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Creative Industries Sector Immediate Response and Resilience ProgramGrant Guidelines
Creative Industries Sector Immediate Response and Resilience Program
Key ContactsFor more information about the Creative Industries Sector Immediate Response and Resilience Package, please contact, Arts NT Manager Stakeholder Engagement and the Arts Development Officers on 8999 8921 or 1800 678 237 at [email protected]
Darwin Office Level 1, Arnhemica House 16 Parap Road, Parap DARWIN
Postal AddressArts NTGPO Box 1448Darwin NT 0801
AccessibilityIf you have special needs or accessibility issues that impact on your ability to apply for a grant you can discuss flexible application methods with Arts NT on 8999 8921 or 1800 678 237.
Interpreter Services If you have difficulty with the English language and would like an interpreter please contact the Aboriginal Interpreter Service Darwin on 1800 334 944 or Alice Springs on (08) 8951 5576 or the Interpreting and Translating Service NT on (08) 8999 8506.
Grants NTAll grant applications will be administered through GrantsNT, the whole of government online grants management system. To apply go to GrantsNT https://grantsnt.nt.gov.au. All applicants operating with an ABN including individuals and sole traders need to create an organisation profile in Grants NT in order to apply.For Grants NT technical support, please contact a Grant Administration Officer on (08) 8922 0731.
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About the Creative Industries Sector Immediate Response and Resilience ProgramIn response to the unprecedented change and financial impacts as a result of COVID-19, the Northern Territory Government has approved a Creative Industries Sector Immediate Response and Resilience program to allocate resources to provide practical and business continuity support to the arts sector.
The objectives of the program are to: provide a level of continuity for artists, arts workers and not-for-profit arts organisations
impacted by COVID-19 enable artists to explore new ways to engage with communities, develop and showcase
their work support innovative, sustainable and accessible on line platforms for the arts present the artistic talent and work on offer within the Northern Territory
A healthy, vibrant artistic and cultural sector is critical to the health and wellbeing of our community, and will also underpin the Territory’s recovery.
The grants application and assessment process has been simplified to enable recipients to commence as soon as possible.
Please note that the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support Program will be facilitated through the Indigenous visual arts peak bodies, Desart and Arnhem, Northern and Kimberley Artists (ANKA), to provide intensive support to Aboriginal art centres, artists and arts workers.
General EligibilityWho can apply?Individuals Individual applicants and sole traders must be Australian citizens or have permanent residence status, be over 18, and current residents of the NT. Employees of the NT Government are ineligible where there is a direct conflict of interest.
Groups Groups not legally constituted must identify an individual in the group to be legally and financially responsible for the grant. The responsible individual must meet the above criteria for individuals.
Organisations Organisations must be legally constituted and not-for-profit, and have their main place of business registered in the NT. For profit businesses are ineligible, but may be able to partner with eligible applicants.
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Grant AdministrationAll eligible grant applicants including individuals, sole traders, groups, unincorporated associations, not for profit organisations must have an ABN which matches the name of the bank account into which the funds are to be paid. Applicants that are not able to provide an active ABN and bank account in the same name, will need to nominate an eligible administrator for the grant.Arts NT encourages applicants requiring an administering body to consider NT not for profit arts organisations funded through Arts NT. The name of the administrator must match the name of the ABN and the bank account. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure the administering body endorse their application prior to application closing date.
What activities can be funded?Activities may include:
research, development and creation of new artistic works innovative use of technology, online platforms, live streaming to develop and show case
new work, reach audiences and develop online communities and engagement skills development including participation in online workshops or skills development
activities support for emerging artists in the first five years of professional practice grant funding must be allocated and expended locally in line with the Buy Local policy
What is not funded? capital and equipment, excluding equipment necessary to film activities and basic IT
equipment to manage on line delivery such as video cameras, one-off software license fees relevant for the creation, live streaming and showcasing of arts projects on digital platforms
applicants and administrative bodies with outstanding acquittal reports – refer note below
insolvent applicants or applicants under administration – refer note below activities that have already started or been completed prior to application or
notification film or screen activities (refer to the Screen Industry Support and Content Development
Program) for profit business activities multiple applications from one applicant per Project Round will not be accepted applications involving international or intrastate travel are not eligible.
Note: Any applicant or administrative bodies that have outstanding acquittals should contact Arts NT who will work with you to resolve any outstanding acquittal issues and to support where possible, access to the Creative Industries Sector Immediate Response and Resilience Program grants.
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ApplicationHow to applyApplications must be made online through GrantsNT on the NT Government website at https://grantsnt.nt.gov.auAll applicants operating with an ABN including individuals and sole traders need to create an organisation profile in Grants NT in order to apply.
