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Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity

National Indigenous Australians Agency · Australia

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

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Funding

Up to $125K

Deadline

30 June 2026

Duration

up to 1 year

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

• Be invited by the National Indigenous Australians Agency to apply for funding under the Local Investments Funding grant opportunity • Have an Australian Business Number (ABN), noting exemptions may apply in special cases • Where relevant, be registered for GST • If applying as an individual, be a permanent resident of Australia • Have an account with an Australian financial institution • Be one of the eligible entity types identified in the Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity Guidelines • Meet all eligibility criteria outlined in the Local Investments Grant Opportunity Guidelines
To be eligible, applicants must be invited by the National Indigenous Australians Agency to apply for funding to address an identified need under this grant opportunity. Applicants must have an Australian Business Number, 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 grant opportunity guidelines. Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria outlined in the Local Investments Grant Opportunity Guidelines.

What's Funded

Small-scale, short-term, one-off proposals addressing immediate local need with community support, including small-scale infrastructure, cultural activities, and co-contributions to larger projects that leverage other government or partner funding.

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Expected Outcomes

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

Applicant Types

non_profitindigenous_organisationlocal_governmentindividualother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communitycapital_expenditureother

Keywords

First NationsIndigenous communitiescommunity engagementClosing the Gaplocal needssmall-scale infrastructurecultural activitiesco-contribution

Official Grant Page

National Indigenous Australians Agency

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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 small-scale, short-term funding to address immediate local issues benefiting First Nations people and improving community and government engagement. Grants support activities aligned to community needs, government priorities and Closing the Gap targets.
2

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.
3

Who is eligible for the Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity?

  • Be invited by the National Indigenous Australians Agency to apply for funding under the Local Investments Funding grant opportunity
  • Have an Australian Business Number (ABN), noting exemptions may apply in special cases
  • Where relevant, be registered for GST
  • If applying as an individual, be a permanent resident of Australia
  • Have an account with an Australian financial institution
  • Be one of the eligible entity types identified in the Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity Guidelines
  • Meet all eligibility criteria outlined in the Local Investments Grant Opportunity Guidelines
4

When does the Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity close?

Applications close on 30 June 2026.
5

What activities are funded?

Small-scale, short-term, one-off proposals addressing immediate local need with community support, including small-scale infrastructure, cultural activities, and co-contributions to larger projects that leverage other government or partner funding.
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How do I apply for the Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity?

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