Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity

Overview

The Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity enables strategic and rapid response to address local issues to benefit First Nations people and facilitate improved community and government engagement. The objective of a Local Investments Funding grant is to deliver outcomes, aligned to community needs government priorities and Closing the Gap targets by providing funding of no more than $125,000 (GST exclusive) for: • generally small scale, short-term, one-off proposals to address immediate local need and which have community support; • a variety of activities, ranging from small scale infrastructure and cultural activities, through to a co-contribution to larger projects; and • activities that leverage other government funding and may include co-contributions for larger projects with other governments, local councils or organisations. To be eligible, applicants just be invited by the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) to apply for funding.

Key Information

Provider

Australian Goverment

Government

Funding Amount

Up to $125,000

Opening Date

November 28, 2022

Closing Date

June 30, 2026

98 days left

Agency

National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA)

Location

Australia

Reference Number

GO7751

Country

Australia

Details

Eligibility Criteria

Invitation to Apply
To be eligible you must be invited by the NIAA to apply for funding to address an identified need under the Local Investments Funding grant opportunity.
Entity Type
Eligible entities include Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporations, companies incorporated in Australia, incorporated associations, incorporated cooperatives, organisations established through specific legislation, government bodies, incorporated trustees on behalf of a trust, partnerships, joint applications with a lead organisation, and individuals with an ABN.
Australian Business Number (ABN)
Applicants must have an ABN (exemptions may apply in special cases).
GST Registration
Where relevant, applicants must be registered for GST.
Permanent Residency
If an individual, the applicant must be a permanent resident of Australia.
Australian Financial Institution Account
Applicants must have an account, in their name and which they control, with an Australian financial institution.

Deliverables

Small-scale infrastructure projects
Cultural activities
Co-contributions to larger projects
Short-term, one-off projects addressing immediate local needs

Evaluation Criteria

Need and Community InvolvementEqual weighting%

Demonstrate the need for the activity, community support, and alignment with government priorities.

Cultural CompetenceEqual weighting%

Explain understanding of the service area and capacity to deliver culturally competent services.

CapabilityEqual weighting%

Describe resources and capability to deliver high-quality activities and manage risks.

Delivering OutcomesEqual weighting%

Provide evidence of the activity's potential to deliver intended outcomes and sustain them.

How to Apply

Method: Invitation only
Contact: NIAA Regional Offices (niaa.gov.au/contact-us/regional-network-addresses)

Conditions & Exclusions

•Applications must be invited by the NIAA.
•Activities must align with IAS programs and Closing the Gap targets.
•Funding cannot be used for ineligible activities such as fines, loans, gifts, or overseas travel.