NAIDOC Grants
The Queensland Government invited communities to celebrate Fifty Years of Deadly with the opening of the 2026 NAIDOC Week Grants.
NAIDOC Week (5 -12 July 2026) is an opportunity for all Queenslanders to learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories, and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.
This year’s theme recognises 50 years of NAIDOC Week—a powerful platform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, culture, and resistance, and honours the Elders and organisers who paved the way, while embracing a future led by community and sustainability.
Grants support NAIDOC Week activities across Queensland that:
- Celebrate the 2026 NAIDOC Week theme
- Showcase the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture through vibrant local stories, breathtaking art, and inspiring cultural activities.
- Bring all Queenslanders together to honour this legacy, strengthen respectful relationships, and champion equity, inclusion, and social cohesion.
2026 NAIDOC Grant recipients
Through the 2026 NAIDOC Grants program, a range of events and activities across Queensland have been funded, supporting initiatives such as community celebrations, yarning circles and sporting carnivals.
Thank you for your commitment to NAIDOC Week and your contribution to encouraging inclusion and social cohesion, promoting cultural awareness and strengthening community connections in Queensland.
More information
naidocgrants@dwatsipm.qld.gov.au
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