Deadline: 13-Sep-21
The Northern Territory Government of Australia is inviting applications from artist or arts worker to apply for Arts and Culture COVID-19 Interruption Support Program.
The program supports workers who have lost money from cancelled arts and cultural activities due to the COVID-19 lockdown. This includes Darwin Festival performances, theatre productions and live music gigs.
Funding Information
- For NT artists, arts workers and arts organisations booked for Darwin Festival, you can get up to:
- $2,000 per application if you are an individual
- $6,000 per application if you are an organisation.
- For NT artists, arts workers and arts organisations not part of Darwin Festival, you can get up to:
- $1,000 per application if you are an individual
- $4,000 per application if you are an organisation.
What funding can be used for?
Funding is for fees or income lost from cancelled work including:
- presentations
- tours
- residencies
- workshops
- collaborations
- travel
- venue hire
- equipment and material costs
- freight
- accommodation
- labour
- other fees.
Eligibility Criteria
- You can apply if you are:
- are an individual, group or organisation
- meet the eligibility requirements and
- are not eligible for the Territory Business Lockdown Payment Program.
- NT Government agencies and associated entities, local government bodies and education institutions are not eligible to apply.
- Individuals
- You must be:
- an Australian citizen or have permanent residence status
- over 18 years and
- a current NT resident.
- You must be:
- Groups
- If you are not incorporated, you must identify an individual in the group to be legally and financially responsible for the grant.
- The responsible individual must meet the criteria for individuals.
- Organisations
- You must be a legal entity and have your main place of business registered in the NT.
- If you have an annual turnover of at least $75,000, you can’t apply. You may be eligible for the Territory Business Lockdown Payment Program.
For more information, visit https://nt.gov.au/leisure/arts-culture-heritage/grants/arts-and-culture-covid-19-interruption-support-program