Acknowledgement
Aboriginal Affairs NSW acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and the places in which we live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise the unique cultural and spiritual relationship and celebrate the contributions of First Nations peoples to Australia.
Learn more about our grants
Aboriginal Affairs NSW offers grants to support Aboriginal people and communities to thrive, whether through community programs or events, cultural celebrations, business ventures, and other initiatives.
Grant programs are often a component of the continued support that Aboriginal Affairs NSW provides to community in Closing the Gap, Healing, and initiatives under OCHRE to empower Local Decision Making.
We recognise that many Aboriginal communities and organisations are already delivering programs to support culture and community. Our grants support the growth and continuation of these programs and encourage the establishment of new projects.
In 2024-2025 we are offering the following grants:
- Minister’s Discretionary Fund Grants
All grant applications are assessed according to strict guidelines to consider how a project or initiative will benefit Aboriginal people and communities.
If you are thinking of applying for a grant and you need help, please get in touch with the team from your local Aboriginal Affairs NSW Regional Office.
We also encourage you to read stories from our past grant recipients.
2025 NAIDOC Grants
Aboriginal community organisations and groups are invited to apply for grants to host local NAIDOC activities across NSW.
Aboriginal Affairs NSW is offering grants from $500 to $5,000 for events that align with the theme of NAIDOC Week in 2025: The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.
Through the NAIDOC Grants Program, Aboriginal communities will be supported to host events and activities celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture, and achievements.
Find out more and how to get help when applying: 2025 NAIDOC Grants
Aboriginal Affairs NSW
More about Aboriginal Affairs NSW funding
Aboriginal Affairs NSW grant opportunities
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2024-2025 Cultural Grants
Applications for our 2024-2025 Cultural Grants are now open. Grants are available for projects that strengthen, preserve and protect Aboriginal Culture.
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2025 NAIDOC Grants
These grants support the hosting of NAIDOC Week activities and events that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements.
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2023-2024 Community and Place Grants Program
The Program aims to deliver tangible local benefit and impact to Aboriginal communities against the Closing the Gap socio-economic outcome targets
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2023-2025 ACEMGP
The program aims to enable discrete Aboriginal Communities in Northern NSW to develop emergency management plans and implement emergency management initiatives to build resilience to bushfires, floods, storms and pandemics.
Aboriginal Affairs NSW
Find out more about the NSW Government agency that advocates for,
and supports Aboriginal people and communities
Pictured: In the Footsteps of our Ancestors by Amy Allerton
Get everyday funding support
The NSW Government provides a range of vouchers and support:
- Savings Finder
- Support - Fines and fees
- Information for Aboriginal people and communities (health, transport, families and more)
- Improving outcomes for Aboriginal people
For Australian Government programs and support see
Australian Government grants & funding for Aboriginal people
Contact Aboriginal Affairs
Office address: Level 6, 201 Coward Street, Mascot NSW 2020
Postal address: PO Box 207, Mascot NSW 2020