Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity

# 🇦🇺 Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity **Issuing Agency:** National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) **Purpose:** The Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity, under the primary category of Indigenous Communities (251002), aims to strategically and rapidly address local issues benefiting First Nations people, enhance community and government engagement, and deliver outcomes aligned with community needs, government priorities, and Closing the Gap targets. This funding supports generally small-scale, short-term, one-off proposals, with a maximum of **$125,000 (GST exclusive)** per grant. Activities can range from small infrastructure and cultural initiatives to co-contributions for larger projects, leveraging other government funding or partnerships with local councils and organizations. **Eligibility & Selection Process:** This is a **Closed Non-Competitive** grant opportunity. **Crucially, applicants must be invited by the NIAA** to apply for funding to address an identified need. Eligible entities must possess an Australian Business Number (ABN – exemptions may apply), be GST registered where relevant, and if an individual, be a permanent resident of Australia with an Australian financial institution account. Applicants must meet all criteria detailed in the Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity Guidelines. **Application Instructions:** Invited applicants must complete the NIAA-provided application form, supply all requested information and necessary attachments, and address all eligibility and assessment criteria. Applicants should review the Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity Guidelines and sample grant agreement **before** submitting. **Total Available Funding:** **$10,000,000** for this grant opportunity. **Keywords:** Indigenous Communities, First Nations, Australia, Community Development, Local Initiatives, Closing the Gap, NIAA, Infrastructure, Cultural Activities, Grant Funding, Australian Government, Aboriginal Affairs, Torres Strait Islander.