2023 NAIDOC Local Grants

The 2023 NAIDOC Local Grants aims to assist with the cost of activities being held during NAIDOC Week 2023 (2 - 9 July) that celebrate First Nations’ histories, cultures, achievements and continuing contributions to our country and society. Activities should align with the 2023 National NAIDOC Week Theme For our Elders.

This grant opportunity provides funding to organisations to contribute to the costs of local and regional NAIDOC activities across Australia.

Activities funded under the NAIDOC Local Grants Program should ideally occur during National NAIDOC Week (2 - 9 July 2023) or sometime in July 2023. Any activities run outside this timeframe will be considered on a case-by-case basis. An extension may be provided if there are extenuating circumstances.

Both Indigenous and non-Indigenous legal entities may apply for 2023 NAIDOC Local Grants funding. Where there are two similarly ranked proposals, preference may be given to:

• First Nations organisations (at least 51% Indigenous ownership and at least 51% Indigenous control)
• activities that will involve First Nations peoples and communities in the design and delivery of the activity
• activities in remote areas and areas where there is a high First Nations population, and include the local community.