The grant seeks to support the self-determination of regional and remote First Nations peoples and communities.
The Paul Ramsay Foundation (PRF) has opened up new funding for First Nations communities in Tasmania, the Northern Territory, the Torres Strait, and regional and remote Queensland and South Australia as part of its First Nations Targeted Grant Round.
PRF has carefully chosen these areas to increase philanthropy access for First Nations-led organisations that might not have previously received or applied for its funding.
“We are excited to offer funding to initiatives that reflect the rich culture, knowledge, and values of First Nations communities,” said Michelle Steele, PRF’s Chief First Nations Officer. “Through these grants, we want to strengthen the capacity of organisations embedded in and led by their communities. We recognise the unique perspectives and knowledge within these communities, making them best placed to understand local families and communities’ needs to thrive, and to help lead systemic change.”
Since 2016, PRF has provided $220 million to organisations working to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with two-thirds awarded to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) and other First Nations-led organisations where most of their Board and leadership team members identify as First Nations Australians.
“This new funding, available exclusively to First Nations-led organisations, builds on PRF’s commitment to prioritise self-determination in our grantmaking,” Steele added.
Grants will be awarded to ACCOs and First Nations-led organisations to contribute to First Nations self-determination by enabling communities to fund what they need, contributing to activities that strengthen governance and advocacy, and supporting and promoting activities that value culture and centre First Nations worldviews.
Expressions of Interest for these grants close at 5 PM (AEST) on 7 April 2025.
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