ClosedNon-Profit2025-26 funding round
Aboriginal Community Initiatives Fund
Victorian Government · Australia
The Aboriginal Community Initiatives Fund provides Victorian Government funding to support Aboriginal-led community projects that address family violence and align with the Dhelk Dja 10 Year Agreement. The 2025-26 round includes support for prevention and early intervention initiatives and projects that strengthen local Aboriginal organisations and communities across Victoria.
Funding
Up to $100K
Location
Victoria
Who Can Apply
• Applicants must be not-for-profit groups
• Projects must be Aboriginal led, including Aboriginal-led partnerships
• Projects must be consistent with the goals and objectives of Dhelk Dja Action Groups
• Projects must strengthen the capacity of local Aboriginal organisations to address family violence
• Projects must provide an ongoing or long-term benefit to the community
• Projects must complement existing local community projects or initiatives
• Projects must demonstrate partnerships with other government or non-government initiatives
• Projects must align with the Dhelk Dja: Safe Our Way – Strong Culture, Strong Peoples, Strong Families 10 Year Agreement (2018-2028)
• Funded projects must provide an alcohol, drug and smoke free environment
• Funded projects must provide a culturally safe environment free from violence
• Volunteers and staff must hold a current Working with Children’s Check
• Applicants must have appropriate insurance cover, including public liability
• Applicants must have a positive working relationship with the Dhelk Dja Action Group
Applicants are not-for-profit groups. Funded projects must be Aboriginal led, including Aboriginal-led partnerships, be consistent with the goals and objectives of Dhelk Dja Action Groups, strengthen the capacity of local Aboriginal organisations to address family violence, provide an ongoing or long-term benefit to the community, complement existing local community projects or initiatives, demonstrate partnerships with other government or non-government initiatives, and align with the Dhelk Dja: Safe Our Way – Strong Culture, Strong Peoples, Strong Families 10 Year Agreement (2018-2028). All funded projects must provide an alcohol, drug and smoke free environment, provide a culturally safe environment free from violence, ensure volunteers and staff hold a current Working with Children’s Check, maintain appropriate insurance including public liability, and have a positive working relationship with the Dhelk Dja Action Group.
What's Funded
Aboriginal-led community projects, including prevention and early intervention initiatives addressing family violence, activities that encourage positive decision-making, leadership skills and knowledge sharing, and projects that strengthen the capacity of local Aboriginal organisations and complement existing local initiatives.Expected Outcomes
Projects are expected to support Aboriginal self-determination, deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal communities in addressing family violence, build local organisational capacity, provide ongoing or long-term community benefit, and align with regional Dhelk Dja Action Group priorities.Key Information
Applicant Types
non_profitindigenous_organisation
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communitytrainingother
Keywords
Aboriginalfamily violencepreventionearly interventioncommunity initiativesDhelk Djaself-determinationVictoria
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Aboriginal Community Initiatives Fund?
The Aboriginal Community Initiatives Fund is a non-profit grant offered by Victorian Government in Australia, providing Up to $100K in funding. The Aboriginal Community Initiatives Fund provides Victorian Government funding to support Aboriginal-led community projects that address family violence and align with the Dhelk Dja 10 Year Agreement. The 2025-26 round includes support for prevention and early intervention initiatives and projects that strengthen local Aboriginal organisations and communities across Victoria.
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How much funding does the Aboriginal Community Initiatives Fund provide?
The Aboriginal Community Initiatives Fund provides Up to $100K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Aboriginal Community Initiatives Fund?
- Applicants must be not-for-profit groups
- Projects must be Aboriginal led, including Aboriginal-led partnerships
- Projects must be consistent with the goals and objectives of Dhelk Dja Action Groups
- Projects must strengthen the capacity of local Aboriginal organisations to address family violence
- Projects must provide an ongoing or long-term benefit to the community
- Projects must complement existing local community projects or initiatives
- Projects must demonstrate partnerships with other government or non-government initiatives
- Projects must align with the Dhelk Dja: Safe Our Way – Strong Culture, Strong Peoples, Strong Families 10 Year Agreement (2018-2028)
- Funded projects must provide an alcohol, drug and smoke free environment
- Funded projects must provide a culturally safe environment free from violence
- Volunteers and staff must hold a current Working with Children’s Check
- Applicants must have appropriate insurance cover, including public liability
- Applicants must have a positive working relationship with the Dhelk Dja Action Group
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What activities are funded?
Aboriginal-led community projects, including prevention and early intervention initiatives addressing family violence, activities that encourage positive decision-making, leadership skills and knowledge sharing, and projects that strengthen the capacity of local Aboriginal organisations and complement existing local initiatives.
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How do I apply for the Aboriginal Community Initiatives Fund?
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