Agency Collaborates – Community Initiated

# 🤝 Agency Collaborates – Community Initiated Grant **Issuing Body:** National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) **Primary Category:** Indigenous Communities **Description:** The "Agency Collaborates – Community Initiated" grant, under the Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS), offers funding for proposals that address identified needs within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This non-competitive funding approach is specifically designed for community-driven initiatives where no other current funding avenues exist. Successful proposals will demonstrate a collaborative development process with the target community or group directly impacted by the activity. **🔑 Key Requirements & Eligibility:** This is an invitation-only grant opportunity. Prospective applicants **must** first discuss their initial proposal with their local NIAA Regional Office or contact 1800 079 098. Eligibility to apply for funding is contingent upon: * Prior discussion with a local NIAA regional office. * Receiving an official invitation to apply from the Agency. * Being provided with a unique grant opportunity ID. **📚 Other Instructions & Selection Process:** Applicants are strongly advised to review the Indigenous Advancement Strategy Agency Collaborates Grant Opportunity Guidelines (Non-competitive) for comprehensive information on developing proposals and completing applications. This is a Closed Non-Competitive selection process. **📝 Application Instructions:** Applications can only be submitted if an organization has been specifically invited to apply for funding by the Agency. **💲 Total Available Funding:** Not Specified. **🔎 Keywords:** Indigenous funding, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, community development, NIAA grants, Indigenous Advancement Strategy, community-initiated projects, non-competitive grant, Australia, regional development.