Archived Grant Opportunity View - GO5266

This grant aims to build the capacity and cultural responsiveness of NDIS providers to support First Nations Australians with disability in rural and remote regions of Australia, including those with complex needs and/or behaviours of concern. This grant also aims to build provider capacity and capability to engage with First Nations Australians and provide access to more appropriate disability services within community or to assist them in returning to community.

The overarching objective of the grant is to build the capacity of providers to meet NDIS registration obligations and deliver culturally responsive supports for First Nations Australians (NDIS participants) in rural and remote communities.

Feedback from NDIS providers and states/territories’ authorisation agencies express a lack of providers’ capacity and capabilities to respond to First Nations Australians, particularly in rural and remote areas. They have also expressed a lack of providers offering services in these geographical areas. Through the development of resources and training modules, the grant will assist providers to develop and increase their capacity by:

• assisting providers to understand the requirements for providing safe and quality supports to First Nations Australians
• assisting providers to drive improvements and innovation in the provision of NDIS supports and services in collaboration with First Nations Australians in rural and remote areas
• developing a sustainable support and service model to meet the needs of First Nations Australians
• reducing the cost of providers in developing their own resource and training
• developing support and service models that are in accordance with the purposes of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Provider Registration and Practice Standards) Rules 2018.

This grant opportunity is only open to advocacy and self-advocacy organisations, professional bodies, research organisations and/or academic institutions that have extensive subject matter expertise and experience in at least three of the following areas that form part of the assessment criteria:

1. the experiences of First Nations Australians in rural and remote communities that are NDIS participants. Specific cultural knowledge in this area is a key assessment criterion for this grant
2. improving services for First Nations Australians
3. improving services for people who have a disability
4. improving the delivery of services for people in rural and remote settings
5. the development of learning modules and resources that can improve service delivery
6. inter-disciplinary partnership and stakeholder engagement, particularly in supporting First Nations people with disability and their families.

In addition, your organisation is required to satisfy the following requirements to be eligible to apply for this grant opportunity:

• have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
• be registered for the purposes of GST if the company income turnover, as a result of a successful grant, will exceed the thresholds defined by the Australia Tax Office
• have an account with an Australian financial institution
• have Public Liability Insurance coverage of $5million or more as well as all other insurances required by law for the duration of the project.

The Grant Opportunity 5266 document also provides a list of specific ineligibilities.

The maximum grant period is up to 18 months. Grant activities are expected to commence by execution of the deed of grant and must conclude no later than 30 December 2023. Final reporting (excluding any required acquittal reports) must be completed by this date, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

We may contact you up to two years after you finish your project for more information to help with this evaluation.

$715,000.00

Before applying, you must read and understand the guidelines, the application form and the sample grant agreement. Ensure you are familiar with Conflict of Interest Declarations, Probity, and the Intent of the Grants.

These documents may be found at GrantConnect. Any alterations will be published on GrantConnect and by registering on this website, you will be automatically notified of any changes.

To apply you must:

• complete the online grant opportunity application form available on GrantConnect
• provide all the information requested
• address all eligibility criteria and assessment criteria
• include all necessary attachments

If you have any difficulties accessing the form please contact: Grants@ndiscommission.gov.au

The NDIS Commission will not provide hardcopy application forms or accept applications for this grant opportunity by fax or mail. If an application is sent by fax or mail, it will not be assessed.

If you find an error in your application after submitting it, you should contact us immediately on Grants@ndiscommission.gov.au. We do not have to accept any additional information, nor requests from you to correct your application after the closing time.

You cannot change your application after the closing date and time. 

If we find an error or information that is missing, we may ask for clarification or additional information from you that will not change the nature of your application. However, we can refuse to accept any additional information from you that would change your submission after the application closing time. 

Keep a copy of your application and supporting documents. 

We will acknowledge that we have received your application within three working days.

If you need further guidance contact us at Grants@ndiscommission.gov.au.