Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Grants

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Promoting participation, wellbeing and collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents.

Are you an Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander community group or not-for-profit organisation with great ideas on how to create a better Darebin? Applications open 3 March and close 30 April 2025.

The focus areas of this grants program are:

  • Promote active participation and wellbeing of Darebin Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents especially women, young people, older adults, people with a disability, people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, low-income earners, people who identify as being LGBTIQA+).
  • Build new and/or enhance inter-generational and intercultural partnerships and collaborations.
  • Participation and social connection through art & cultural diversity.

Need to know more? Take a look at the guidelines for 2025/26(PDF, 505KB)

Book a free online information session for March 12

Applications open 3 March 2025.

Apply for a grant

Previous applications

In 2024 we received 15 grant applications. After a highly competitive assessment process, a total of 12 successful applicants were recommended for funding. See the list of successful grant applicants in 2024(PDF, 561KB)

We congratulate the successful applicants and look forward to seeing your continued contribution to support our community and make Darebin a better, healthier, more sustainable and inclusive place. If you missed out in the Grant Round in 2024, we encourage you to apply in 2025.

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