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Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity

National Indigenous Australians Agency · Australia

The Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity provides strategic and rapid-response funding to address local issues benefiting First Nations people and improving community and government engagement. Grants support small-scale, short-term, one-off proposals aligned to community needs, government priorities and Closing the Gap targets.

Official Grant Page

Funding

Up to $125K

Deadline

30 June 2026

Duration

up to 1 year

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

• Must be invited by the NIAA to apply • Must have an active ABN (unless exempt in special cases) • Must have an Australian financial institution account • Must be an eligible entity type under the grant guidelines; individuals must be permanent residents of Australia
To be eligible to apply for grant funding under the Local Investments Funding grant opportunity you must be invited by the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) to apply for funding to address an identified need under the grant opportunity; have an Australian Business Number (ABN), with exemptions possibly applying in special cases; where relevant, be registered for GST; if an individual, be a permanent resident of Australia; have an account with an Australian financial institution; and be one of the eligible entity types identified in the Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity Guidelines. Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria outlined in the grant opportunity guidelines.

What's Funded

Small-scale infrastructure, cultural activities, one-off short-term projects addressing immediate local need, and co-contributions to larger projects that leverage other government, council or organisational funding.

Expected Outcomes

Projects are expected to address identified local issues, benefit First Nations people, improve community and government engagement, and deliver outcomes aligned to community needs, government priorities and Closing the Gap targets.

Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profitindigenous_organisationlocal_governmentindividualother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communitycapital_expenditureother

Keywords

First NationsIndigenous communitiescommunity engagementClosing the Gaplocal issuessmall scale infrastructurecultural activitiesrapid response

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity?

The Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity is a non-profit grant offered by National Indigenous Australians Agency in Australia, providing Up to $125K in funding. The Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity provides strategic and rapid-response funding to address local issues benefiting First Nations people and improving community and government engagement. Grants support small-scale, short-term, one-off proposals aligned to community needs, government priorities and Closing the Gap targets.

How much funding does the Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity provide?

The Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity provides Up to $125K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 1 year.

Who is eligible for the Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity?

• Must be invited by the NIAA to apply • Must have an active ABN (unless exempt in special cases) • Must have an Australian financial institution account • Must be an eligible entity type under the grant guidelines; individuals must be permanent residents of Australia

When does the Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity close?

Applications close on 30 June 2026.

What activities are funded?

Small-scale infrastructure, cultural activities, one-off short-term projects addressing immediate local need, and co-contributions to larger projects that leverage other government, council or organisational funding.

How do I apply for the Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity?

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