Under the Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS) the Agency considers grant proposals that address a need for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Proposals should be developed with the target community or group who will be impacted by the activity.This funding approach can be used to present a proposal to the Agency where a need has been identified in the community and there are no other current funding avenues available.

Proposals should be developed with the target community or group who will be impacted by the activity. You must discuss your proposal with the Agency. The Agency may then invite you to submit an application.

Legal requirements: Public Benevolent Institution, Religious charity, Academic institution, Aboriginal Community-Controlled, Nonprofit legal entity (inc. assn, company, coop. or trust), Local government, Government body, For-profit, Social enterprise, Unincorporated, auspiced, School

The first step for potential applicants is to contact a local NIAA Regional Office. Details at: https://www.grants.gov.au/Go/Show?GoUuid=af51f2f8-e3e3-4628-9a9d-ab0607ca11e8 and https://www.niaa.gov.au/indigenous-affairs/grants-and-funding/community-led-proposals