Grants & Fellowships / Verified 7 September 2026
Creative Australia's Youth Award for Achievement in the Arts recognizes Australian First Nations artists and arts workers aged 18-35 through nomination only (self-nominations not accepted). The award carries no entry fee and includes $25,000. You're ineligible if you have an overdue grant report with Creative Australia, owe them money, previously won this award, or were shortlisted for their First Nations Arts and Culture Awards in the past three years.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 15, 2026
“Applications close Tuesday 15 September 2026, 3pm AEST. Nominator must be registered in application management system minimum 2 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. Achievement award recognition
“$25,000 award”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Nominee must be: aged 18-35, identify as Australian First Nations, be an artist or arts worker in specified fields, based in Australia. Nominator can be any individual over 18 in Australia or any Australian organisation. Self-nominations no
How they choose.
“Independent panel of First Nations Industry Advisors. Assessed on Merit (contribution to First Nations arts expression, demonstrated artistic achievement, outstanding body of work, depth in practice) and Impact (contribution to development of First Nations arts, adherence to Protocols for First Nati”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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