Key information
- Status: Open
- Grant amount: From $10,000 to $40,000
- Application opened: 1 October 2026
- Application closes: 30 November 2026
Program objective
The Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Grant (EDAEG) adopts a number of strategies to develop and support Aboriginal people through the creation of training and employment opportunities. Promoting diversity, innovation and service responsiveness in the NSW workforce, the Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Grant subsidises the salary, development and support costs of Aboriginal employees in public service agencies, local Government authorities and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.
This program is administered by Department of Education.
Eligibility
Who can apply
Organisations applying for funding under the EDAEG must be registered, based in NSW, and provide services within the State.
To be eligible, organisations must be a:
• NSW Public Service Agency
• NSW Local Government Authority (NSW LGA) operating under the Local Government Act 1993
• NSW ACCO who meet the eligibility requirements set out under Eligibility criteria for ACCOs in the guidelines.
Who the grant is targeted towards
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Types of projects funded under this grant
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Outcomes for projects funded under this grant
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Who can’t apply
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What costs you can't apply for
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Types of projects not funded under this grant
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Example projects
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What co-contributions are required
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Additional eligibility requirements
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What your application needs to include
Prepare your application with this checklist
Please refer to the Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Grant website - Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Grant.
Address the eligibility criteria
Each applicant, as part of an application response, must confirm that they meet the eligibility criteria.
Applicants that do not address the eligibility criteria in full may be excluded from the application process at the department's discretion.
Address the assessment criteria
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Start the application
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After the application is submitted
Successful applications will be decided by: Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Grant Team
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Support and contact
Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Grant Team - SWP.EDAEG@det.nsw.edu.au