Indigenous Languages Grants aim to increase the number and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages spoken in Queensland in partnerships with Aboriginal peoples and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Language is central to identity and connects people to culture, country and kin. Language is also critical to sharing and preserving cultural knowledge and understanding.
With very few fluent speakers remaining in some areas, many languages could easily be lost in the next few decades. The loss of language means the loss of cultural identity that incorporates unique ways of knowing and experiencing the world.
Ensuring children learn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages is an integral part of preservation—it forms a sense of continuity between the leaders of the past and the leaders of tomorrow, who will be responsible for carrying languages and culture forward into the future.
2023 Indigenous Languages Grants recipients
Region | Organisation name | Program name | Funding | Program delivery locations |
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South East Queensland | Gold Coast SUNS | Yalgan – SUNS theme song | $8,000 | Cararra |
South East Queensland | National Trust of Australia (Queensland) Limited t/as Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary | Audioscape creation in Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Yarning Circle | $8,300 | Currumbin |
South East Queensland | Centenary SHS Parents and Citizens association | Indigenous language signage and embedding Indigenous language into the curriculum language | $9,500 | Jindalee |
Far North Queensland | Dabu Jajikal Aboriginal Corporation | Researching, reviving and documenting Dabu Jajikal languages | $10,000 | Wujul Wujul |
South East Queensland | Hope Dreaming Indigenous Corporation | Consultation, Development, and Guidelines for Kabi-Kabi Curriculum and Resources for Educational entities in teaching Indigenous Languages on Country | $10,000 | Nambour |
Far North Queensland | Angkamuthi Tribal Aboriginal Corporation | Biocultural Mapping and Language Recording on Seven Rivers Country | $10,000 | Injinoo |
North Queensland | Diwah Group Limited | Yangga (Jangga) Language and Website construction | $10,000 | Townsville |
South East Queensland | Jessie Lloyd Music PTY LTD | Kala Lagaw Ya Learning Songs | $10,000 | Marsden |
South East Queensland | Jinibara People Aboriginal Corporation (JPAC) Registered Native Title Prescribed Body Corporate | Gathering language, gathering community | $10,000 | Ipswich |
Far North Queensland | Ewamian Limited | Ek Wamin Arrbila - Wamin language here and now | $10,000 | Mareeba |
South East Queensland | Salt Water Murris Quandamooka Art Gallery | Quandamooka language reclamation through storytelling | $10,000 | Dunwich |
Central South West | Bidjara Media and Broadcasting / 4RR FM | The Bidjara Language Project: Generation Gundunoo | $9,850 | Charleville |
Far North Queensland | Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council | Mapoon Language Project – Preparing for Salvage | $10,000 | Mapoon |
South East Queensland | Wangkumarra Kawalanyi Aboriginal Corporation | Wangkumarra Language Revitalisation | $10,000 | Springwood |
North Queensland | Gkuthaarn and Kukatj Aboriginal Corporation | Gkuthaarn Language Cards | $10,000 | Normanton |
Central South West | Lumburra Bimbi Pty Ltd | Western Kangoulu Language Project | $10,000 | Rockhampton |
Far North Queensland | Buda:Dji Aboriginal Development Association Aboriginal Corporation | Ngirrma Djabugay Teaching Kit: Stage 1 | $9,540 | Mareeba |
Central South West | Girringun Aboriginal Corporation | Revitalizing Warrangnu Language | $9,837 | Cardwell |
Central South West | Gidarjil Central Queensland Language Centre | Multimedia resources for learning and teaching languages of central Queensland | $10,000 | Bundaberg |
Far North Queensland | Torres Strait Island Regional Council | Mepla Voice | $10,000 | Cairns |
Far North Queensland | Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council | Art Yarning Project | $6,950 | Hope Vale |
North Queensland | Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council | Share our Language – Youth Art project | $6,200 | Doomadgee |
Central South West | Mithaka Aboriginal Corporation | Mithaka Language Discovery and Preservation | $10,000 | Windorah |
Central South West | Gummingurru Aboriginal Corporation | Bunya Burra Language Project | $10,000 | Gowrie Junction |
Far North Queensland | Dulabed & Malanbarra Yidinji Aboriginal Corporation (DMYAC) RNTBC | Duga Yidinj Gurruun (Learn Yidinj Language) | $10,000 | Gordonvale |
If you would like to receive email communication about future Indigenous languages initiatives, please call the Culture and Reconciliation Team on (07) 3003 6440 or email us on ilg@dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au.
