2023 NAIDOC Local Grants Opportunity

The 2023 NAIDOC Local Grants aims to assist with the cost of activities being held during NAIDOC Week 2023 (2 - 9 July) that celebrate First Nations’ histories, cultures, achievements and continuing contributions to our country and society. Activities should align with the 2023 National NAIDOC Week Theme For our Elders.

This grant opportunity provides funding to organisations to contribute to the costs of local and regional NAIDOC activities across Australia.

The objectives of the program are to promote:

• The expression, engagement and conservation of First Nations' cultures
• First Nations peoples' participation in the social and economic life of Australia, and
• Broader understanding and acceptance of the unique place of First Nations' cultures in Australian society.

The intended outcomes of the program are to:

• Contribute to the maintenance and strengthening of First Nations peoples' cultural expression and conservation, including recognition of Australia's shared history and valuable First Nations' heritage
• Support activities that increase the participation of First Nations peoples' in Australian society through healing and improved individual, community and organisational capability and leadership, and
• Promote the unique place First Nations people and their cultures have in Australian society.

Both Indigenous and non-Indigenous legal entities may apply for 2023 NAIDOC Local Grants funding. Where there are two similarly ranked proposals, preference may be given to:

1. First Nations organisations (at least 51% Indigenous ownership and at least 51% Indigenous control)
2. Activities that will involve First Nations peoples and communities in the design and delivery of the activitys
3. Ativities in remote areas and areas where there is a high First Nations population, and include the local community.

Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria outlined in the 2023 NAIDOC Local Grants - Grant Opportunity Guidelines.

2023 NAIDOC Local Grants funded activities should align with the 2023 National NAIDOC Week Theme ‘For our Elders’ and should occur during the scheduled NAIDOC Week from 2 - 9 July 2023, or sometime during July 2023. Requests to run activities outside this timeframe will be considered on a case by case basis. An extension may be provided if there are extenuating circumstances.