ClosedNon-ProfitClient Experience Initiatives 8 FY 2025/26
AHO - Client Experience Initiatives 8 FY- 2025/26 — NSW
Up to $150K available
Department of Communities and Justice
A closed New South Wales grant for Aboriginal organisations to co-design and deliver community-led initiatives addressing housing and social needs for Aboriginal people, families and communities. Funding supports local projects that improve outcomes in areas such as health, wellbeing, education and employment.
Funding
Up to $150K
Closed
31 Oct 2025
Duration
up to 1 month
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Applicant must be an Aboriginal organisation as defined in the NSW Aboriginal Procurement Policy.
• Organisation must have at least 50% Aboriginal ownership.
• Organisation should be recognised through Supply Nation, NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce, Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations, or be registered by the Aboriginal Housing Office NSW as an Aboriginal Community Housing Provider or Aboriginal Community Housing Organisation.
• Proposed delivery location must be within New South Wales.
• Applicant must demonstrate it has worked in the community where the initiative will be delivered.
• Applicant must not currently be receiving funding for the proposed initiative from any other entity.
• Applicant must not have previously received funding to deliver an AHO Client Experience Initiative.
• Applicant should have capacity to deliver the project in the allocated timeframe with a dedicated worker.
• Applicant should have capacity to collect data and complete reporting.
• Applicant should be willing to co-design with the Aboriginal Housing Office and other stakeholders.
Applicants must be Aboriginal organisations as defined in the NSW Aboriginal Procurement Policy, with at least 50% Aboriginal ownership and recognition through an appropriate organisation such as Supply Nation, NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce, Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations, or registration by the Aboriginal Housing Office NSW as an Aboriginal Community Housing Provider or Aboriginal Community Housing Organisation. Proposed delivery locations must be within New South Wales. Applicants must demonstrate they have worked in the community where the initiative will be delivered, must not currently be receiving funding for the proposed initiative from any other entity, and must not have previously received funding to deliver an AHO Client Experience Initiative. The organisation should have capacity to deliver the project in the allocated timeframe with a dedicated worker, collect data and complete reporting, and participate in co-design with AHO and other stakeholders.
What's Funded
Aboriginal-led co-design initiatives that address identified housing and social needs in local communities, including planning and delivery of projects supported by community consultation, stakeholder collaboration, business planning, data collection and reporting.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Positive outcomes for Aboriginal people, families and communities through locally appropriate initiatives, demonstrated community benefit, measurable outcomes, completed reporting, and risk-managed project delivery.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_profitother
Stage
established
Funding Purposes
communityemploymenttrainingother
Keywords
Aboriginalcommunityhousingsocial needsco-designNew South Waleswellbeingeducation
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the AHO - Client Experience Initiatives 8 FY- 2025/26?
The AHO - Client Experience Initiatives 8 FY- 2025/26 is a non-profit grant offered by Department of Communities and Justice in Australia, providing Up to $150K in funding. A closed New South Wales grant for Aboriginal organisations to co-design and deliver community-led initiatives addressing housing and social needs for Aboriginal people, families and communities. Funding supports local projects that improve outcomes in areas such as health, wellbeing, education and employment.
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How much funding does the AHO - Client Experience Initiatives 8 FY- 2025/26 provide?
The AHO - Client Experience Initiatives 8 FY- 2025/26 provides Up to $150K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 1 month.
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Who is eligible for the AHO - Client Experience Initiatives 8 FY- 2025/26?
- Applicant must be an Aboriginal organisation as defined in the NSW Aboriginal Procurement Policy.
- Organisation must have at least 50% Aboriginal ownership.
- Organisation should be recognised through Supply Nation, NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce, Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations, or be registered by the Aboriginal Housing Office NSW as an Aboriginal Community Housing Provider or Aboriginal Community Housing Organisation.
- Proposed delivery location must be within New South Wales.
- Applicant must demonstrate it has worked in the community where the initiative will be delivered.
- Applicant must not currently be receiving funding for the proposed initiative from any other entity.
- Applicant must not have previously received funding to deliver an AHO Client Experience Initiative.
- Applicant should have capacity to deliver the project in the allocated timeframe with a dedicated worker.
- Applicant should have capacity to collect data and complete reporting.
- Applicant should be willing to co-design with the Aboriginal Housing Office and other stakeholders.
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When does the AHO - Client Experience Initiatives 8 FY- 2025/26 close?
Applications closed on 31 Oct 2025.
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What activities are funded?
Aboriginal-led co-design initiatives that address identified housing and social needs in local communities, including planning and delivery of projects supported by community consultation, stakeholder collaboration, business planning, data collection and reporting.
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