Aboriginal Affairs NAIDOC Grants Program

Overview

NAIDOC Grant funding is provided by Aboriginal Affairs NSW to support activities and events in NSW held during NAIDOC Week (2 July – 9 July 2023) that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements.

The theme for NAIDOC Week in 2023 is For Our Elders at https://www.naidoc.org.au/.

Events and activities must be held between 2 July 2023 and 30 November 2023.

When can I apply for funding?

Applications open Monday 13 February 2023

Applications close 2pm Friday 24 March 2023.
Late applications will not be considered or accepted unless Aboriginal Affairs NSW, in its sole discretion, determines that it is in the interests of the fairness of the program to accept the late application. See the FAQs for more details.

How much can I apply for?

Applicants can apply for grants from $500 to $3,000. Aboriginal Affairs NSW has allocated $250,000 for NAIDOC Grant funding in 2023.

Who can apply?

Aboriginal Affairs NSW NAIDOC Grants, where possible, are distributed to Aboriginal run and controlled organisations.

Eligible applicants are:

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 Council operating under the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW)
Incorporated Cooperatives (incorporated under state/territory legislation, and commonly have ’Cooperative' in their legal name)
incorporated trustees on behalf of a trust, including Catholic School trusts
unincorporated groups who have entered into an agreement with an eligible organisation to receive and manage the funding

Applicants must be located in NSW and/or delivering a service to communities within NSW.

Applicants must have public liability of at least $10 million per claim.

Applicants not eligible for funding are:

individuals
Federal and State Government agencies and bodies, including public schools and hospitals
NSW Public Schools (however, can partner with an eligible organisation)
for-profit organisations, including Aboriginal businesses
unincorporated organisations or groups without an eligible auspicing organisation
organisations that have not met project requirements, including acquittal and reporting for NAIDOC Grant funding received from Aboriginal Affairs NSW in the previous two years.

NSW Public Schools

NSW Public Schools cannot apply for NAIDOC Grants. NSW Public Schools that want to apply for a NAIDOC Grant should approach an eligible organisation to partner with, such as an incorporated P&C, incorporated local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) or Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) to be the applicant.

Unincorporated groups

If an unincorporated group wishes to apply for a NAIDOC Grant, they will need to partner with an eligible organisation to receive and administer the funding. The eligible organisation must apply on behalf of the unincorporated group.

Guidelines and Resources

For further information, including what can be funded and selection criteria, download the following supporting documents:

2023 NAIDOC Grants Program Guidelines

Step by Step Guide for Applicants

Frequently Asked Questions

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Applications are to be completed online at https://aboriginalaffairs.smartygrants.com.au/

Support and contacts

If you have any questions regarding the Aboriginal Affairs NSW NAIDOC Grants, please contact your nearest Aboriginal Affairs NSW regional office on the phone numbers below:

Batemans Bay 02 8575 1037

Tamworth 02 8575 1172

Coffs Harbour 02 9566 8318

Broken Hill 02 9228 5224

Bourke 02 9228 5224

Dubbo 02 8575 1073

Newcastle 02 9273 3968

Sydney 02 8575 1105

Website: www.aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au

Email: grants@aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au

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