The Queensland Government Indigenous Languages Grants 2023 will support a range of activities across Queensland which recognise the importance of promotion, preservation, and revival of traditional and contemporary languages in maintaining cultural identity and building the resilience of Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Applications for grants of up to $10,000 (exclusive of GST) are now being accepted.
The objective of the Indigenous Languages Grants is to increase the number and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages spoken in Queensland in partnerships with Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Language initiatives can include:
Grant applicants should confirm their selected Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language and language code through AustLang database.
Please ensure the development of the language initiative appropriately considers the principle of self-determination and demonstrates best practice protection of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP).
The Department of Education has developed the Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property Protocol for the teaching of Aboriginal languages and Torres Strait Islander languages.
You are encouraged to think about how your activity can be inclusive of people with disability.
The list below provides examples of eligible activities. It is not exhaustive, and you are welcome to submit a proposal for a different type of initiative that meets the objectives of the grant funding.
An applicant wishing to apply for an Indigenous Languages Grant must:
Eligible applicants include:
# Grant applicants that are not incorporated should partner with an incorporated organisation with demonstrated capacity to undertake and oversee community projects. This is an auspice arrangement. The auspice organisation details should be entered in the application form.
* A "company limited by guarantee” is a specialised form of public company designed for non-profit organisations. In Australia, companies limited by guarantee are subject to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and administered to by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
*where a school does not have a school parent association, please contact the Culture and Reconciliation team via email at ilg@dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 3003 6440 for guidance.
Date | What happens on this date? |
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Monday, 8 May 2023 | Grants open 10am (AEST) |
Monday, 26 June 2023 | Grants close. All applications must be submitted by 10am (AEST) |
Monday, 4 September 2023 (week beginning) | Applicants advised of outcome |
Sunday, 3 June 2024 | All activities/projects must be completed and delivered by this date |
Applications will be assessed by an independent assessment panel against the following criteria:
Criteria | Weighting |
---|---|
Design:
| 70% |
Organisational capacity:
| 30% |
Applicants must include a written letter of support for their application from:
You can submit your application online through the SmartyGrants website.
Staff from regional offices can assist applicants to upload an application form on SmartyGrants.
By submitting an application, all applicants acknowledge that, if successful, they will be required to provide Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships with a brief final report detailing the outcomes of the project, and a financial statement detailing how departmental funds were spent.
Where there is any unspent funding, the department may require you to refund the unspent funding.
For more information about the grants, including the guidelines, terms and conditions and how to apply please contact your local regional office or the Culture and Reconciliation team on email ilg@dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 3003 6440.
The Indigenous Languages Grants 2023 (the Program) is conducted by the State of Queensland acting through the Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships (DSDSATSIP) in accordance with the Program Guidelines and on the following Terms and Conditions.
By lodging your Application, you agree to be bound by the Funding Agreement upon written approval of the Application by DSDSATSIP.
In these Terms and Conditions:
For further information contact the Culture and Reconciliation Team:
Check the program guidelines to see if you are eligible for a grant.
Non-incorporated bodies may apply but the application must be auspiced by an incorporated body that accepts legal and financial responsibility for the grants. You will need to provide these details on the application form.
The applicant, or the organisation auspicing the grants application, must have the capacity to administer the grant in accordance with the grants reporting requirements.
A governing body is the group of people given the power and authority to form the policy and steer the overall direction of an organisation. It is a collective unit that makes and implements decisions on behalf of its members and the organisation. It is not any single individual.
Yes, you are required to have an ABN.
No, you do not need to be registered for GST. If you are not eligible for GST, no GST will be payable on the grants amount provided.
The Queensland Government Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships defines a branch as part of a larger organisation, having significant local capacity and identifiable client or member base in its own right, and a committee to oversee the operations of the branch.
In this case, yes.
