Professional Development Grant (Australia)

Grant Objectives

• Upskill: strengthen professional practice and leadership for Northern Territory artists and arts workers through the increase of skills, knowledge, networks and capacity.

Funding Information

• Up to $2,000 per applicant per financial year.
• Available to individuals only.

Eligibility Criteria

• 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 issues and are authorised by that person. Evidence of authorisation is required.
• Employees of the NT Government are ineligible to apply if there is a perceived or direct conflict of interest.
• At least 50 per cent of the total budget for the activity must come from sources other than Arts NT, the other sources can include the value of in-kind support.
• Applicants need to demonstrate how the proposed professional development opportunity relates to the development of their career.
• Artist fees or wages to undertake professional development are not eligible.
• If you have an opportunity that includes international travel, contact the Manager Arts Development and Programs to discuss your application prior to submission.

For more information, visit Northern Territory Government.