Arts Projects Grant

Through the Arts Projects Grant, you can apply for funding to create, develop, present and promote NT arts and culture.

The grant helps strengthen artist capability, creative careers, community connection and audience engagement.

Funding available

Up to $30,000 is available per application for:

• individuals
• groups
• organisations.

Who can apply

To be eligible:

• you must read and meet the guidelines and eligibility requirements
• your project can't be presented at NT major events
• if you are requesting over $15,000 and don’t have an ABN, you must apply through an administering body.

Arts organisations receiving more than $100,000 annually from the Arts Grants Program can't apply or act as an administering body if the project is part of their regular program.

An exception may be for a significant one-off project under the Enrich priority that is outside the scope of the organisation’s existing funding agreement and requires additional investment.

Examples of eligible projects include:

• significant organisational milestone events or celebrations
• legacy projects that document, preserve or celebrate
• significant awards or recognition programs
• strategic sector events with benefit to the arts sector
• significant projects that showcase the organisation’s contribution to broader audiences.

If you are seeking support to develop and deliver an art awards program, it is recommended that your project aligns with the Good Practice Framework for delivering Arts Awards PDF (369.2 KB).

How to apply

Round 2 applications:

• open on 2 November 2026
• close at 2pm on 14 December 2026.

Round 3 applications:

• open on 15 February 2027
• close at 2pm on 30 March 2027.

Apply online at GrantsNT

After you apply

Applications are assessed by a panel.

Round 2:

• You will be notified of the outcome from 15 February 2026.
• If approved, activity must start from 1 March 2027.
• A case study report is due 3 months after completing the approved activity.

Round 3:

• You will be notified of the outcome from 10 May 2027.
• If approved, activity must start from 1 June 2027.
• A case study report is due 3 months after completing the approved activity.

Contact

For help or more information, contact Arts NT.