The Emerging Artist Grants program offers grants of up to $15,000 to assist talented emerging and early-career artists in taking up professional development opportunities, usually overseas. Professional development opportunities allow emerging artists to gain experience, develop networks and learn skills from the world's best. They believe these experiences are invaluable for individual artists and the ongoing development of Australia's vibrant arts sector. The Trust's Emerging Artist Grants program funds nationally and supports individual artists practising across the spectrum of the arts, from visual arts to community radio, design to literature, conservation of cultural heritage to circus arts.