NAIDOC Week 2020 Local Grants

Media release - Minister Wyatt

NAIDOC Week 2020 will be held 8 to 15 November and the Morrison Government has opened a new NAIDOC local grants round, with $1.4 million available to support local communities to host events and other activities during the week.

Minister for Indigenous Australians, the Hon Ken Wyatt AM, MP, invites local organisations to plan how they will celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander excellence, traditions, cultures and histories and apply for funding to make these events great experiences for the community.

“All Australians are excited to start planning and attending in-person and virtual events in a COVID safe way and NAIDOC Week will be an opportunity to celebrate our resilience,” Minister Wyatt said.

“Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are among the oldest in the world and these grants will help people share in that history and look to the future.

“This year’s theme, Always Was, Always Will Be, represents strength, respect and a continuing journey towards truth and reconciliation.

“I encourage everyone to plan how they will get involved with NAIDOC Week and look forward to unique events and other activities that people will come up with this year to showcase the best of Indigenous Australia in a safe way.” 

Information on the 2020 NAIDOC local grants round is available on the National Indigenous Australians Agency website, with applications closing 17 August at 7pm (AEST).

All applicants from the previous round that closed in March will be contacted by the National Indigenous Australians Agency and provided guidance on how to re-apply.

Events and information about NAIDOC Week 2020 will be posted on the NAIDOC website.