2025-26 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts Program

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1. Expression of Interest(Not Applicable)

Expression of Interest

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2025-26 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts Program (Not Applicable)

The objective of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts Program is to enhance outcomes that reflect Canberra’s unique culture and identity, by funding self-determined programs that support and enhance arts and cultural outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and build cultural leadership.

We encourage all applicants to thoroughly read the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts Program Guidelines and then speak with Ian RT Colless, Assistant Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement, Culture and Arts before making an application. You can contact Ian via phone on 0402 141 488 or email IanRT.Colless@act.gov.au.

This application process consists of two stages. In Stage One, applicants submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). If your EOI is successful, you will then be invited to proceed to Stage Two, where you need to complete a Final Application. This final stage requires providing more detailed information about your proposed project and budget.

You must complete this Stage One EOI by 12:00PM (AEST) on Monday 9 February 2026 to be considered for Stage Two.

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Applicant Details (Not Applicable)

Applicant *

Title

First name

Last name

Organisation Name

Give the name of your organisation if you are applying for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Organisation from the ACT.

Country, Language and/or clan group?

Tell us about what Country, Language and/or clan group you belong to.

Pronouns

For example: she/her, they/them, he/him.

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Postal address

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Email address *

Phone Number *

Must be an Australian phone number. Include the prefix for landlines, eg (02)62072384

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Funding Request (Not Applicable)

In this section, provide a summary of the activity that you are seeking funding for.

Activity name or title *

Must be no more than 12 words.

Amount Requested *

Must be a dollar amount. What is the total financial support you are requesting in this application?

Proposed Start Date *

Must be a date and no earlier than 1/7/2026.

Proposed End Date *

Must be a date and between 1/7/2026 and 30/6/2027.

Activity Description *

Word count:

Must be no more than 200 words. Describe your proposed activity, how it will happen, how it builds cultural leadership, how it supports and enhances arts and cultural outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. Tell us about where your activity will happen and how your activity meets one or more of the strategies - Create, Develop or Promote - for artists in Canberra or with a connection to Canberra.

Who will be involved *

Word count:

Must be no more than 150 words. Tell us about who will be involved in delivering the activity, how it is self-determined, who you are expecting to engage with and the audience you are expecting to reach (if relevant).

Supporting material (Not Applicable)

You can submit any relevant materials with your Stage One Expression of Interest (EOI) that demonstrate your proposed actions and planning for the project.

Support Material

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Note: Please ensure you have included all the information required in this application. Once it is submitted you will not be able to open it again to make changes.

Privacy Statement and Declaration (Not Applicable)

Privacy and Freedom of Information

The information you provide is used when administrating the funding. artsACT respects the personal and confidential information provided and will take all reasonable steps to prevent any unauthorised access, loss or misuse of information.

artsACT will only use and/or disclose personal information in accordance with relevant legislation, including the Information Privacy Act 2014. Funding applicants and recipients should be aware the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2016 apply to documents in artsACT’s possession.

I certify that:

This form has been submitted with the full knowledge and agreement of the named individuals/organisations.

The statements in this form are true to the best of my knowledge.

I understand the information provided, including details of the proposed activity, forms the basis of a legal agreement with the ACT Government.

I understand that action may be taken for the repayment of any grant made, where the funding is not used for its approved purpose.

I understand that ACT Government funding recipients are required to provide an acquittal report and all the information and supporting documentation required in accordance with the Deed of Grant.

Certification *

Response required.

YES, I have read and agree to the above conditions.

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Forms that are not certified will not be accepted.

Name of person responsible for this funding *

Title

First name

Last name

Date of submission *

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