ClosedNon-Profit2023
Aboriginal Affairs NSW 2023 NAIDOC Grants — NSW
$500 – $3K available
Aboriginal Affairs
NAIDOC Grant funding is provided by Aboriginal Affairs NSW to support activities and events in New South Wales held during NAIDOC Week 2023 that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements. Grants support community-based events and activities held between 2 July 2023 and 30 November 2023.
Funding
$500 – $3K
Closed
24 Mar 2023
Duration
Activities and events must be held between 2023-07-02 and 2023-11-30; acquittal due 21 days after project end date or by 2023-12-21 whichever is sooner
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Incorporated not-for-profit organisations registered with NSW Fair Trading under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW) can apply.
• Aboriginal corporations registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth) can apply.
• Not-for-profit companies incorporated in Australia under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) can apply.
• Local Aboriginal Land Councils established under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW) can apply.
• New South Wales local councils operating under the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) can apply.
• Incorporated cooperatives can apply.
• Incorporated trustees on behalf of a trust, including Catholic School trusts, can apply.
• Unincorporated groups can apply only if they have entered into an agreement with an eligible organisation to receive and manage the funding.
• Individuals cannot apply.
• Federal and State Government agencies and bodies, including public schools and hospitals, cannot apply.
• New South Wales Public Schools cannot apply directly, but can partner with an eligible organisation.
• For-profit organisations, including Aboriginal businesses, cannot apply.
• Unincorporated organisations or groups without an eligible auspicing organisation cannot apply.
• Organisations that have not met project requirements, including acquittal and reporting for NAIDOC Grant funding received from Aboriginal Affairs NSW in the previous 2 years, cannot apply.
• Activities and events must be held in New South Wales.
• Activities and events that have already been held are not eligible.
• Applicants must hold public liability insurance of at least $10 million per claim.
Applicants can include incorporated not-for-profit organisations registered with NSW Fair Trading under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW), Aboriginal corporations registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth), not-for-profit companies incorporated in Australia under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), Local Aboriginal Land Councils established under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW), NSW local councils operating under the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), incorporated cooperatives, incorporated trustees on behalf of a trust, and unincorporated groups with an agreement with an eligible auspicing organisation. Individuals, federal and state government agencies and bodies including public schools and hospitals, NSW Public Schools (except as partners), for-profit organisations including Aboriginal businesses, unincorporated organisations or groups without an eligible auspicing organisation, and organisations that have not met project requirements including acquittal and reporting for NAIDOC Grant funding received from Aboriginal Affairs NSW in the previous 2 years cannot apply. Activities must be held in New South Wales between 2 July 2023 and 30 November 2023. Applicants must have public liability insurance of at least $10 million per claim.
What's Funded
Eligible projects include community festivals and fun days, public exhibitions, community gatherings, cultural workshops, NAIDOC-themed sporting activities or competitions, school community-based activities, and women’s, men’s and Elders-only activities.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Funded activities are expected to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements during NAIDOC Week, support healing of family and community, involve Aboriginal people in development and delivery, and demonstrate capacity to deliver value for money.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
non_profitindigenous_organisationlocal_governmentcooperativetrust
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
community
Keywords
NAIDOCAboriginalTorres Strait Islandercommunity eventscultureNew South Walesnot-for-profitlocal councils
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the Aboriginal Affairs NSW 2023 NAIDOC Grants?
The Aboriginal Affairs NSW 2023 NAIDOC Grants is a non-profit grant offered by Aboriginal Affairs in Australia, providing $500 – $3K in funding. NAIDOC Grant funding is provided by Aboriginal Affairs NSW to support activities and events in New South Wales held during NAIDOC Week 2023 that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements. Grants support community-based events and activities held between 2 July 2023 and 30 November 2023.
2
How much funding does the Aboriginal Affairs NSW 2023 NAIDOC Grants provide?
The Aboriginal Affairs NSW 2023 NAIDOC Grants provides $500 – $3K in funding. The typical project duration is Activities and events must be held between 2023-07-02 and 2023-11-30; acquittal due 21 days after project end date or by 2023-12-21 whichever is sooner.
3
Who is eligible for the Aboriginal Affairs NSW 2023 NAIDOC Grants?
- Incorporated not-for-profit organisations registered with NSW Fair Trading under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW) can apply.
- Aboriginal corporations registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth) can apply.
- Not-for-profit companies incorporated in Australia under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) can apply.
- Local Aboriginal Land Councils established under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW) can apply.
- New South Wales local councils operating under the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) can apply.
- Incorporated cooperatives can apply.
- Incorporated trustees on behalf of a trust, including Catholic School trusts, can apply.
- Unincorporated groups can apply only if they have entered into an agreement with an eligible organisation to receive and manage the funding.
- Individuals cannot apply.
- Federal and State Government agencies and bodies, including public schools and hospitals, cannot apply.
- New South Wales Public Schools cannot apply directly, but can partner with an eligible organisation.
- For-profit organisations, including Aboriginal businesses, cannot apply.
- Unincorporated organisations or groups without an eligible auspicing organisation cannot apply.
- Organisations that have not met project requirements, including acquittal and reporting for NAIDOC Grant funding received from Aboriginal Affairs NSW in the previous 2 years, cannot apply.
- Activities and events must be held in New South Wales.
- Activities and events that have already been held are not eligible.
- Applicants must hold public liability insurance of at least $10 million per claim.
4
When does the Aboriginal Affairs NSW 2023 NAIDOC Grants close?
Applications closed on 24 Mar 2023.
5
What activities are funded?
Eligible projects include community festivals and fun days, public exhibitions, community gatherings, cultural workshops, NAIDOC-themed sporting activities or competitions, school community-based activities, and women’s, men’s and Elders-only activities.
6
How do I apply for the Aboriginal Affairs NSW 2023 NAIDOC Grants?
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