Archived Grant Opportunity View - GO8212

The ILA Program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians to express, conserve and maintain their cultures through Indigenous languages and arts activities. Grant funding allocated through the ILA Program supports activities that:

• Conserve, revitalise and sustain Indigenous languages and
• Create, promote and celebrate Indigenous community-based arts activities.

To be eligible for an ILA program grant, your organisation must:

• have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
• be registered for the purposes of GST - if your business has a gross annual income minus GST of $75,000 (or $150,000 for non-profit organisations)
• have an account with an Australian financial institution

• be one of the following entity types:
  • an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 and are compliant with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission’s (ASIC) requirements regarding director ID numbers
  • a Commonwealth or State or Territory government corporate entity
  • a company incorporated in Australia
  • a company limited by guarantee
  • an incorporated association
  • a not-for-profit organisation
  • a partnership (as defined in the Glossary)
  • a joint (consortia) application with a lead organisation
  • a publicly funded research organisation
  • a State or Territory local government council

   

Funding is available for projects commencing after 1 July 2026. Project duration can range from 12 months up to 36 months depending on the category of funding sought.

From $20,000.00 to $200,000.00

Select the 'Submit Application' button in the sidebar to apply. Applications must be lodged through SmartyGrants. Late applications or requests for extension of time to submit an application after the closing date will not be considered.