Regional Aboriginal Partnerships Program Round 2

The Regional Aboriginal Partnerships Program (RAPP) is focused on delivering the NSW Closing the Gap Priority Reform 5: Employment, Business Growth and Economic Prosperity. Priority Reform 5 recognises that Aboriginal businesses are often vehicles of self-determination, driving positive employment, training, and broader social outcomes.

The RAPP Round 2 has been planned and co-designed through Aboriginal community consultation, collaboration, and partnership with both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal organisations. RAPP Round 2 outcomes are orientated to achieve value for money in building the capacity of Aboriginal communities, while using established governance and accountability structures, in compliance with the NSW Grants Administration Guide, to ensure probity and transparency.

Program Objectives

The objectives of the RAPP Round 2 are:

• Build on strong connections with culture and identity to enable Aboriginal businesses and organisations to achieve positive economic, social, cultural and emotional outcomes.
• Create focused partnerships with Aboriginal young people, schools and businesses which can support meaningful and more stable employment outcomes.
• Create support for emerging and established Aboriginal businesses and organisations that will strengthen their operations and help them to grow and invest.
• Establish pathways for employment and skills development that can allow Aboriginal people to gain access to better social and economic outcomes.
• Build capacity in Aboriginal organisations and LALCs to activate Aboriginal owned land assets and support the delivery of funded projects that can ensure sustained economic betterment for Aboriginal communities.

How to apply

The Regional Aboriginal Partnership Program (RAPP) round 2 is a targeted, non-competitive grant. This means that applicants must follow the below process to apply:

1. Read the Program Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions
2. Contact their Aboriginal Partnerships Manager in the first instance to discuss their project and obtain a link to the SmartyGrants application form. Aboriginal Partnerships Managers can help applicants prepare their application prior to submission.

This program is funded and administered by Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.