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Agency Collaborates – Community Initiated — Australia, 2025-26

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National Indigenous Australians Agency

A non-competitive Indigenous Advancement Strategy funding opportunity for proposals that address identified needs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Organisations must discuss proposals with the National Indigenous Australians Agency and may only apply if invited by the Agency.

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Deadline

Rolling / Ongoing

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

• Had a discussion with your local NIAA regional office • Been invited to apply for funding by the Agency • Been provided with a grant opportunity ID • Organisations may only submit an application if they have been invited to apply by the Agency
To be eligible, applicants must have discussed their proposal with their local NIAA regional office, been invited by the Agency to apply for funding, and been provided with a grant opportunity ID. Applications may only be submitted by organisations that have been invited to apply.

What's Funded

Community-initiated activities developed with the target Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community or group to address an identified need where no other current funding avenues are available.

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Expected Outcomes

Projects should respond to identified community needs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and be developed in collaboration with the affected community or group.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profitindigenous_organisationother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communityother

Keywords

Indigenous communitiesAboriginal and Torres Strait Islandercommunity initiatedIndigenous Advancement Strategynon-competitiveNIAA

Official Grant Page

National Indigenous Australians Agency

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Agency Collaborates – Community Initiated?

The Agency Collaborates – Community Initiated is a non-profit grant offered by National Indigenous Australians Agency in Australia. A non-competitive Indigenous Advancement Strategy funding opportunity for proposals that address identified needs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Organisations must discuss proposals with the National Indigenous Australians Agency and may only apply if invited by the Agency.
2

Who is eligible for the Agency Collaborates – Community Initiated?

  • Had a discussion with your local NIAA regional office
  • Been invited to apply for funding by the Agency
  • Been provided with a grant opportunity ID
  • Organisations may only submit an application if they have been invited to apply by the Agency
3

When does the Agency Collaborates – Community Initiated close?

Applications close on 30 Dec 2026. This is a rolling program — new rounds may open.
4

What activities are funded?

Community-initiated activities developed with the target Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community or group to address an identified need where no other current funding avenues are available.
5

How do I apply for the Agency Collaborates – Community Initiated?

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