Larger or statewide organisations operating branches across a number of regions are eligible to apply for regional and significant impact grant, for implementation of a program that has broad reaching impact.
Each branch may be eligible for a local grant, dependent on the breadth and intention of the program.
Yes. A consortium of eligible organisations may submit a joint application for grants. Each submitted application, regardless of it being submitted by a consortium, partnership or single entity, is eligible for one grant.
As part of the terms and conditions of the program, an organisation wishing to apply for grants must have the following current insurance policies in place:
If your organisation does not have current insurance, please provide a letter detailing the appropriate insurance will be organised should the application be successful, and proof of insurance provided promptly.
No. If a grant is provided through this program, no further grants or funding support are available for your activity from the Queensland Government.
No. Activities that have already received a guarantee of grants from the Queensland Government are not eligible through this program.
Please provide details of this application within the grant’s details section of the application form.
No. Activities with a different focus should apply for grants from other available Queensland Government programs. The aim of this program is to fund activities that align with the Indigenous Languages Grants Program objectives.
Yes. You should ensure your application is clear and concisely written and includes the requested information within the allocated word limit.
A budget table has been provided as part of the application process. Use this to itemise the costs associated with your activity as well as the income you may receive. This can include in-kind support.
Tips for writing a grant application has more information about costs / budget.
In-kind contribution is a contribution of a good or a service other than money. Examples include voluntary labour (teacher time) and donated goods (bus/venue hire, recording equipment). Please provide an estimate of the financial value of the in-kind contribution.
Applications should be submitted through SmartyGrants.
You can download a paper copy of the application form. Completed paper copy of the application form and supporting documents should be emailed to ilg@dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au.
10am (AEST) Monday, 26 June 2023.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged via email, so please ensure you provide a correct email address on your application form. If you do not receive an email acknowledgement within five (5) business days, please contact the Culture and Reconciliation Team via email at ilg@dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au.
Eligible applications will be assessed as part of a competitive process against how well the program aligns with the Indigenous Languages Grants and the assessment criteria.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully consider the assessment criteria and the weighting for the two parts of the assessment.
Check the assessment criteria in the program guidelines.
Weighted scoring allows the department to prioritise the parts of the assessment criteria. As a grant applicant, it allows you to see which areas require a greater focus in your application and how your application will be assessed to determine the final scoring.
You will be required to:
For more information please contact your local regional office or the Culture and Reconciliation team on email ilg@dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au or phone: (07) 3003 6440.
Before you get started check that your organisation is eligible to apply for the grant. It is important that you read the program guidelines and the terms and conditions before starting an application.
Check the program guidelines to see if you are eligible for a grant.
If you are unsure of your eligibility, please contact your local regional office or the Culture and Reconciliation team on email ilg@dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 3003 6440.
To prepare your grant application take some time to:
A key part of the grant program is to include approval from the Language Owner / Traditional Owner for use of the language and how they will be involved in the design, planning and delivery of your project/activity. A letter of support must be provided as part of your application.
If you are a School Parent Association and you are applying for a school-based activity, then a supporting letter from your School Principal must be included in the application.
Before writing your grant application and project plan research how much your project will cost.
Remember:
Item | Total cost of your activity | Allocation from the Indigenous Languages Grant | Details of in-kind or financial contribution |
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Research, archive and project initiation | $3,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 (researcher donated time for project) |
Collaboration and engagement (including engaging language/Traditional owners, Elders and community members) | $5,000 | $3,000 | |
Production (digital, design, video or print) | $6,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 (donated video equipment) |
Marketing and promotion (if applicable) | $1,000 | $1,000 | |
Total expenses | $15,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 |
When researching your project cost, it is important to consider what other funding sources are available and include this in your grant application. Other funding sources could include:
When writing your grant application, make sure you outline:
Remember to keep your responses clear and concise. Word limits will apply to the responses.
When you are ready, submit your application through SmartyGrants.
If you are unable to access SmartyGrants, a paper copy form can be completed, scanned, and emailed to ilg@dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au.
Applications close 10am (AEST) Monday, 26 June 2023.
For more information please contact your local regional office or the Culture and Reconciliation team on email ilg@dsdsatsip.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 3003 6440.
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