Key information
- Status: Closed
- Grant amount: From $1,000 to $5,000
- Application opened: 23 August 2024
- Application closed: 16 September 2024, 9:00 am
Program objective
The objective of the NSW Aboriginal Languages Week Grant Program is to support events and activities that celebrate Aboriginal Languages in NSW to:
- Raise awareness of the history and future of NSW Aboriginal Languages
- Showcase NSW Languages work and celebrate Languages achievements
- Increase support for NSW Languages revitalisation and promote “best practice” Languages use
- Encourage participation in Languages learning, particularly young Aboriginal people
- Connect mob to the Languages learning, education, and employment opportunities
- Aligns with the objectives and functions of the Aboriginal Languages Act 2017 (NSW) and aligns with the ALT Strategic Plan 2022 - 2027 » Aboriginal Languages Trust (nsw.gov.au)
This program is administered by Aboriginal Languages Trust.
Eligibility
Who can apply
Who can apply for funding:
To be eligible you must be:
- an Aboriginal Community-controlled, not-for-profit organisation working with Aboriginal communities in NSW, and one of the following organisation types:
- an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth)
- a company incorporated in Australia under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
- a Local Aboriginal Land Council under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW)
- an Incorporated Association (incorporated under state legislation, and commonly have ‘Association’ or ‘Incorporated’ or ‘Inc’ in their legal name)
- an unincorporated Aboriginal community group with a not-for-profit auspice organisation of one of the following organisation types:
- an Aboriginal and Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth)
- a company incorporated in Australia under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
- a Local Aboriginal Land Council under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW)
- an Incorporated Association (incorporated under state legislation, and commonly have ‘Association’ or ‘Incorporated’ or ‘Inc’ in their legal name)
Note: Applicants must be located in NSW and/or delivering a service to communities within NSW.
Note: Applicants must have public liability of at least $10 million per claim.
Types of projects funded under this grant
Funding can be used for projects that meet any of the aims and objectives of NSW Aboriginal Languages Week Grant Program, to:
- Raise awareness of the history and future of NSW Aboriginal Languages
- Showcase NSW Languages work and celebrate Languages achievements
- Increase support for NSW Languages revitalisation and promote “best practice” Languages use
- Encourage participation in Languages learning, particularly young Aboriginal people
- Connect mob to the Languages learning, education, and employment opportunities
- Aligns with the objectives and functions of the Aboriginal Languages Act 2017 (NSW) and aligns with the ALT Strategic Plan 2022 - 2027 » Aboriginal Languages Trust (nsw.gov.au)
When the project can start and end
The project should be started by 20 October 2024 and the project must be completed by 27 October 2024.
What costs you can apply for
Funding can be used for:
- To purchase materials and consumables such as art supplies, personal and protective equipment (PPE) and catering (excluding alcohol) – for the purpose of the project, activity or event.
- To pay workshop facilitators, Language practitioners, Elders and Language knowledge holders.
- For rental or hire fees for the purpose of the project, activity or event.
Who can’t apply
Applicants not eligible for funding are:
- Federal and State Government agencies and bodies, including public schools and hospitals.
- Local Councils.
- Schools, Universities, TAFE, Adult and Community Education (ACE).
- 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 funding received from the Aboriginal Languages Trust or Aboriginal Affairs NSW in the previous two years.
- Organisations with redress sanctions as described in the National Redress Scheme. Important
Note: Applicants who are not eligible for funding cannot apply through an eligible organisation under an auspice arrangement.
For example, an Aboriginal for-profit business cannot apply for program funding through an Aboriginal Corporation. Unincorporated groups can partner with an eligible organisation to receive and administer the funding. The eligible organisation must apply on behalf of the unincorporated group.
What costs you can't apply for
Funding cannot be used for:
- Activities and events that have already been held.
- Capital purchases, such as buildings, construction capital works including renovations, or purchase of land.
- Purchasing or leasing large equipment, including any type of vehicle.
