Deadline: 15-Oct-21
The Queensland Government has announced the applications for Indigenous Languages Grants to increase the number and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages spoken in Queensland in partnerships with Aboriginal peoples and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Objectives
Language initiatives can include:
- producing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language resources, including digital technology in an accessible and culturally safe manner.
- increasing participation in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language teaching and learning.
- supporting the celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages, knowledge and cultural heritage through language focused arts initiatives.
- providing professional development for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to learn and teach Indigenous languages.
- researching, reviving and documenting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages from resources held in State Library or other state or national archives.
Funding Information
- Eligible applicants can apply for a share in $400,000 to support Indigenous language preservation and revitalisation across the state.
- Applications for grants of up to $20,000 (exclusive of GST) are now being accepted:
- 10 grants x $20,000 for significant impact initiatives
- 20 grants x $10,000 for local community impact initiatives.
Eligibility Criteria
- An applicant wishing to apply for an Indigenous Languages Grant must:
- be based in Queensland and the activity must be delivered in Queensland
- have a valid Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Eligible applicants include:
- a company incorporated in Australia
- a company limited by guarantee
- an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust
- an incorporated association
- a registered charity or not-for-profit organisation
- a local government body
- a Queensland Government approved kindergarten program provider
- a School Parent Association
Ineligible
- a Queensland Government department, agency or statutory authority
- an Australian Government department, agency or statutory authority
- a Member of Parliament
- an individual
- an unincorporated association without an auspicing body
- an organisation not delivering services in Queensland
- applicants without a valid ABN
- a state or non-state school (schools are encouraged to work with their school parent association or an eligible local community organisation to apply for school-based initiatives).
For more information, visit https://www.qld.gov.au/firstnations/grants-funding/languages/program-guidelines