The Aboriginal Establishment and Expansion Fund (AEEF) aims to support new and existing ACT ACCOs to build organisational capacity and capability to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Canberra.
The AEEF is designed to support the growth and sustainability of new and existing ACT ACCOs, consistent with the ACT Government commitments under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap Priority Reform 2: Building the community-controlled sector and the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Agreement 2019-2028.
Who this is for
This grant is for new and existing Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations who provide culturally appropriate human services to the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
What you get
A grant of up to $15,000 in the Start Up tier.
A grant of up to $150,000 in the Establishment tier.
A grant of up to $150,000 in the Development tier.
A grant of up to $120,000 in the Growth tier.
Check if you can apply
Organisations can apply if they are delivering human services in the ACT and meet Clause 44 of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, or if they are a partnership or collaboration being led by an ACCO who delivers human services in the ACT.
Applicants must be an organisation established to provide culturally appropriate human services to the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Applicants must operate in and have established governance structures in the ACT.
Applicants must have no overdue acquittals.
What you can do
The AEEF is designed to support the growth and sustainability of new and existing ACT ACCOs by providing a funding source focused on supporting establishment, capacity and capability building activities.
Your project must occur for the benefit of ACT ACCOs and address the assessment criteria.
Please refer to the guidelines for examples of projects and activities.
Before you apply
You should read the grant guidelines for 2026-27 before you apply.