Burnett councils, not-for-profits and other organisations have until 10 April to apply for a state government grant to support their NAIDOC Week events in July.
The Queensland Government NAIDOC Grants program began accepting applications on 23 March.
A total of $145,000 in funding is available, with applicants able to ask for anywhere between $500 and $2,500.
According to the Queensland Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism, local government organisations, registered companies and not-for-profits are eligible to apply for the funding. Individuals, applicants without an ABN, and educational institutions like schools or kindergartens cannot apply.
The funding is set to benefit cultural displays, celebrations, sporting events, food displays or educational material like posters, videos or websites centred around NAIDOC Week.
Applicants must prove their causes are inclusive to all Queenslanders, “[s]howcase the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture through vibrant local stories, breathtaking art, and inspiring cultural activities,” and specifically celebrate 2026’s NAIDOC Week theme ‘Fifty Years of Deadly.’
NAIDOC Week 2026 will take place from 5 to 12 July. This year’s theme celebrates 50 years of the annual event dedicated to spreading awareness of First Nations Australian culture, history and achievements.
Applications for the Queensland Government NAIDOC Grants program close at 5pm on Friday, 10 April.
To learn more about the program and how to apply, visit qld.gov.au/firstnations/grants-funding/naidoc-grants
