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Agency Collaborates – Community Initiated
National Indigenous Australians Agency · Australia
This National Indigenous Australians Agency funding opportunity supports community-initiated proposals that address identified needs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Proposals must be developed with the target community or group, and applications can only be submitted after discussion with the Agency and an invitation to apply.
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
In order to be eligible to apply for funding under the Community Initiated Grants funding opportunity, applicants must have had a discussion with their local NIAA regional office, been invited to apply for funding by the Agency, and been provided with a grant opportunity ID. Organisations may only submit an application if they have been invited to apply by the Agency.
What's Funded
Community-initiated activities that respond to identified needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, developed with the affected community or group and submitted following engagement with a local NIAA regional office.Expected Outcomes
Projects are expected to address a demonstrated community need for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people where no other current funding avenues are available, with activities shaped in collaboration with the target community.Free Eligibility Check
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Applicant Types
non_profitindigenous_organisationother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communityother
Keywords
Indigenous communitiesAboriginal and Torres Strait Islandercommunity initiatedNIAAIndigenous Advancement Strategynon-competitive
Frequently Asked Questions
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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. This National Indigenous Australians Agency funding opportunity supports community-initiated proposals that address identified needs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Proposals must be developed with the target community or group, and applications can only be submitted after discussion with the Agency and an invitation to apply.
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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
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When does the Agency Collaborates – Community Initiated close?
Applications close on 30 Dec 2026. This is a rolling program — new rounds may open.
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What activities are funded?
Community-initiated activities that respond to identified needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, developed with the affected community or group and submitted following engagement with a local NIAA regional office.
5
How do I apply for the Agency Collaborates – Community Initiated?
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