work and present it in a public forum
• Applicants may consider a residency at an NT Government cultural institution (such as Libraries and Archives NT, Araluen Arts Centre, or MAGNT) and are encouraged to engage with NT Government collections
• Applications open at 8am on 20 October 2025
• Applications close at 2pm on 27 November 2025
• Assessed by a panel of peers
• Notification from 19 February 2026
• Activity must start from 1 March 2026
• Fellowships may run for up to 1 year
• Case study report due 3 months after completion of the approved activity

• 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