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NSW Aboriginal Languages Week Grant Program 2026

NSW Government

Funding amount$1,000 - $6,000
DeadlineCloses Fri, 14 Aug 2026
RegionNSW

Overview

The NSW Aboriginal Languages Week Grant Program provides one-off funding to eligible Aboriginal organisations and groups to host activities and events during NSW Aboriginal Languages Week that celebrate Aboriginal Languages across NSW.

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: Aboriginal 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 under state legislation. An Incorporated Cooperative under state legislation. An Incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust. An unincorporated Aboriginal Community group or individual/sole trader with an auspice that meets all the above criteria 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 Project delivery timeframe (for successful applications) 18/10/2026 –25/10/2026 (Aboriginal Languages Week) The project should be started by 18 October 2026 and the project must be completed by 25 October 2026. What costs you can apply for Funding can be used: 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 The following are not eligible to apply: Tiers 2 and 3 recipients of the ALT Language Centres Partnership Grant Program Federal, State or Local Government agencies and/or bodies, including public schools and hospitals; Public schools, Universities, TAFEs, Adult and/or Adult and Community Education (ACE) organisations; For-profit organisations, including Aboriginal businesses; Unincorporated organisation or groups without an eligible auspicing organisation; Organisations or groups that have not met project requirements, including acquittal and reporting for funding received from the ALT in the previous two years; Organisations found to have provided fals

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