Deadline: 31-May-2026
The Arts and Culture Art Equipment Grants support NT arts organisations in purchasing equipment to enhance production, presentation, and promotion of art. Grants of up to $10,000 per year help remote and Aboriginal-owned organisations invest in tools that improve artistic capacity and audience reach.
Grant Overview
This program funds equipment essential for creating, displaying, promoting, and documenting NT artists’ work, including kilns, printing presses, sound systems, gallery fittings, and storage tools. Priority is given to Remote and Very Remote arts organisations and Aboriginal-owned art centres.
Who is Eligible
- Arts organisations based in the Northern Territory
- Aboriginal-owned art centres
- Organisations receiving less than $400,000 per year through the Australia Council for the Arts (AGP)
Funding Details
- Maximum grant: $10,000 per financial year
- Applicants must demonstrate additional funding sources to cover full project costs
- Not for consumables (paint, staples, paper) or vehicles
- Any equipment fixed to a facility requires written building owner approval
- All expenditure must comply with the Buy Local Plan
How to Apply / How it Works
- Identify equipment that enhances production, presentation, or documentation of art.
- Prepare a budget including other funding sources to cover total costs.
- Ensure compliance with building approval and Buy Local requirements.
- Submit the application through the designated grant portal before the deadline.
Tips / Common Mistakes
- Don’t include consumables or vehicle purchases.
- Highlight how the equipment improves artistic outcomes and community engagement.
- Confirm eligibility regarding AGP funding limits.
FAQs
- Who can apply? NT arts organisations, especially Aboriginal-owned and remote centres.
- What can the grant fund? Equipment for arts production, presentation, promotion, and storage.
- How much is available? Up to $10,000 per financial year.
- Can consumables be purchased? No, only equipment.
- Is additional funding required? Yes, applicants must demonstrate sources covering remaining costs.
- Are vehicles eligible? No, vehicles including trailers are excluded.
- What approvals are needed? Written building owner approval for any fixed equipment.
Conclusion
The Art Equipment Grants enable NT arts organisations to upgrade tools, enhance artistic production, and reach wider audiences, supporting a vibrant and sustainable arts sector across the Northern Territory.
For more information, visit Northern Territory Government.