Assessment and Notification Assessment CriteriaYour application will be assessed against the following:
meeting of grant objectives artistic merit – innovation, quality and creativity benefits to the applicant, their arts practice, the NT community and regions capacity to develop new networks, collaborations and partnerships
Assessment ProcessArts NT performs an eligibility check on your application. You will receive an email if there are any reasons your application is ineligible.
NotificationAfter your application is assessed you will be notified of the outcome. Successful applicants will then receive:
a letter of offer a Funding Agreement outlining the conditions of funding a fact sheet outlining funding acknowledgement requirements a fact sheet outlining self-acquittal where applicable a request for your payment details (Vendor Form).
You and your administering body ( if applicable) must sign and return the funding agreement to Arts NT before a grant can be paid. It is recommended that activities dependent on grant funding do not start until the funding agreement is signed.
Acquittal ReportGrant acquittal requirements are outlined in the funding agreement. You will need to submit an acquittal report online through GrantsNT no later than 13 weeks after the agreed activity completion date including:
an artistic and statistical report a signed income and expenditure statement for the project images (minimum 1MB in size) or links to online content about the project
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Program Category
Funding Limit
Who can Apply? Description Closing
DateNotification Date
Creative Industries Immediate Response and Resilience Program
Digital Adaptation Program
Up to $10,000 per applicant
Individuals, Groups,Organisations
Program will support creative industries sector to establish an on-line presence, develop online content, establish e-commerce platforms, ensure business continuity and allow for remote operations.
Open: 7 April 2020Close:17 April 2020
From 30 April 2020
Channel NTVirtual Territory
By direct negotiation
Individuals, Groups,Organisations
Virtual Territory Producer EOI from suitable individuals or organisations to lead, curate and manage Virtual Territory, including the content and platform strategy.
Open:3 April 2020Closes: 9 April 2020
From10 April 2020
Up to $10,000 per applicant
This Program will enable the creative industries sector to further connect with the broader community through digital channels showcasing Territory artists existing and new content
Open:27 April 2020Close:8 May 2020
From 25 May 2020
Arts Projects
Up to $20,000 per grant for arts projects and up to$15 000 for emerging artists (first five years of professional practice)
Individuals, Groups,Organisations
With a focus on the sustainability of the sector, grants will support artists and arts workers to create new works and develop skills and explore new ways to engage with communities and showcase their work
Round 1 Open: 9 April 2020Close:23 April 2020
Round 2:TBC
From11 May 2020
Please note that the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support Program will be facilitated through the Indigenous visual arts peak bodies, Desart and Arnhem, Northern and Kimberley Artists (ANKA), to provide intensive support to Aboriginal art centres, artists and arts workers.
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Digital Adaptation Program The Digital Adaptation Program supports artists and arts workers, arts groups and not for profit arts organisations to establish an on-line presence, develop online content, establish e-commerce platforms, ensure business continuity and allow for remote operations.
Funding AvailableUp to $10,000 per application
Key DatesOpening Date: 07 April 2020
Closing: 17 April 2020
Notification: From 30 April 2020
Activity Start Date:Activity cannot commence prior to application or notification date
Grant Objectives support arts business continuity, innovation and sustainable arts practice through on-
line content and platforms enable artists and organisations to explore new ways to engage with communities and
showcase their work increase skills, knowledge, capacity of artists, arts workers and arts organisations employment of NT artists and arts workers
Eligibility individuals, groups or not for profit organisations as defined under General Eligibility priority will be given to projects that support NT artists, sole traders and not for profit
arts organisations that have been significantly impacted by COVID-19 to ensure the funding supports Territorians, grant funding is available to Northern
Territory artists, arts workers and not for profit arts organisations, with the requirement that all funds are expended locally in line with the Buy Local Policy
Required application information outline how your artwork and/or business has been impacted by COVID-19 outline your ideas/plans to adapt how you will develop or showcase your work and/or
establish an e-commerce platform to secure revenue identify opportunities to collaborate with other NT based artists and arts workers budget demonstrating that you have costed the idea, and/or identified key delivery
partners
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CHANNEL NT – Virtual Territory This Program will enable the creative industries sector to further connect with the broader community through digital channels showcasing Territory artists existing and new content. Underpinning this Program will be the appointment of the Virtual Territory producer from suitable individuals or organisations to establish the online platform, develop and oversee content curation and management. An Expression of Interest for the Virtual Territory producer will open on the 3 April and close on 9 April 2020, and funding support will be provided via direct negotiation.
