Grow Grant
What is the Grow Grant?
The Grow Grant Program supports organisations, businesses, and community groups to strengthen and expand initiatives that are already delivering positive outcomes in their communities.
Grants are designed to build capability, increase impact, and support sustainable growth by providing funding for program expansion, operational improvements, and skills development. The program aims to help organisations move from early success to long-term stability and greater community impact.
Available funding
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Up to $15,000
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The amount awarded will depend on the scope of the proposed project.
Key Dates
Applications open
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1st May 2026
Applications close
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12 June 2026
Assessment
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15 - 26 July 2026
Notification
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29 June - 10 July 2026
Who can apply
Applicants must:
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Be based in Australia
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Use funds for the benefit of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Australia and the Torres Strait Islands.
Applicants must also be one of the following:
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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander owned and operated business
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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander owned and operated community organisation or not-for-profit
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Non-Indigenous organisation working in genuine partnership with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities or organisations
What We Do Fund
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Equipment and Tools
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Staffing and Contractors (Short-term)
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Program or Service Expansion
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Adding a New Service (Expansion Only)
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Systems and Operations
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Marketing and Promotion (linked to growth)
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Training and Capability Building
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Evaluation and Improvement
What We Don't Fund
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Starting a brand new idea that hasn’t been tested
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Ongoing operational costs with no clear growth (e.g. general wages, rent, utilities)
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Contingency funds or unspecified “miscellaneous” costs
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Daily travel allowances, per diems, or meal allowances
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Personal living expenses
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Vehicle purchases or private vehicle expenses
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Debt repayment, fines, or penalties
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Items not clearly linked to expansion or increased capacity
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Projects without a clear plan or outcomes
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Partial funding for items that require full purchase to be useful
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Retrospective costs incurred before approval
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Costs already funded by another source
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Costs for the preparation of the grant application
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Activities that present a high risk of physical, psychological, or cultural harm
Application Process
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Applications may be submitted online via the form below or by downloading the Application Form and email to connect@mibilla.org.
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Applications will be reviewed and assessed by the board
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Successful applicants will receive a funding agreement outlining terms and conditions.
Guidelines
For more information please see the downloadable Guidelines (TBA)
