Country, Culture, People, Future

Community grants

Applications open for Reconciliation Australia’s ‘Indigenous Governance Awards 2021

Posted: February 4th, 2021

Reconciliation Australia’s ‘Indigenous Governance Program’ recognises, supports, and promotes strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander governance and self-determination. More than ever, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and leaders are drawing on 60,000 years plus of First Nations knowledge and culture to adapt to current events with resilience, creativity and decisiveness.

To acknowledge and share such success stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations around Australia, each year, Reconciliation Australia runs their ‘Indigenous Governance Awards’. Applying for the awards is a great opportunity to reflect on the governance of your organisation or group and to receive expert advice based on your application (noting, all applications receive feedback from the judging panel).

There are three categories of award for outstanding examples of governance in Indigenous-led:

  • non-incorporated initiatives or projects
  • small to medium incorporated organisations (under $1 million annual revenue)
  • large incorporated organisations ($1 million and over annual revenue)

Category winners will receive $20,000 to assist their organisation, project or initiative, and the highly commended winners in each category will each be awarded $10,000. Additionally, all finalists receive an awards package comprising:

  • A 12-month partnership with a high profile corporate partner, who will provide mentoring and assistance in an area identified by the finalist.
  • An award to commemorate their achievement.
  • Travel for two members from each finalist organisation to attend the awards presentation event.
  • A communications package of photos and footage from the judge’s site visit to their organisation.
  • Promotion as a finalist in the Indigenous Governance Awards on the awards website and other coverage.

YMAC was honoured to have been acknowledged as a finalist in the ‘Indigenous Governance Awards 2018’. You can see more about this here.

Applications for the ‘Indigenous Governance Awards 2021’ are open now and will close on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

To find out more about the awards, please visit their website here.

Should you need any assistance completing an application, please contact iga@reconciliation.org.au.

Grants available for WA heritage

Posted: March 20th, 2017

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Applications for the Federal Government’s Community Heritage Grants program are now open, and are offering up to $15,000 for community organisations including indigenous groups.

These grants are made available to protect and display cultural collections of national significance. The grants program offers collection management workshops to offer training to assist regional staff and volunteers with preservation efforts.

Grant applications close 8 May. More information about the program can be found here, and the guidelines and application form can be found here.

Major grant for regional artists closes 3 March

Posted: March 1st, 2017

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Country Arts WA is reminding regional artists that the final round of the Regional Arts Legacy Grants (RALG) close on Friday 3 March.

More than $170,000 is available for community art projects. In the last 12 months, the RALG program has contributed almost $1 million to regional organisations which promote cultural activities, community vibrancy, and professional development for regional artists.

For more information about how to apply for a grant, you can call Country Arts WA on 1800 811 883 and (08) 9200 6200, or visit the website here.

Country Needs People Indigenous Protected Area and Rangers

Posted: March 17th, 2016

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Country Needs People is a not-for-profit campaign working towards a positive outcome for Indigenous Protected Areas through the care by Indigenous Rangers.

The campaign is fighting for the continued growth and security of current and future opportunities for land and sea management by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

To show your support for this campaign sign the petition letting the Prime Minister know you support the growth of Indigenous Ranger Programs go to Country Needs People Invest In Success.

 

 

 

 

Applications open for third round of NSRF funding

Posted: February 1st, 2016

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Round three of the National Stronger Regions Fund (NSRF) opened for applications on Friday 15 January 2016.

Not-for-profit organisations are encouraged to apply for amounts ranging from $20,000 to $10 million to fund infrastructure projects and invigorate growth in the Mid West.

For this third round of funding, applicants classified as “remote” and “very remote” will only contribute one dollar for every three NSRF dollars.

Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price said applicants will receive the best outcome if they focus on three major points:

  • Demonstrating the economic benefit of the project beyond the period of construction;
  • Identification of the region’s comparative disadvantages; and
  • Ensuring the leveraged funds are confirmed

The window for posting applications to the NSRF will close on Tuesday 15 March 2016, and potential applicants are being urged to submit their applications early to avoid lodging errors which may be encountered as the deadline draws closer.

The program began in 2015 and provides more than $1 billion to fund regional infrastructure across regional Australia.

 

See the statement by Ms Price here, and research NSRF applications here.

Easternwell community grants now open

Posted: March 20th, 2015

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Easternwell Community Grants provide financial and social assistance in regions where they have key operations, including the Pilbara.

Up to $2000 will be provided to successful  local committees, groups, clubs and associations which provide lasting benefits to the community. the aim is to support activities or opportunities which provide lasting community benefit in the areas of:

  • Community
  • Education
  • Health
  • Indigenous
  • Safety
  • Youth

The closing date for this round of applications is 27 March. The next round will be in September 2015. Click here for the application form or email communitygrants@easternwell.com.au for more information.

Shire of Roebourne grants for community and culture

Posted: November 21st, 2013

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The Shire of Roebourne is again offering funding for community groups through their quarterly Community Grants and Contributions Scheme. Individuals or groups can apply for funds for either community arts and culture or sport and recreation programs.

More than $13,000 have been set aside for this round of funding. For more information visit www.roebourne.wa.gov.au/Funding.  Applications close on 21 February 2014.

Grants for Geraldton community groups

Posted: August 5th, 2013

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The next round of Community Grants from the City of Greater Geraldton is now open. The aim of these grants is to provide assistance to local community groups and organisations that make positive contributions to the quality of life in the Greater Geraldton region. Community groups that need funding for programs or equipment are encouraged to apply.

The closing date for applications in 22 August 2013. For more information visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/residents/grants or call 9956 6993.

First round of Community Development Fund grants now open

Posted: June 6th, 2013

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A new Community Development Fund (CDF) established by the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) is offering grants up to a combined amount of $37.5m in 2013-2014.

The CDF has been established to support social and economic development across remote regions, and will provide funding for activities that benefit Indigenous communities as well as Indigenous and non-Indigenous jobseekers.

The application period for the first grants round closes at 5pm AEST on Friday 21 June 2013.

Please click here for the CDF application and eligibility guidelines.

 

Country is our mother, the provider and keeper of cultural belongings. Country and Culture go together. You can’t have one without the other.

Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners and custodians throughout Western Australia, and on whose Country we work. We acknowledge and respect their deep connection to their lands and waterways.

We honour and pay respect to Elders, and to their ancestors who survived and cared for Country.

Our offices are located on Whadjuk Country, Southern Yamatji Country, Yinggarda Country, Kariyarra Country, and Yawuru Country. We recognise the continuing culture, traditions, stories and living cultures on these lands and commit to building a brighter future together.

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