Following the appointment of the Virtual Territory Producer, grant funding will be available to support artists and creatives to develop content for multi-channel use.
Funding AvailableUp to $10 000 per application
Key DatesOpening Date: 27 April 2020
Closing: 8 May 2020
Notification: From 25 May 2020
Activity Start Date: Activity cannot commence prior to application or notification date
Grant Objectives enable artists and organisations to explore new ways to engage with communities and
showcase their work support innovative and sustainable digital platforms that contribute to the NT arts sector
development employment of NT artists and arts workers
Eligibility individuals, groups or not for profit organisations as defined under General Eligibility priority will be given to projects that support NT artists, sole traders and not for profit
arts organisations that have been significantly impacted by COVID-19 to ensure the funding supports Territorians, grant funding is available to Northern
Territory artists, arts workers and not for profit arts organisations, with the requirement that all funds are expended locally in line with the Buy Local Policy
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budget demonstrating that you have costed the idea, and/or identified key delivery partners
Territory Arts ProjectsA healthy, vibrant artistic and cultural sector is critical to the health and wellbeing of our community, and will also underpin the Territory’s recovery. With a focus on the sustainability of the sector, grants will support NT artists and arts workers to create new art works, develop skills and explore new ways to engage with communities and showcase their work.
Funding AvailableUp to $20,000 per applicant for arts projects and up to $15 000 for emerging artists (less than five years professional practice)
Key DatesRound 1Opening Date: 09 April 2020
Closing: 23 April 2020
Notification: From 11 May 2020
Activity Start Date: Activity cannot commence prior to application or notification date
Round 2 – to be confirmed
Grant Objectives increase development of NT arts and culture, including new works by NT artists enable artists to explore new ways to engage with communities and develop and
showcase their work increase opportunities to develop skills for NT artists and arts workers
Eligibility individuals, groups or not for profit organisations as defined under General Eligibility priority will be given to projects that support NT artists, sole traders and not for profit
arts organisations that have been significantly impacted by COVID-19 to ensure the funding supports Territorians, grant funding is available to Northern
Territory artists, arts workers and not for profit arts organisations, with the requirement that all funds are expended locally in line with the Buy Local Policy.
Required application information outline how your artwork and/or business has been impacted by COVID-19.
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outline your creative idea or skills development opportunity, including the steps to be undertaken to deliver the project
budget demonstrating that you’ve costed the project, and/or identified key delivery partners
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General RequirementsThe following requirements are applicable across the NT Arts Grants Program. You are required to demonstrate and / or declare compliance with these requirements on your Grants NT application.
AcknowledgmentRefer Annexure 1.
Aboriginal Australian Cultural Protocols All applicants to the Creative Industries Sector Immediate Response and Resilience Program must adhere to the Australia Council’s Indigenous Protocols Guides when working with Aboriginal artists and communities or Aboriginal cultural material. The protocols and principles include respect, control, confidentiality, consultation and consent, integrity and authenticity, attribution and copyright.If your activity involves Aboriginal Cultural Content, you will need to complete the Aboriginal Cultural Content section in Grants NT. Clearly identify whether Aboriginal Australians are leading, conceiving, participating or have been consulted.
Working with Children ProtocolsApplicants must adhere to the Australia Council for the Arts’ Protocols for Working with Children if the activity involves the depiction of children in works, exhibitions and publications. You will need to declare that you satisfy the protocols in your application online.Applicants must also comply with the Northern Territory Care and Protection of Children Act (if their activity involves children under 18 years old. This means that you need to hold a Working with Children Clearance Notice and Ochre Card (available from the NT Police). Arts NT may request proof of an Ochre Card from all key participants.
InsuranceYou must obtain and maintain relevant insurance necessary for the funded activity, or which is reasonably required due to the nature of the funded activity.
Buy Local PlanThe primary objective of the Buy Local Plan is to ensure that the largest possible proportion of every dollar spent by the Northern Territory Government stays in the Territory and delivers benefits for the local economy and community. Grant funding recipients must acknowledge the Northern Territory Government’s commitment to the development of local business and industry, and support Territory enterprises through the Buy Local Requirements. The recipient must, (except in those cases where the recipient can reasonably demonstrate to the Territory that it is impractical for commercial, technical or other reasons to do so);
use labour, including apprentices and trainees and Aboriginal labour, available within the Northern Territory; and
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use the services located and obtain goods available within the Northern Territory. For more information read the Buy Local Plan
Copyright and Intellectual PropertyAll applications must provide details of arrangements relating to copyright and intellectual property associated with the proposed activity. This includes details about authenticity, cultural ownership and appropriate contracts to artists for the publishing of their work. Copyright information and advice are available from:
Arts Law Centre of Australia, www.artslaw.com.au Artists in the Black www.aitb.com.au Australian Copyright Council www.copyright.org.au Australasian Performing Right Association www.apraamcos.com.au Phonographic Performance Company of Australia www.ppca.com.au
Confidential information and privacyThe personal information you must provide in an application is necessary to assess eligibility for a grant and related contact purposes. If you do not provide the requested details, Arts NT may not be able to process your application. Applicant information is held by the Department of Tourism, Sports and Culture and managed in accordance with the Information Act (NT).
