Celebrating Reconciliation Grants Now Open
Grants are now open for Queenslanders to host events and activities that strengthen social cohesion and relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Queenslanders during National Reconciliation Week.
The Celebrating Reconciliation Grants program provides up to $2,500 to help fund events and activities that may include cultural performances, cultural displays, art exhibitions, storytelling, community activities and more.
National Reconciliation Week is held each year from 27 May to 3 June and commemorates two significant milestones in Australian’s reconciliation journey – the successful 1967 referendum and the 1992 High Court Mabo decision.
Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Minister Fiona said the Crisafulli Government was committed to making a tangible, meaningful difference to the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
“The Celebrating Reconciliation Grants will provide local groups and organisations with the opportunity to actively foster inclusiveness and deepen cultural connections in their communities,” Minister Simpson said.
“This Government is focused on local communities building strong partnerships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Queenslanders.
“When we invest in building respectful relationships, we can achieve meaningful outcomes and opportunities for all communities to thrive economically, socially and culturally.”
“Up to 30 Queensland-based reconciliation events will be supported through these grants alone, and I encourage everyone to join together to celebrate reconciliation.”
Reconciliation Queensland CEO Erin Lang said these reconciliation events funded by the grants are critically important, because they help Queenslanders find a shared path forward.
“As this year is our 25th anniversary, we’re doing a lot of reflecting, and are focusing on what that positive future together could look like,” Ms Lang said.
“I think reconciliation’s different for everybody, and every community has their own experience with it.
“There are a lot of people in our communities doing a lot of this work, and I think if they can get a little bit of funding and support, it does really help people who are trying to make our community better.
“I know we have to focus on the past and acknowledge what happened and learn from it but at the same time, we actually have so much opportunity in front of us.”
Applications for the Celebrating Reconciliation Grants 2025 close at 8 am on 22 April 2025.
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