2026 NAIDOC Local Grants Opportunity

NAIDOC Local Grants support activities held for NAIDOC Week (5 to 12 July 2026) that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, achievements and their continuing contribution to our country and Australian society.

Funding is available across 3 funding streams:

1.       Educational Institutions (up to $1,500)

2.       Small-scale grants (up to $10,000), and

3.       Large-scale grants (more than $10,000 and up to $25,000).

NAIDOC Local Grants provide a contribution towards the cost of local and regional NAIDOC Week activities across Australia - it is not expected to cover the full running costs of an event. It is expected that most grants will be awarded for $10,000 or less.

Non-Indigenous organisations are strongly encouraged to work with their local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in planning activities.