NAIDOC Grant funding is provided by Aboriginal Affairs NSW to support activities and events in NSW held during NAIDOC Week (2 July to 9 July 2023) that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements.
Key information
- Status: Closed
- Grant amount: From $500 to $3,000
- Application opened: 16 February 2023
- Application closed: 24 March 2023, 2:00 pm
Program objective
The theme for NAIDOC Week in 2023 is For Our Elders.
Events and activities must be held between 2 July 2023 and 30 November 2023.
This program is funded and administered by Aboriginal Affairs.
Eligibility
Aboriginal Affairs NSW NAIDOC Grants, where possible, are distributed to Aboriginal run and controlled organisations.
Who can apply
- 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.
Who can’t apply
- 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 2 years.
Types of projects funded under this grant
- community festivals and fun days
- public exhibitions
- community gatherings
- cultural workshops
- NAIDOC-themed sporting activities or competitions
- school community–based activities
- women’s, men’s and Elders-only activities.
What can’t you apply for
- activities and events that have already been held
- activities that are the responsibility of government agencies
- activities that are exclusively for the benefit of the applicant organisation and its staff, such as cultural capability activities
- activities and events held outside NSW
- capital purchases – any type of building, construction or capital works, including renovations to a building, housing-related costs or the purchase of land
- purchasing equipment such as office equipment, tents and IT equipment
- gifts, including gift cards and merchandise to distribute as gifts
- private events such as those open only to members of a specific organisation
- sitting fees, travel allowances or costs associated with the membership of boards/councils
- operating and administrative costs such as rent
- costs that are not directly associated with the activity or event.
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What your application needs to include
Prepare your application with this checklist
Supporting Documents
The below documents are required before you submit your application:
• Certificate of Currency: applicants must have public liability insurance of at least $10 million per claim.
Applicants can choose to submit a video response to application questions on project objectives and outcomes. Aboriginal Affairs NSW regional staff are available to support applicants with recording and preparing a file for upload if required.
Address the assessment criteria
| Assessment Criteria | What are we looking for? |
|---|---|
| Alignment with Bowraville Healing and Memorials Grants program objectives | Event supports the healing of family and community and demonstrates clearly defined project activities associated with the administration and operation of the event. |
| Aboriginal Community Support | Aboriginal people are involved in the development and delivery of the activity or event. |
| Capacity to deliver | Applicant has demonstrated capacity to undertake and complete the activity or event. This will include consideration of any previous funding provided to the applicant by AANSW. |
| Value for Money | The activity or event demonstrates value for money. |
After the application is submitted
Once the funding round closes, applications will be screened for eligibility. Ineligible applicants will be notified in writing. Eligible applications will then be assessed by a panel of 8 senior Aboriginal Affairs NSW staff (from regional and Sydney-based teams), based on the assessment criteria, within 4 weeks of the round closing.
Support and contact
AANSW Regional Offices:
Batemans Bay 02 8575 1037
Tamworth 02 8575 1172
Coffs Harbour 02 8575 1068
Broken Hill 02 9228 5224
Bourke 02 9228 5224
Dubbo 02 8575 1073
Newcastle 02 9273 3968
Sydney 02 8575 1105
or email: grants@aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au