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

The Quick Response Professional Development grant category provides support for artists and arts workers to access career development and creative opportunities that build skills, knowledge, networks, and leadership capacity, strengthening professional practice and raising the profile of NT artists and arts workers. Example: 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 available Up to $2,000 per applicant for professional development opportunities, per financial year. Available to individuals. If your activity involves travel and you live in a ‘Very Remote Australia’ area, you may be eligible for up to $500 in additional assistance per financial year to help cover travel to or from that location. If your activity involves international travel, you must speak to an Arts NT Development Officer before submitting the application. Key information Open all year until 31 May 2027 or budget expended Assessed by the Department and assessed as received Activities involving international travel or training will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis Notification within 20 working days of complete submission Activity cannot start before execution of the funding agreement Random audit acquittal