Indigenous culture, languages and visual arts funding

The Australian Government recognises the value and importance of preserving, revitalising and strengthening Indigenous culture and does so by providing funding to support Indigenous culture, languages and visual arts:

Indigenous Culture Support (ICS)

ICS supports participation by Indigenous Australians in cultural activities and the transmission of knowledge and skills across generations to build sustainable communities.

• Indigenous Culture Support fact sheet
• Indigenous Culture Support webpage

Indigenous Languages Support (ILS)

ILS supports the maintenance, transmission and revival of Indigenous languages.

• Indigenous Languages Support fact sheet
• Indigenous Languages Support webpage

Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS)

IVAIS supports the operations of Indigenous art centres and allied industry organisations with the aim of building a stronger Indigenous visual arts industry.

• Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support fact sheet
• Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support webpage