Archived Grant Opportunity View - GO5994

The 2023 NAIDOC Local Grants aims to assist with the cost of activities being held during NAIDOC Week 2023 (2 - 9 July) that celebrate First Nations’ histories, cultures, achievements and continuing contributions to our country and society. Activities should align with the 2023 National NAIDOC Week Theme For our Elders.

This grant opportunity provides funding to organisations to contribute to the costs of local and regional NAIDOC activities across Australia.

Both Indigenous and non-Indigenous legal entities may apply for 2023 NAIDOC Local Grants funding. Where there are two similarly ranked proposals, preference may be given to:

·        First Nations organisations (at least 51% Indigenous ownership and at least 51% Indigenous control)

·          activities that will involve First Nations peoples and communities in the design and delivery of the activity

·          activities in remote areas and areas where there is a high First Nations population, and include the local community.

Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria outlined in the 2023 NAIDOC Local Grants - Grant Opportunity Guidelines.

2023 NAIDOC Local Grants funded activities should align with the 2023 National NAIDOC Week Theme ‘For our Elders’ and should occur during the scheduled NAIDOC Week from 2 - 9 July 2023, or sometime during July 2023. Requests to run activities outside this timeframe will be considered on a case by case basis. An extension may be provided if there are extenuating circumstances. 

Should you be successful and unforeseen circumstances arise that mean you are unable to complete your activity during the proposed timeframe, you will need to discuss options with the National Indigenous Australians Agency by contacting NAIDOCgrants@niaa.gov.au or your Regional Office.

$1,600,000.00

Applications must be submitted by completing the online application form, available online at:

https://forms.business.gov.au/smartforms/servlet/SmartForm.html?formCode=PRD00-NIAAv1&FRID=4-I2GQHBQ&RegID=4-I36JBMD

To access grant documentation, you must create a login for GrantConnect and sign in. Signing in also means you will be notified about any changes to the documents or the grant round.

You will receive an electronic Application ID Number once your application has been lodged with the National Indigenous Australians Agency.

Before lodging an application, you must read and understand the 2023 NAIDOC Local Grants - Grant Opportunity Guidelines, taking note of the requirements to address risks associated with the spread of COVID. You should also read and understand the application form. 

You may also want to refer to the Questions and Answers document, which provides answers to frequently asked questions about the grant opportunity.