Key information
- Status: Closed
- Grant amount: From $1,000 to $15,000
- Application opened: 15 March 2024
- Application closed: 13 May 2024, 9:00 am
Program objective
The Small Grant Program funds eligible projects that align with the objectives Aboriginal Languages Trust Strategic Plan.
Strategic Plan 2022-2027 (16).pdf
This program is administered by Aboriginal Languages Trust.
Eligibility
Who can apply
The following NSW Aboriginal not for profit Community organisations and groups are eligible:
- an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the (Commonwealth) Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006
- a company incorporated in Australia under the (Commonwealth) Corporations Act 2001
- an Incorporated Association (incorporated under state legislation, and commonly have ‘Association’ or ‘Incorporated’ or ‘Inc.’ in their legal name)
- an Incorporated Cooperative (incorporated under state legislation, and commonly have ’Cooperative’ in their legal name)
- an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust
- a Local Aboriginal Land Council under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW)
The following NSW Aboriginal Sole Traders are eligible where they are:
- an Aboriginal sole trader whose primary business activity relates to cultural expression or revitalisation (noting projects must not be profit-making in nature)
Types of projects funded under this grant
- Community driven Language activities that support the growth and recognition of Aboriginal Language
- Strengthening Aboriginal Community participation in Language activities state-wide or nationally
- Meeting short term Language training and development costs of Aboriginal Community organisations and groups
When the project can start and end
The project should be started by 15 March 2024 and the project must be completed by 30 June 2025.
Who can’t apply
The following organisations and groups are not eligible:
- for-profit organisations (including Aboriginal businesses)
- state and federal government agencies
- local councils under the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW)
- schools, universities, TAFE colleges, Adult and Community Education (ACE) colleges and government funded preschools
- incorporated organisations that are not Aboriginal Community controlled
- unincorporated groups without an Auspicing body
Example projects
Examples of activities include:
- invitation to attend a forum, presentation, or performance opportunity state-wide, nationally, or residency opportunity state-wide or nationally
- a skills development initiative
- attendance at a significant Language cultural event.
What your application needs to include
Prepare your application with this checklist
Public Liability Insurance
Evidence of Community Support
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
The Assessment Panel appointed by the ALT will assess projects against the following criteria:
- Will improve Aboriginal Language outcomes for the identified group or Community
- Aboriginal Language program is Community-owned, driven and supported
- Capacity of the recipient to undertake and complete the project. This will include consideration of any previous grants provided by ALT to the recipient
- Risks and/or local sensitivities that may occur because of providing funding
- Aboriginal sole traders to clearly demonstrate delivery of successful Language activities to Aboriginal Community/ies in which they work
After the application is submitted
Successful applications will be decided by: The Executive Director
Application reffered to assessment panel o review and make recommendations to the ALT Executive Director.
ALT Executive Director makes the decision based on the recommendations.
If approved a funding agreement is issued.
If eligibility criteria is not met, a response is given to the applicant in writing. Followed up by ALT to discuss the outcome of the assessment. The applicant may resubmit.
Support and contact
Aboriginal Languages Trust
Community Investment Team
grants@ alt.nsw.gov.au or 1300 036 406