GRANTS

The Foundation provides grants to Aboriginal communities and individuals to support projects which advance the aims of the Foundation. More details are given in the Information sheet for Applicants.

In view of the limited resources available to the Foundation in its establishment phase, priority for funding is being given to the following categories:

1. Seeding grants:

• to research the relevance and value of new projects that may be ineligible for support from existing agencies
  

• to facilitate schemes or projects of benefit to Aboriginal health, welfare or education which have potential for wider application.

2. One-off grants in support of:

• health and well being of artists and their families
• education through art projects which will benefit health and well being
• individuals and communities to meet special needs

Level of Grants Provided

The Foundation will fund projects from $500 to a limit of $5,000.

Time Frame for Applicants

Applications for grants can be mdae using the ABF Application Form. Grants will be allocated twice a year. In special circumstances the Board may allocate funds outside these guidelines.

Tax Deductibility of Donations

Donations and gifts to the Aboriginal Benefits Foundation Donations Fund are eligible for tax deductibility under the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997