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~11/26Humanities

Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program, Open Competitive Grant Round 2027

Agency
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
Application period
2026-10-29 ~ 2026-11-26
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How to apply

  1. Register on GrantConnect to download the Grant Opportunity Documents. GrantConnect
  2. Check the eligibility and the assessment criteria in the grant documents. Most grants need an ABN (Australian Business Number). Opportunity page
  3. Many grants require an ABN (Australian Business Number). See the ABN guidance for businesses outside Australia. ABN
  4. Apply as set out under Instructions for Application Submission on the opportunity page. Application page

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. Total amount available (AUD): $7,100,000.00 Close date & time: 26-Nov-2026 11:30 pm (ACT Local Time) Location: ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, TAS Selection process: Open Competitive Grant activity timeframe: Grants are available for activities commencing in 2027-28 and 2028-29. GO ID: GO8697 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 and Services Tax, if required by the Australian Taxation Office have an account with an Australian financial institution have no overdue acquittals or serious breaches relating to Australian Government funding. A serious breach is one that has resulted in, or warrants, the termination of a grant agreement. How to apply To apply you must complete the online IVAIS application form via the 'Submit Application' button on the left sidebar.