National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program

The National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach program aims to bring Australian and overseas cultural material to all Australians through national tours, and help tour Australian works overseas.

Provides information on the NCITO program.

How it works

Who can apply

National collecting institutions can apply for funds for the development and touring of their collections both nationally and internationally.

When to apply

Eligible national collecting institutions are invited to apply for funding in late January/early February each year for projects commencing from 1 July in the same year. The 2021–22 funding round is now open and will close on 16 April 2021.

Funding available

Funding of $1 million is available each year.

Program Information

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About The Program

Funding application period: February 01, 2021 09:00 AEDT to April 16, 2021 17:00 AEST

The National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach (NCITO) Program aims to increase touring by Australian national collecting institutions so that Australian and overseas cultural material is accessible to all Australians, especially regional communities. It also aims to promote international awareness of Australia's cultural heritage through overseas tours.

The national collecting institutions that can apply for funding are:

Australian National Maritime Museum
Bundanon Trust
Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
National Archives of Australia
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
National Gallery of Australia
National Library of Australia
National Museum of Australia
National Portrait Gallery of Australia.

How to apply

NCITO program documentation, including program guidelines and acknowledgement requirements is available on the Australian Government's GrantConnect website. To submit an application for NCITO funding please use the 'Apply Now' button below

Who We've Funded

Successful funding recipients from earlier rounds are as follows: