AUSTRALIA · GRANT
Performance of Representative Body Functions
The Commonwealth, through the NIAA, funds organisations to perform the representative body functions listed in section 203B of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). The organisations that perform these functions are referred to as Native Title Representative Bodies and Service Providers (NTRB/SPs). This grant opportunity is to continue the performance of these fu…
Key facts
- Agency
- Agency not disclosed
- Location
- National
- Status
- Open
- Opened
- 09 Feb 2026
- Closing
- 30 Jun 2029
- Funding
- $498.8M
- Categories
- 251002 - Indigenous Communities, 211005 - Land Resources
Summary and scope
The Commonwealth, through the NIAA, funds organisations to perform the representative body functions listed in section 203B of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). The organisations that perform these functions are referred to as Native Title Representative Bodies and Service Providers (NTRB/SPs). This grant opportunity is to continue the performance of these functions through funding NTRB/SPs to resolve native title claims and agreements, as well as establishing and supporting Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs). The objectives of the grant opportunity are: Fund NTRB/SPs to perform the representative body functions listed in section 203B of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). Assist native title claimants and holders to bring claims, negotiate agreements, and protect their rights and interests. Support the resolution of native title claims and agreements. Assist in establishing and maintaining functional PBCs, including meeting legislative, compliance and operational needs.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this grant opportunity you must be one of the organisations listed below: Cape York Land Council Aboriginal Corporation Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation Central Desert Native Title Services Limited Central Land Council First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd Gur A Baradharaw Kod Torres Strait Sea and Land Council Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal Corporation Kimberley Land Council Aboriginal Corporation NTS Goldfields Ltd North Queensland Land Council Native Title Representative Body Aboriginal Corporation Northern Land Council NTSCORP Limited Queensland South Native Title Services Limited South Australian Native Title Services Ltd Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation
Source and freshness
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Information shown is sourced from public opportunity records. Official buyer documents and addenda take precedence for deadlines, eligibility and submission requirements.