Indigenous languages and arts program

The Indigenous Languages and Arts program provides funding to organisations that support participation in and maintenance of Australia's Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultures through languages and arts.

Funding is offered in two ways: an open grant round and direct offer grants.

To apply for funding through the Indigenous Languages and Arts program, organisations must submit an online application. The application form is designed to assist applicants to demonstrate how their proposal meets the objectives of the program and addresses the assessment criteria. All eligible applications will be competitively assessed against the assessment criteria.

The Indigenous Languages and Arts program guidelines include eligibility criteria and information about the application and funding process. The guidelines can be accessed at the Australian Government's GrantConnect website.

Open grant round

Funding of up to $100,000 a year for up to two years is available for Indigenous arts and language projects through an annual competitive grants round.

Direct offer grants

Funding is available for up to five year for organisations such as Indigenous Language Centres or Indigenous arts and culture organisations that deliver Indigenous arts and languages projects.

Direct offer grants are by invitation only.

Relevant documents

• Indigenous Languages and Arts fact sheet
• Frequently asked questions
• Indigenous Languages and Arts program Language centres list

Program logos

The Indigenous program logos are used to acknowledge Australian Government support for activities funded under our Indigenous programs.