ClosedNon-Profit
Aboriginal Communities Disaster Preparedness- Grant Program — NSW
$100K – $100K available
Department of Communities and Justice
This New South Wales grant program funds Aboriginal-led disaster preparedness projects in the Mogo and Toomelah communities. It supports stronger local partnerships, culturally informed emergency management, and community engagement to improve disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
Funding
$100K – $100K
Closed
20 Jan 2025
Duration
up to 16 months
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Applicant must be a NSW Local Aboriginal Land Council or an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation operating in Mogo or Toomelah.
• Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations must be registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations.
• Applicant must have appropriate insurance with a minimum of $10 million.
• Applicant must address the NSW National Redress Scheme sanctions.
• Funded project must employ a community engagement officer.
• Projects must be delivered by 30 June 2026.
Applicants must be either NSW Local Aboriginal Land Councils or Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations that operate and work within the communities of Mogo and Toomelah. Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations must be registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations. All applicants must have appropriate insurance of at least $10 million, address the NSW National Redress Scheme sanctions, and employ a community engagement officer as part of the funded project.
What's Funded
Projects that strengthen local emergency management partnerships, develop local emergency response plans, integrate Aboriginal cultural and caring for Country knowledge into disaster management, and employ a community engagement officer to support preparedness and recovery activities.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Improved disaster preparedness and recovery capability in Aboriginal communities, stronger partnerships with local emergency management agencies, culturally informed local emergency response planning, and delivery of project outcomes by 30 June 2026 with final acquittal by 30 July 2026.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
indigenous_organisationnon_profit
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communitysustainabilityother
Keywords
Aboriginal communitiesdisaster preparednessemergency managementcommunity resilienceLocal Aboriginal Land CouncilAboriginal Community Controlled OrganisationMogoToomelah
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the Aboriginal Communities Disaster Preparedness- Grant Program?
The Aboriginal Communities Disaster Preparedness- Grant Program is a non-profit grant offered by Department of Communities and Justice in Australia, providing $100K – $100K in funding. This New South Wales grant program funds Aboriginal-led disaster preparedness projects in the Mogo and Toomelah communities. It supports stronger local partnerships, culturally informed emergency management, and community engagement to improve disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
2
How much funding does the Aboriginal Communities Disaster Preparedness- Grant Program provide?
The Aboriginal Communities Disaster Preparedness- Grant Program provides $100K – $100K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 16 months.
3
Who is eligible for the Aboriginal Communities Disaster Preparedness- Grant Program?
- Applicant must be a NSW Local Aboriginal Land Council or an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation operating in Mogo or Toomelah.
- Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations must be registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations.
- Applicant must have appropriate insurance with a minimum of $10 million.
- Applicant must address the NSW National Redress Scheme sanctions.
- Funded project must employ a community engagement officer.
- Projects must be delivered by 30 June 2026.
4
When does the Aboriginal Communities Disaster Preparedness- Grant Program close?
Applications closed on 20 Jan 2025.
5
What activities are funded?
Projects that strengthen local emergency management partnerships, develop local emergency response plans, integrate Aboriginal cultural and caring for Country knowledge into disaster management, and employ a community engagement officer to support preparedness and recovery activities.
6
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