Released 24/04/2018
Applications are now open for new and emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander controlled organisations in Canberra, delivering on an ACT Labor election commitment.
In recognition of the important role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander controlled organisations in delivering positive outcomes for their people, the ACT Government has committed $100,000 total funding over four years to the New and Emerging Organisations Support Program (NEO Support Program).
The Program is a key initiative supporting the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Agreement 2015-18. This initiative supports a number of key focus areas in the agreement, including employment and economic independence, connecting the community, cultural identity and education and leadership.
The NEO Support Program provides direct financial support to assist the provision of culturally appropriate services for the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. The program aims to:
- facilitate community controlled leadership to develop culturally appropriate social services;
- embed culture;
- harness existing community capacity and develop new emerging leaders;
- implement good governance;
- establish trusting partnerships; and
- use a community development approach.
One-off grants of up to $12,500 are available to assist two (2) eligible organisations each year with set-up costs, including but not limited to business or strategic planning program design.
Application close at 5pm on Wednesday 16 May 2018.
More information can be found at https://www.strongfamilies.act.gov.au/.
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