2025-26 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Social Participation) Grant Program

Grant Description

The Social Participation Grants are part of the ACT Health and Community Services Directorate’s 2025–26 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Grant Program, supporting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals in the ACT and connecting NSW regions to increase social participation, inclusion, and community connection while reducing social isolation. Grants support activities aligned with ACT Health and Wellbeing Framework outcomes, with a maximum funding amount of $500 per eligible applicant, and are intended to help people engage in meaningful social activities that strengthen identity, belonging, and social connection.

What It Funds

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Eligibility Criteria

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