28 February, 2025

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2025-26 Round of the NSWALC Regional Event Grants.

The NSWALC Regional Event Grants Program

Events chosen for a NSWALC Regional Event Grant must support and promote Aboriginal culture and/or sporting achievement, have Aboriginal participation and be of regional significance for Aboriginal peoples in NSW.

NSWALC has proudly supported a range of successful regional events through this grants program. This includes the Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation’s 100th Anniversary Commemoration, the Ella 7’s Championship, the Tamworth Aboriginal Cultural Showcase, the Northern United Rugby League Knockout, Baiame’s Ngunnhu Festival, the Art for Literacy Series, Griffith LALC’s Survival Day, and the Bodalla LALC Community Cultural Burn Day.

You can see more on the NSWALC website by clicking here.

The NSWALC Regional Event Grants Program is part of a Community Benefits Scheme, where NSWALC can provide grants to community members or community entities, under section 108 of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW).

2025-26 Funding Round

The application period for the 2025-26 Round of the NSWALC Regional Event Grants is open from Saturday 1 March 2025 and closes on Wednesday 30 April 2025.

How to apply

The NSWALC Regional Event Grants Policy and Procedure form outlines what grants can be used for, and how grant applications are assessed.

Eligible applicants can access the Application Form, Policy and Procedures and Acquittal Form on the NSWALC website here.

Completed application forms and supporting documents must be submitted via e-mail to grants@alc.org.au by 5pm on Wednesday 30 April 2025.

More information

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact NSWALC Program Implementation on 02 9689 4444 or via email at grants@alc.org.au.