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Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBC) Capacity Building Grant Opportunity

Overview

Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBC) Capacity Building Grant Funding is available to support PBCs to maximise the economic and social potential of native title through the effective and sustainable management of their land. The objectives of the PBC Capacity Building Grant are to: 1. Increase the capacity of PBCs to take advantage of economic opportunities 2. Build long-term organisational capacity within PBCs through training and obtaining professional expertise 3. Support effective native title agreement-making The outcomes of the PBC Capacity Building Grant are to: · Build capacity of PBCs to maximise the social, cultural and economic aspirations of their native title holding group Build capacity of PBCs to meet corporate compliance and native title obligations, and promote greater efficiency in land use decision-making

Key Information

Provider

Australian Goverment

Government

Funding Amount

$50,000 - $750,000

Opening Date

September 1, 2021

Closing Date

June 30, 2025

Agency

National Indigenous Australians Agency

Location

Australia

Reference Number

GO5214

Country

Australia

Details

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Entities
To be eligible, applicants must be a Registered Native Title Body Corporate (RNTBC), a Prescribed Body Corporate (PBC), a joint (consortia) application, a recognised Native Title Representative Body/Service Provider, a relevant peak body, a Traditional Owner Corporation, a Traditional Owner Group Entity, or a third party with written authorization from a PBC/RNTBC.
Incorporation Requirements
Organizations receiving $500,000 or more in a financial year must incorporate under Commonwealth legislation, specifically under the CATSI Act for Indigenous organizations.
Financial Viability
Applicants must be financially viable to the satisfaction of the Agency.
Consultation Requirement
Applicants must have consulted with the NIAA Regional Office in their area.

Deliverables

Strategic/economic/business plans
Staff transition plans
Subcontractor engagement plans

Evaluation Criteria

Need and Community InvolvementEqual weighting%

Demonstrate the need for the activity and community involvement.

Cultural CompetenceEqual weighting%

Explain understanding of service delivery areas and cultural competence.

CapabilityEqual weighting%

Describe resources and capability to deliver high-quality activities.

Delivering OutcomesEqual weighting%

Provide evidence of the activity's ability to deliver intended outcomes.

How to Apply

Method: Online portal
Portal: https://www.grants.gov.au
Contact: Refer to NIAA Regional Office or National Office via https://www.niaa.gov.au/who-we-are/contact-us

Conditions & Exclusions