National NAIDOC Awards

Grant Description

The 2026 National NAIDOC Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions and excellence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across ten award categories including leadership, sport, education, innovation, art, culture, and caring for Country. The Awards honour individuals, groups, businesses and organisations who inspire positive change and serve as role models within their communities and nationally. There is no grant funding attached; this is a national recognition program with winners announced during NAIDOC Week in July 2026.

What It Funds

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Eligibility Criteria

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