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Protecting Our Places 2026

NSW Government

Funding amount$150,000 - $250,000
DeadlineCloses Fri, 31 July 2026
RegionNSW

Overview

The Protecting Our Places program encourages and empowers Aboriginal communities to protect, conserve and restore landscapes and waterways important to them.

Eligibility

Who can apply The following NSW Aboriginal community organisations/groups may apply: NSW Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs) NSW Aboriginal Corporations registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 NSW Incorporated Associations registered under Associations Incorporation Act 2009 Non-distributing NSW Co-operatives registered under Co-operatives National Law and associated Acts NSW Registered Native Title Bodies Corporate (RNTBC). Australian Public Company Limited by Guarantee operating as a Registered Charity under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. Note: applicants under this category must also demonstrate that their organisation's primary objective is to support members and/or persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) descent in New South Wales. Other Aboriginal organisations and groups are eligible to apply, however, these entities will need the support of another organisation that will perform the role of External Manager. Associations and Co-operatives will undergo additional eligibility checks to ensure they are not-for-profit/non-distributing and that the organisation's objectives and activities seek to provide benefits for and involves the participation of local Aboriginal people and communities. Charities registered under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission must provide a copy of their constitution to prove that their primary objective is to support ATSI persons and, where possible, a letter of support from either the NSW Aboriginal Land Council, their Local Aboriginal Land Council or another registered Aboriginal organisation listed above. Who can’t apply We won't fund applications from: non-Aboriginal groups, organisations, or companies individuals industry joint ventures profit-distributing corporations or co-operatives (limited by shares). If you are unsure if your organisation can apply, contact the Trust. Types of projects funded under this grant Our 2026 guidelines (PDF 7.55MB) explains what we will fund. Different activities are eligible in each stage – planning and implementation. No on-ground works will be funded during the Stage 1 Planning stage. See past projects at Protecting our Places grants awarded and project summaries at the Environment and Heritage website.

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Environment/BiodiversityCommunity/Place-based DevelopmentFirst Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

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