Grants & Fellowships / Verified 7 September 2026
The Red Ochre Award recognizes Australian First Nations senior artists and cultural workers with 30+ years of continuous practice, with national or international recognition. Nominees require an Australian nominator over 18, and the award carries no application fee with a September 2026 deadline. Self-nominations are not accepted.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 15, 2026
“Nominations open Thursday 28 May 2026. Applications close Tuesday 15 September 2026, 3pm AEST. Notifications late January 2027. Award ceremony Thursday 27 May 2027. Applicants must register minimum two business days prior to closing date.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Lifetime achievement recognition
“$80,000 per award (four awards total, two per category)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Nominators: individuals over 18 residing in Australia or Australian-based organisations. Nominees: Australian First Nations senior artists/cultural workers in any artform, residing in Australia, with 30+ years continued artistic/cultural pr
How they choose.
“Assessed by Creative Australia's First Nations Board against criteria including First Nations community/arts/culture contribution, arts practice and leadership, industry recognition, and span of influence”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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