THE TRUSTEE FOR PORT CURTIS CORAL COAST ABORIGINAL PEOPLES CHARITABLE TRUST
Tips for Applicants
This trust primarily provides direct services to its registered members rather than operating open grant programs. Prospective recipients should apply for membership first to access services like education scholarships, funeral assistance, white goods support, and age pension assistance. No formal grant application process is visible on the website — services appear delivered as membership benefits to Traditional Owners and registered community members.
Giving Philosophy
The trust operates on traditional Aboriginal values of Caring, Sharing and Respect for Land, People and Environment. Their vision emphasises cultural knowledge, quality education, and economic participation and growth. Giving appears focused on direct community support services and cultural preservation rather than traditional grant-making to external organisations.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $552K | $3.2M | $24.7M | $23.7M |
| FY2022 | $845K | $7.0M | $24.2M | $23.9M |
| FY2021 | $631K | $2.2M | $20.4M | $20.1M |
| FY2020 | $363K | $2.2M | $18.6M | $18.5M |
| FY2019 | $648K | $2.4M | $33.1M | $32.9M |
| FY2018 | — | $1.7M | $32.2M | $32.1M |
| FY2017 | — | $1.7M | $31.4M | $25.7M |
| 7yr total | $3.0M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (8)
6 open · 2 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 29 May 2026 (26 days ago)
White Goods Assistance Program 2025
White goods (fridge, freezer, washing machine, dryer) up to $750 for 40 First Nations families in financial need
Tertiary Education Scholarship Assistance Program 2025
University scholarships up to $5,000 for PCCC members; Cert IV grants up to $2,500; Diploma grants up to $4,000
Tertiary Education Scholarship Assistance Program
Provides scholarship assistance for PCCC University, Cert IV, and Diploma students who qualify and submit a formal application.
TERTIARY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
This program provides scholarship assistance to First Nations Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng, and Taribelang Bunda tertiary students (University, Cert IV, and Diploma) to support their higher education, health, economic wellbeing, and ability to contribute to their community.
Tertiary Education Scholarship (Priority Three Assistance Program)
This program offers annual grants of up to $5,000 for First Nations Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng, and Taribelang Bunda peoples pursuing Cert IV, Diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and Higher Degree Research studies.
Enhancement, Political, Social Cultural Engagement, and Sporting Assistance Program
This program offers grants up to $3,000 each academic year to First Nations Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng & Taribelang Bunda peoples for enhancement, political, social, cultural engagement, and sporting programs.
PCCC Ltd & Isis Central Sugar Mill Scholarship Assistance Program
This scholarship assistance program supports First Nations Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng & Taribelang Bunda peoples, in partnership with Isis Central Sugar Mill.
Education Grants & Scholarships
Supports educational opportunities for Indigenous individuals.
Program History (3)
Year-specific program memory with visible provenance. This is the bridge between open opportunities and recurring portfolio strands.
Education Grants & Scholarships
Provides financial assistance for educational pursuits and scholarships.
Tertiary Education Scholarship Assistance Program 2025
University scholarships up to $5,000 for PCCC members; Cert IV grants up to $2,500; Diploma grants up to $4,000
White Goods Assistance Program 2025
White goods (fridge, freezer, washing machine, dryer) up to $750 for 40 First Nations families in financial need