Performance of representative body functions

# Performance of Representative Body Functions Grant The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) offers funding under the "Performance of Representative Body Functions" grant opportunity, aimed at supporting the delivery of essential services related to native title. This grant is specifically designed to fund entities that perform the 'representative body' functions outlined in section 203B of the Native Title Act 1993, supporting Indigenous communities and land resources management across Australia. **🎯 Purpose:** This grant assists native title claimants and holders by funding services that facilitate native title claims, agreements, and dispute resolution. It aims to continue the vital work of supporting Indigenous land rights and self-determination. **✅ Eligibility Criteria:** This is a closed, non-competitive funding round. Eligibility is by invitation only from the NIAA. Invited entities include all native title representative bodies recognized by the Minister for Indigenous Australians under section 203AD of the Act, and all native title service providers currently funded by the Agency to perform these functions. Businesses or organizations not directly invited cannot apply. **🤝 Selection Process & Application:** The selection process is strictly closed non-competitive. Interested and eligible organizations will receive an invitation directly from the Agency with application instructions. **💰 Total Available Funding:** A significant total of $543,560,000 is available for this grant opportunity, underscoring the Australian Government's commitment to native title services. **🔑 Keywords:** Native Title, Indigenous Communities, Land Resources, Australian Government Funding, National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA), Representative Body Functions, Native Title Act 1993, Indigenous Affairs, Dispute Resolution, Land Claims, Indigenous Rights.