NSWALC Small Community Grants

Under section 108 (1)(d) of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW) (ALRA), to make grants for or on behalf of Aboriginal persons in relation to a Community Benefits Scheme.

The NSWALC Small Community Grants

NSWALC will make small grants available to community members and community organisations in each NSWALC region for the following purposes:

  1. To assist Aboriginal people to participate in arts, crafts, and sporting activities;
  2. To encourage participation in and the maintenance of contemporary and traditional cultural life of the Aboriginal community;
  3. For promoting understanding of and respect for Aboriginal culture;
  4. For supporting personal development opportunities for Aboriginal people; and
  5. For supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal peoples in NSW.