- Buying a business or tools of trade.
- Sitting fees, travel allowance, or costs associated with membership of Board/Councils.
- International travel costs; proposals for domestic travel need to demonstrate benefit to the project, organisation, or community.
- Costs that are not directly associated with the delivery of the project, activity or event.
Example projects
The following are examples of the types of activities that may be funded. Projects do not need to be limited to these examples:
- Community gatherings, festivals and fundays that celebrate and promote Aboriginal Languages within NSW
- Public exhibitions
- Language workshops
- Language classes
- Language themed sporting and arts activities or competitions
What your application needs to include
Prepare your application with this checklist
Supporting documents required for inclusion in the application:
- Completed application form
- Completed project plan and budget templates
- Evidence of public liability insurance
- A minimum of (2) Community Support Letters (recommended)
- Risk management plan (if Applicable)
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
Eligible applications will be assessed by an assessment panel of two ALT staff members by 13 September 2024.
An organisation can only receive one grant under the Program. However, an auspice organisation may auspice an application for more than one unincorporated group, as well as submit their own application.
Assessment will be based on the following criteria:
- Meets the aims and objectives of the Aboriginal Language Week Grant Program.
- Are Aboriginal controlled owned, driven and supported, including evidence of local cultural authority for the activities.
- Demonstrated capacity to undertake and complete the project; will include consideration of any previous funding provided to the applicant by the ALT or Aboriginal Affairs NSW.
- Value for Money.
After the application is submitted
Successful applications will be decided by: The Executive Director
Stage 1: Application through SmartyGrants
An individual will complete the online application form via SmartyGrants. An initial review of applications by the ALT Community Investment Team will take place, ensuring forms are adequately filled out and applicants meet basic requirements.
All applications will be screened for project eligibility. The applicant may be contacted for verification or for further information at this stage. Ineligible applicants will be notified in writing and will not proceed to.
Stage 2: Assessment Applications that pass the initial review by the Community Investment Team will be reviewed by the assessment panel.
Applications will be assessed based on value for money, Community impact and their ability to meet the assessment criteria. Eligible applications will be assessed within two weeks of submission by the Assessment Panel consisting of two ALT staff members.
The assessment panel will:
- Review applications, consistent with the eligibility and assessment criteria.
- Assess each application individually.
- Prepare an assessment panel report of their recommendations.
- Submit a final assessment panel report to the ALT Executive Director.
- On request, provide confidential verbal briefing to others in the approval process.
- Oversee the timelines and effectiveness of the assessment process.
The Departmental Delegate, ALT Executive Director, is the final decision maker based on the recommendations of the assessment panel.
Stage 3: Successful applicants will be required to:
- Enter into a funding agreement with the ALT within two weeks of an offer being made.
- Start and complete funded activities and events by the dates specified in the funding agreement.
- Notify the ALT of any proposed changes to the funded activity, including timelines.
- Acknowledge the support of the ALT in accordance with the Funding Acknowledgement Guidelines which can be found at www.alt.nsw.gov.au
Stage 4: Report and Acquittal
The applicant is required to report on outcomes from the activity and acquit the grant within 30 days of project completion. Evidence to support this can be uploaded in SmartyGrants and must include proof of expenditure (copies of invoices and receipts) as well as photos, media coverage, links to video clips, etc, where relevant.
If the applicant does not successfully acquit the grant, the ALT Community Investment Team will contact you to assist with the completion of your acquittal if an underspend is identified it will need to be returned to the ALT.
If the acquittal is not completed within the required timeframe, you will not be eligible to apply for any ALT Grants for the next two years. Successful applications may be included in:
- Public media releases
- An announcement on the ALT website
- ALT social media promotion
- ALT Annual Report or other ALT publications
- Published on Grant Finder website
- Published on ALT Website
Anticipated assessment outcome date is 13/09/2024
Anticipated date for funding deed execution with successful applicants is 27/09/2024