Australia: Arts and Culture COVID-19 Interruption Support Program
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.
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