Connecting to Country program
The Connecting to Country program supports projects that enable Western Australian Aboriginal people and organisations to undertake on Country activities that foster the intergenerational transfer of knowledge, preservation of culture and strengthening of communities.
The program intends to:
- facilitate sharing of cultural knowledge and skills between generations, such as the preservation of language, stories and dance
- recognise Aboriginal cultural leadership within the Aboriginal community and support leadership development in young people
- contribute to stronger community mental health and wellbeing
- strengthen, protect and maintain traditional ways of maintaining cultural knowledge.
Eligibility
Applications are open to Western Australian based:
- Aboriginal individuals
- Aboriginal groups including youth, community, men’s and women’s groups
- Aboriginal-led organisations including art, community, cultural, language, media, health, or ranger organisations
- organisations that work with Aboriginal people in community, including local government authorities and organisations that deliver targeted services to Aboriginal people or communities; if their applications demonstrate:
- strong Aboriginal governance, leadership and self-determination
- evidence of significant Aboriginal community involvement in the project including consultation, planning, decision-making and project management.
| Round | Open | Draft review | Close | Projects beginning after | Notification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 9:00am 2 September 2025 | 4:00pm 25 September 2025 | 4:00pm 9 October 2025 | 15 January 2026 | Approximately 12 weeks after round closing date |
Who can apply
- Aboriginal communities
- Community organisations
- Education institutions
- Groups
- Individuals
- Industry representative bodies
- Local governments
Amount available
- Connecting to Country: Up to $25,000
Guidelines
You must read the guidelines before submitting an application as they provide essential information.
