The Arts Projects grant category provides support for projects that create and showcase the arts of the NT, provide employment opportunities for NT artists and support community access and participation in the arts.

Who Can Apply

Refer to the Arts Grants Program Guidelines (download link below) for full eligibility details.

Individuals

Individual applicants must be:

• an Australian citizen or have permanent residence status
• over 18 years of age
• a current resident of the NT.

You may be required to provide evidence, by providing a driver’s license, utilities bill, electoral roll registration or other similar documentation.

If you are an individual applying for a grant over $15,000 you will need to either:

• be registered as Sole Trader with an active ABN and apply in GrantsNT with an Organisation Profile, or
• apply through an Administering Body

Individuals applying with an Organisation Profile are still considered as Individuals for applicant eligibility purposes.

Individuals cannot apply for funding on behalf of another individual, unless they are supporting a person with accessibility requirements and have evidence of consent from that person.

Employees of the NT Government are ineligible to apply if there is a perceived or direct conflict of interest.

Groups

Groups are three or more individuals who do not form a legally constituted organisation.

If your group is applying for a grant, you must identify an individual in the group to apply on behalf of the group. This person will be legally and financially responsible for the grant. An individual representing a group must meet the above criteria for Individuals and be registered as Sole Trader with an active ABN and apply through GrantsNT with an Organisation Profile.

Organisations

Organisations must be not-for-profit, legally constituted and be producers of, or primary operate in support of the arts.

Organisations that have their main place of business registered in the NT are eligible to apply.

Organisations not registered in the NT are eligible to apply if they meet all the following criteria:

• have a physical presence in the NT (refer to the Glossary of terms for the definition of Physical Presence)
• have an established track record of a minimum three years of grant funding auspiced through a NT arts and culture organisation, and have successfully acquitted all funding. Applicants with a track record of non-compliance will not be eligible
• deliver activities that have significant arts and cultural outcomes that benefit NT artists, arts organisations and the NT arts sector.

Organisations that are not registered in the NT and do not meet the above criteria cannot apply, but can partner with an eligible organisation to apply for and administer the grant on their behalf.

NT Government agencies and associated entities, local government, educational institutions and hospitals are ineligible.

Organisations must be compliant with governing legislation: the Associations Act 2003 (NT) (or some cases the Incorporated Associations Act of another state/territory), Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 or Corporations Act 2001. Non-compliant or insolvent organisations are ineligible and cannot act as an Administering Body.

Before you apply

• ensure you have no outstanding acquittals or reports with the NT Government and are compliant with your regulatory authority (if applicable)
• read these guidelines in full
• speak to an Arts Development Officer to check if you are eligible to apply, if the grant category is suitable for your proposed activity
• define your activity (what is it, how do you want to do it, who is involved), and develop a project plan if required
• prepare a realistic and balanced budget that demonstrates value for money and get the necessary quotes. Refer to the Budget and budget support material section the guidelines
• ensure you obtain appropriate permissions, consultations, acknowledgements. Refer to the Aboriginal cultural protocols section of the guidelines
• where relevant, obtain working with children permission and/or authorisation. Refer to the Working with children protocols section of the guidelines
• ensure your application considers the Chief Health Officer (CHO) Directions and includes a risk and contingency plan if needed
• ensure you collect and submit Support material

Supporting Documents

• 2024-25 NT Arts Grants Guidelines.pdf
•  24-25 AGP Key Personnel Form.docx
• 24-25 - NTAGP Budget template - AP, CFR, AID.xlsx
• 2024-25 AP Rubrics.pdf

Contact Details

Name: Arts NT

Role: Department

Phone: 0889998981

Email: arts.office@nt.gov.au