Arts and Culture – Quick Response - Professional Development (QPD)

Overview The Department of People, Sport and Culture (NT), through Arts NT, offers the Quick Response Professional Development (QPD) grant category to support artists and arts workers to access career development and creative opportunities. The grant is intended to build skills, knowledge, networks, and leadership capacity, strengthening professional practice and raising the profile of Northern Territory artists and arts workers. Example activities include participation in specialist workshops, arts industry forums, unaccredited learning activities, or national marketplaces and showcases, where there is a clearly defined professional development outcome. Funding Up to $2,000 per applicant for professional development opportunities, per financial year Available to individuals Applicants living in a 'Very Remote Australia' area may be eligible for up to $500 in additional assistance per financial year to help cover travel to or from that location, if the activity involves travel Applicants must speak to an Arts NT Development Officer before submitting an application if the activity involves international travel Eligibility Applicants must have no outstanding acquittals or compliance issues with the NT Government Applicants must obtain any required permissions, including Working with Children clearances and Aboriginal cultural permissions if relevant Applications using an Administering Body must be endorsed by that body before submission How to Apply Key information Open all year until 31 May 2027 or until the budget is expended Applications are assessed by the Department and assessed as received Activities involving international travel or training will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis Applicants will be notified within 20 working days of a complete submission The activity cannot start before execution of the funding agreement Acquittals are subject to random audit Before you apply Read the Arts Grants Program Guidelines to understand the objectives and requirements Speak with an Arts Development Officer to confirm eligibility and that the activity suits the grant category Clearly define the activity, including what it is, who is involved, and how and when it will be delivered Prepare a realistic, balanced budget that shows value for money and includes quotes for any expenses over $1,000 Gather support material, including CVs or bios, examples of work, and confirmation of involvement from collaborators Submit the application by the deadline, as late applications will not be accepted The following supporting documents are available for this opportunity: 2026-27 Arts NT Grants Guidelines 2026-27 AGP General Eligibility Requirements Guidelines 2026-27 AGP Key Personnel Form 2026-27 QPD Rubrics 2026-27 Budget Template Enquiries Name: Arts NT Role: Department Phone: 0889998981 Email: arts.office@nt.gov.au