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Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program, Closed Non-Competitive Grant Round 2025-26

Funding

Varies

Region

Commonwealth

Closing Date

29 June 2026

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Overview

Funding will be provided to organisations for activities that best contribute to delivery of the following Program outcomes: a professional, viable and ethical Indigenous visual arts industry that features strong participation by, and provides economic opportunities for, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people the continued production, exhibition, critique, purchase and collection of Indigenous visual art. Eligibility: To be eligible for an IVAIS grant, your organisation must be one of the following entity types: an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 an entity established through specific Commonwealth or State or Territory legislation a company incorporated in Australia a company limited by guarantee an incorporated association a publicly funded research organisation state, territory or local government body and have an Australian Business Number (ABN) be registered for the Goods a

Eligibility Requirements

121003 - Humanities

Who Can Apply

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Relevant Industries

IndigenousArtsCreativeEconomic Development

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through the official government portal. Review the eligibility criteria carefully before applying, and ensure all supporting documents are prepared.

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Disclaimer: Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines on the official program page before applying.

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