2025-29 Arts Organisations funding

The Northern Territory (NT) Government recognises arts organisations as key partners in ensuring that all Territorians have the opportunity to learn, create and thrive through the arts.

Providing 5-year funding assists NT arts organisations to:

• plan for the future
• explore new artistic directions, experiment with different art forms and push boundaries
• strengthen governance, improve financial management and enhance marketing and audience engagement strategies
• promote accessibility and participation in the arts
• establish meaningful and long-term relationships with funders, sponsors and other stakeholders.

Who can apply

To apply you must be registered in the NT as a not-for-profit organisation and:

• produce art or
• operate in support of the arts.

Full eligibility criteria are outlined in the 2025-29 Arts Organisations category guidelines. Contact Arts NT to request a copy.

How much you can apply for

Funding is available in the following subcategories.

Key arts organisations

To support organisational growth and the continued development of diverse programs and services.

Up to $50,000 per annum for up to 5 years.

Eligibility:

• annual turnover less than $250,000
• at least 15% of annual income is from sources other than NT Government
• open to new applicants with at least 3 years of demonstrated operational experience.

Leading arts organisations

To support organisational growth, leadership and innovation.

Three funding tiers are available:

Tier 1 - $50,000 to $100,000 per annum for 5 years

Eligibility:

• annual turnover less than $250,000
• at least 25% of annual income is from sources other than NT Government
• open to new applicants with at least 3 year funding track record and currently funded leading arts organisations.

Tier 2 - $100,000 to $200,000 per annum for 5 years

Eligibility:

• annual turnover greater than $250,000
• at least 30% of annual income is from sources other than NT Government
• open to currently funded leading arts organisations only.

Tier 3 - $200,000 or more per annum for 5 years

Eligibility:

• annual turnover greater than $1,500,000
• at least 40% of annual income is from sources other than NT Government
• open to currently funded leading arts organisations only.

Before you apply

Check that all previous NT Government funding is acquitted. Contact Arts NT if you are unsure.

Get the 2025-29 Arts Organisations category guidelines from Arts NT.

Review the general conditions of funding.

Contact Arts NT to book a meeting to discuss an application.

How to apply

Applications open on Friday 29 September 2023 and close noon on Thursday 25 January 2024.

Apply online at GrantsNT.

How your application is assessed

All applications will be assessed against 5 equally-weighted criteria:

• public value
• quality
• impact
• viability
• leadership.

If your application is successful

You will be notified if your application is successful by mid-March 2024.

If your application is unsuccessful

Unsuccessful applications will receive advice in writing with an invitation to attend a meeting to discuss the panel decision and to provide feedback.

Contact

To request the 2025-29 Arts Organisations category guidelines and to book an appointment, contact Arts NT.