Distributed National Collections

# ✨ Distributed National Collections Program **Issuing Department:** Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts. **Purpose:** The Distributed National Collections Program aims to identify, develop, conserve, maintain, and display collections of nationally significant artistic or cultural material within Australia. It supports activities that strengthen best practice in the museums and galleries sector, including training, professional development, partnering, networking, and collection support and management. The program specifically assists not-for-profit, incorporated organizations in these endeavors. **Eligible Grantees:** This is a closed, non-competitive grant opportunity. Eligibility is restricted to three designated organizations due to their specialized expertise and established roles in administering sub-programs: * **National Library of Australia:** Administers the Community Heritage Grants Program. * **Australian National Maritime Museum:** Administers the Maritime Museums of Australia Project Support Scheme. * **Australian Museums and Galleries Association (AMaGA):** Administers AMaGA’s National Conference Bursaries Program, which assists cultural heritage sector delegates in attending the annual AMaGA National Conference and/or the Regional, Remote and Community Day. **Selection Process:** Closed, Non-Competitive, determined by Ministerial decision. **Application Instructions:** Eligible organizations will receive the application form link directly. **Total Available Funding:** A total of $2,468,000 is available for this program. **Keywords:** cultural heritage, arts, museums, galleries, national collections, conservation, preservation, professional development, community heritage, maritime heritage, Australia, non-profit, cultural organizations.