Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program, Closed Non-Competitive Grant Round 2026-27

# Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) Program – Closed Non-Competitive Grant Round 2026-27 🎨 The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is offering a closed, non-competitive grant under the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) program for the 2026-27 financial year. This funding aims to foster a professional, viable, and ethical Indigenous visual arts industry, promoting strong participation and economic opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The program supports the continued production, exhibition, critique, purchase, and collection of Indigenous visual art. ### 🎯 **Outcomes & Objectives:** * **Professional Development:** Enhance the professionalism and ethical standards within the Indigenous visual arts sector. * **Economic Empowerment:** Create and expand economic opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and communities. * **Artistic Vibrancy:** Support the ongoing creation, display, and critical engagement with Indigenous visual art. ### elig **Eligibility Criteria:** This is a closed non-competitive grant, meaning eligibility is highly specific. Applicants must, at a minimum: * Be an existing multi-year funded organisation with at least two prior consecutive IVAIS funding agreements that include core operational funding. * *OR* be an organisation invited to deliver program-specific activities, holding a grant agreement due to end in the 2025-26 financial year. * Possess an Australian Business Number (ABN). * Be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST) if required by the Australian Taxation Office. * Maintain an account with an Australian financial institution. * Be one of the following entity types: * Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation (registered under CATSI Act 2006). * Entity established through specific Commonwealth or State/Territory legislation. * Company incorporated in Australia (including company limited by guarantee). * Incorporated association. * Publicly funded research organisation. * State, Territory, or local government body. * Have no overdue acquittals or serious breaches related to Australian Government funding. ### 📝 **Application & Selection Process:** This is a **non-application based process**, meaning eligible organisations do not need to submit a formal application. However, invited organisations are required to submit supporting information as specifically outlined in the grant guidelines. The selection process is **Closed Non-Competitive**. **Keywords:** Indigenous visual arts, Aboriginal art, Torres Strait Islander art, arts funding, cultural grants, economic development, arts industry support, Australian Government grants, artistic production, cultural preservation, humanities, creative industries, regional development, non-competitive grant, core operational funding.