Small Community Grants

The 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.

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.

Applications for the 26/27 financial year are now CLOSED.

Applications for the 26/27 financial year are now CLOSED, with a review process of the applications now underway. We thank everyone who applied, and we will be in touch soon with updates.