Victorian Aboriginal Community Initiatives Fund

These projects address priorities that are identified by the eleven Dhelk Dja Action Groups in Victoria.

The fund supports projects that:

• Are Aboriginal led, including Aboriginal led partnerships
• Are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Dhelk Dja Action Groups and strengthen the capacity of Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal organisations to address family violence at a local level
• Will provide an on-going or long-term benefit to the community
• Complement existing local community projects or initiatives and demonstrate partnerships with other government or non-government initiatives
• Align with Dhelk Dja: Safe Our Way – Strong Culture, Strong Peoples, Strong Families 10 Year Agreement (2018-2028)

Community Initiatives Fund 2019-20 funding round

Victorian Aboriginal organisations and/or Aboriginal community groups can submit applications for once off funding for projects of varying amounts. A total of $100,000 is allocated per region.

Funding will be made available for projects to be delivered from February 2020 to February 2021.

To apply, download a copy of the Aboriginal Community Initiatives Fund guidelines and application form and contact your Regional Coordinator (see More information for contact details).

Key dates

• 16 October 2019 - Call for applications
• 27 November 2019 5pm - Application closing date and time
• 9 - 13 December 2019 - CIF Regional Assessment Panels and applicant interviews convened
• January 2020 - All applicants advised of outcome 
• February 2020 - Project commencement
• February 2021 - Project completion

More information

For more information, contact your Regional Coordinator located in the Dhelk Dja Action Group regions.