Funding

Please read the information below to check eligibility, funding options and acquittal process

Funding of up to $10 000 is available

Eligibility

Be based in Australia, or

Be proposing to use the funds for the benefit of First Nations people living in Australia

Be a majority First Nations owned/operated business

Be a majority First Nations owned/operated community organisation

What We Do Fund

Operating Costs

Seed or start-up funding

Professional Memberships/Joining Fees

Professional/Outsourced Resources -

ie Website Development; Business/ Financial Advice

School Provisions -

ie books, stationary, etc

Training/Coaching -

ie Specialised Equipment Training; Strategic/Governance Planning

Training Related Travel Expenses -

ie Travel; Accommodation; other travel related expenses

What We Don't Fund

Activities purchased through direct selling (ie party plan, network marketing)

Catering

Delivery, credit card and transaction fees

Equipment or services that will benefit an individual

Events/workshops where the event date occurs before funding approval

Facility improvements to any community title, body corporate or retirement living scheme or similar entity (as determined by us)

Franchise fees

Gifts or Prizes

GST, Registration and Fees

Items purchased prior to approval

Money to be set aside for contingencies or costs not yet incurred

Prepaid or store cards

Repayment of debts and loans

Vehicle costs

Vouchers

Application Process

Applications will undergo a review against the Foundation's eligibility criteria, alignment with priorities, mission, values, and potential project impact.
All applications will be assessed and forwarded for review by the board at the end of each month
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application
Successful applicants will receive a funding agreement outlining terms and conditions, reporting requirements, and may include information about site visits, audits, or other evaluations processes.
Unsuccessful applicants will be contacted with feedback on their application and offered further assistance

Expression Of Interest

Before starting this form make sure you have read the information above. If you have any questions or need any assistance please contact Nicole on 0400 076 048

Name

If applying as an organisation or business please provide the name

Phone Number

If you are applying for funding please provide the amount requested

If you/your organisation is seeking other support or resources please describe/list what you are seeking below

Provide a summary of your/your organisation’s mission and goals. The more information you supply, the better your chance of success.

Describe the need for your project. The more information you supply, the better your chance of success.

Describe what the funding would be used for. The more information you supply, the better your chance of success.

Thank you for your application. We look forward to speaking to you soon