Applications Open for the Connecting to Country Program – Australia
Deadline: 26-Aug-21
Applications are now open for the Connecting to Country Program to support projects that enable Western Australian Aboriginal people and organisations to undertake on Country activities that foster the intergenerational transfer of knowledge, preservation of culture and strengthening of communities.
Objectives
The program intends to:
facilitate sharing of cultural knowledge and skills between generations, such as the preservation of language, stories and dance
recognise Aboriginal cultural leadership within the Aboriginal community and support leadership development in young people
contribute to stronger community mental health and wellbeing
strengthen, protect and maintain traditional ways of maintaining cultural knowledge.
Funding Information
This program can fund 100% of your activity costs, however demonstrating income (cash or in-kind) will strengthen your application.
Applicants can apply for funding up to $25,000 to support the proposed project or activity. This includes, for example, costs associated with travel, equipment hire, specialist services, documentation or catering.
The amount of funding sought should reflect:
the length and scale of the activity
the number of people involved
the range of activities occurring
the anticipated impact of the program for participants.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are open to Aboriginal individuals, groups or organisations in Western Australia; or those who work with Aboriginal people in community, and can demonstrate strong Aboriginal governance and leadership in their application.
These may include:
Aboriginal organisations, including art, community, cultural, language, media, ranger, youth and other community groups (such as men’s and women’s groups)
service providers delivering targeted services to Aboriginal people or communities, such as education and health providers
Local government authorities.
For more information, visit https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/funding/arts-funding/connecting-to-country