By signing the application form, you consent to your personal information being provided to the Department of Tourism, Sports and Culture for the purpose of promoting and reporting the outcomes of the grant program, which may be in the form of a public announcement by the Minister. This includes, but may not be limited to, the organisation’s name or nominated executive officer, funded project description, funded amount and location.You can access and update personal information you provide to Arts NT. Please do not hesitate to contact Arts NT if you need further information or have any concerns. To assist in the promotion and development of arts and culture in the Northern Territory, information may be shared with Commonwealth, State and Territory agencies and the media.
Conflict of interestYou must declare any conflicts of interest on application and to the best of your knowledge, no conflict exists or is likely to arise in the performance of a Funded Activity or your obligations under this funding agreement.
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Northern Territory Leading Arts Organisations and VenuesThe following Leading Arts Organisations and Venues deliver arts programs and services through the Arts Organisations funding category. Individuals receiving grants over $10 000 require an administering body to assist in the management of the grant. The following arts organisations may be able to assist with administration of your grant.
Leading Arts OrganisationsArnhem, Northern and Kimberley Artists Aboriginal Corporationwww.anka.org.au
Artback NTwww.artbacknt.com.au
Barkly Regional Artswww.barklyarts.com.au
Brown’s Mart Artswww.brownsmart.com.au
Central Australian Territory Craftwww.centralcraft.org.au
Corrugated Iron Youth Artswww.corrugatediron.org.au
Darwin Community Artswww.darwincommunityarts.org.au
Darwin Symphony Orchestrawww.dso.org.au
Desartwww.desart.com.au
Darwin Visual Arts Associationwww.dvaa.net.au
Happy Yesshttp://www.happyyess.com/
InCite Artswww.incitearts.org.au
Katherine Regional Artswww.katherineregionalarts.org.au
Northern Centre for Contemporary Art
www.nccart.com.au
Music NTwww.musicnt.com.au
https://www.ntdance.org/
NT Writers’ Centrewww.ntwriters.com.au
Red Hot Arts Central Australiawww.redhotarts.com.au
Tactile Artswww.tactilearts.org.au
Tracks Dancewww.tracksdance.com.au
Watch This Spacewww.wts.org.au
Leading Arts VenuesDarwin Entertainment Centrewww.yourcentre.com.au
Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centrewww.gyracc.org.au
For more information visithttps://nt.gov.au/leisure/arts-culture-heritage/organisations-and-venues/list-of-arts-organisations-and-venues
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ANNEXURE 1ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Examples of where NTG acknowledgement is required
Event Location AcknowledgementANNUAL REPORT Sponsor gridLETTER HEAD Page footerCOMPLIMENTS SLIP
Footer
WEBSITE HomepageE-NEWSLETTERS All e-News and correspondence
using Mailchimp or other e-marketing platforms
MEDIA RELEASES Media releases produced by the organisation and NTG Release
INVITATIONS All invitationse.g. Program launch
BANNERS Generic bannersStreet bannersSponsor grid bug bannerNTG specific banner
EVENTS Program Launch, Festival, Concert, Exhibition Opening
ADVERTISEMENTS NT News print ads (excludes What’s On columns)
GENERIC POSTERS All sized A4 – A1/A0 used throughout Darwin and in Box Office
GENERIC FLYERS All generic flyersEMAIL SIGNATURES
All staff emails Line credit at the bottom of email signature:
Proudly supported by our Principle Partner the Northern Territory
GovernmentTV COMMERCIAL Any channel Proudly Sponsored by NTG (Logo)
To acknowledge all collective sponsorship/funding listed with all
events funded directly by NTG according to their funding
agreementPROGRAM GUIDES Welcome Messages Written message from Minister for
Tourism, Sport and Culture and photo
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image
Sponsor gridProudly Sponsored by NTG (Logo)
Funding acknowledgement pageFor more information and to access logos, please go to the how to acknowledge grant funding page on the Northern Territory Government website.
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