Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity

Objective:

• Enable strategic and rapid response to local issues benefiting First Nations people.
• Facilitate improved community and government engagement.
• Deliver outcomes aligned with community needs, government priorities, and Closing the Gap targets.

Funding Details:

• Grants up to $125,000 (GST exclusive).
• Supports small scale, short-term, one-off proposals addressing immediate local needs with community support.
• Activities include small infrastructure, cultural activities, or co-contributions to larger projects.
• Encourages leveraging other government funding and partnerships with governments, local councils, or organizations.

Target Beneficiaries:

• First Nations communities across ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, TAS.
• Eligible applicants must be invited by the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA).
• Must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or meet special exemptions.
• Individuals must be permanent residents of Australia.
• Applicants must have an Australian financial institution account.
• Must meet eligibility entity types as per the grant guidelines.

Application Process:

• Invitation-only application by NIAA.
• Applicants complete the provided application form.
• Must provide requested information, meet eligibility and assessment criteria.
• Include all necessary attachments and submit the application.
• Review Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity Guidelines and sample grant agreement before applying.

Key Features:

• Maximum grant period is 1 year, with funds expected to be fully expended within the financial year.
• Total funding pool available is $10,000,000.
• Selection process is closed and non-competitive.
• Contact support available via local NIAA regional offices.