Indigenous Scholarships - Arts Fund
Supports emerging Indigenous artists from the US and Australia to undertake cross-cultural artistic development or study in each other's countries.
Funder: American Australian Association
Due Dates: September 30, 2026 (Arts Fund Round 2) | March 31, 2027 (Arts Fund Round 1)
Funding Amounts: Up to USD $10,000 per Indigenous Arts Grant; up to USD $5,000 per Arts Fund grant; one award in each direction per round
Summary: Supports emerging Indigenous artists from the US and Australia to undertake artistic development or study in each other's countries through cross-cultural exchange.
Key Information: Applicants must have a confirmed offer and be no more than 75% through their project/course at the time of application.
Description
The Indigenous Scholarships - Arts Fund, offered by the American Australian Association, supports emerging Native American, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, Aboriginal Australian, and Torres Strait Islander artists to pursue study or artistic development in each other’s countries. The program aims to foster cross-cultural exchange and professional growth in fields such as theatre, film, television, dance, music, visual arts, craft, design, literature, and photography. Funding can be used for travel, tuition, living expenses, and other related artistic development costs, helping artists build skills, networks, and international experience.
