Celebrating Reconciliation Grants

National Reconciliation Week is a time to learn, connect and strengthen relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the broader community.

The Celebrating Reconciliation Grants provide funding for local events and activities that promote understanding, respect, inclusion and social cohesion across Queensland. Grants of $2,500 (excluding GST) are available to help community organisations deliver activities that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, stories and contributions during National Reconciliation Week 2027.

Whether you're planning a community gathering, cultural showcase, yarning circle, workshop or awareness campaign, this funding can help bring your idea to life and create meaningful opportunities for people to learn, share and connect.

Funding available

Grants of $2,500 (excluding GST) are available for eligible projects and activities.

Activities should be delivered during National Reconciliation Week—27 May to 3 June 2027.

All funded activities must be completed by 30 June 2027.

Funding is awarded through a competitive application process.

Every Queensland community has a role to play in reconciliation. If you have an idea that helps people connect, learn and walk forward together, we encourage you to apply.

What we're looking for

We want to support activities that help build stronger relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Queenslanders.

Your activity should:

promote understanding, respect and trust

strengthen community connections

encourage inclusion and participation

raise awareness of National Reconciliation Week

create opportunities for people to learn about and engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and achievements.

A requirement of the program is that Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are meaningfully involved in designing and delivering the activity. This could include working with Elders, Traditional Owners, community organisations, artists, performers, facilitators or speakers.

Examples of activities that may be funded

Eligible activities may include:

community events that bring people together and encourage participation

cultural performances, exhibitions and showcases

local history and storytelling projects

yarning circles and community conversations

workshops, presentations and learning activities

food and bush tucker experiences

resources such as videos, podcasts, websites, booklets or displays that promote awareness and understanding.

These are just examples. If your idea aligns with the program objectives, we encourage you to apply.

Funding can support direct costs associated with delivering your activity, including:

venue and equipment hire

materials and supplies

cultural performers, artists and entertainers

catering and produce

event theming and other activity-related expenses.

Funding cannot be used for salary and wages, administration costs, insurance, alcohol, prizes or gifts, capital works, or activities already completed.

Eligible applicants include:

incorporated associations

registered charities and not-for-profit organisations

local governments

Australian companies

companies limited by guarantee

incorporated trustees acting on behalf of a trust.

To be eligible, organisations must:

be based in Queensland

deliver the funded activity in Queensland

hold a valid Australian Business Number (ABN).

If your organisation is not eligible to apply directly, you may be able to apply through an eligible auspice organisation.