Grants & Opportunities

Grants for employers in Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES) regions to create jobs — part-time, full-time or casual, flexible around personal, family and community obligations. Alice Springs is in RAES region.

Medium-scale Aboriginal community-led projects in the NT. $300K–$1M for place-based employment, training, enterprise and community infrastructure. Two-step application: eligibility check (6 weeks) then full application (12 weeks). Outcomes notified by 31 July 2026. Oonchiumpa strategy: plastics recycling + screen printing enterprise + on-country programs at At Napa station.

Superseded by "REAL Innovation Fund — Oonchiumpa Goods EOI" entry. Original amount was $200K estimate; actual EOI submitted for $1.2M over 4 years via Oonchiumpa consortium.

Up to $150K for established Aboriginal businesses ready to scale. Next phase after start-up grant. Could fund expansion of enterprise operations — additional containers, equipment, staffing.

Snow Foundation committed $100K for Year 1 operational costs. Proposal rewritten in 24hrs to exclude infrastructure — covers program coordinator, engagement officer, casual facilitators, employment & training, vehicle/fuel, catering, insurance, marketing, evaluation. Board wants to see viable business with revenue projections. Submitted to CEO Georgiana. Year 2 could include infrastructure if Year 1 proves viability.

NIAA youth funding round opening April 2026. Oonchiumpa told to "go big" by NIAA. Focus on youth justice diversion, on-country programs, cultural connection for young people in contact with justice system. Exact amount TBD — expected to be substantial.

Up to $100K for Aboriginal businesses in start-up phase. Round 3 open, rolling until funds allocated. Oonchiumpa (ABN active since Apr 2022) eligible. Strategy: shipping container infrastructure, enterprise setup on Tanya block. Note: Njuka entity also separately eligible for this grant.

Creative and history grants grant. Recipient: Reality Engine. Project: This project will develop a user friendly, functional software and hardware solution - Reality Engine. This will enable game designers greater freedom and capability to produce interactive and immersive experiences for audiences.. Round: 2017-18.

Community grants grant. Recipient: The University of Queensland Cricket Club Inc. Project: Develop a five-year strategic plan for future activities and facilities to support the growth and services at The University of Queensland Cricket Club Inc, St Lucia.. Round: 2018-19.

Community grants grant. Recipient: Stepping Stone Clubhouse Inc. Project: Install an accessible toilet by remodelling an existing toilet and laundry area. This includes concrete cutting for plumbing work.. Round: 2018-19.

Community grants grant. Recipient: Northshore Men's Shed Inc. Project: The purchase of a new hot water system and a new refrigerator to improve operational activities within the shed.. Round: 2018-19.

Community grants grant. Recipient: Centenary Stormers F.C. Inc.. Project: Develop a facility master plan to support the future growth of soccer and baseball at Atthows Park, Darra.. Round: 2018-19.

Community grants grant. Recipient: Queensland AIDS Council Inc. (auspice for Rainbow Families Queensland). Project: Health and education resources for Rainbow Families Queensland. Round: 2018-19.