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2022 Community Local Infrastructure Recovery Package (CLIRP) – Aboriginal Priority Needs (APN) Program
The record-breaking flooding that occurred in parts of NSW in February-March 2022 had a significant impact on communities. Funding of $150 million was approved for a 2022 Community Local Infrastructure Recovery Package (CLIRP - the Package) jointly funded by the Commonwealth and NSW governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
The CLIRP will be delivered in two stages: The Priority Needs Program (PNP); and the Essential Community Assets Program (ECAP). The PNP
will provide funding to assist with the repair, reconstruction and minor resilience building measures for Aboriginal community
infrastructure. In addition, applicants may apply for funds to undertake damage assessments and planning and design work that may be
necessary to participate in the second stage of the CLIRP ECAP.
Available Funding under AANSWCLIRP – APN: $6 million
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Applications Open |
Applications Close |
Stream 1 |
Friday 14 October 2022 |
5pm Friday 2 December 2022 |
Stream 2 |
Friday 14 October 2022 |
2pm Friday 11 November 2022 |
Stream 3 |
Friday 14 October 2022 |
5pm Friday 9 December 2022 (or earlier if fully allocated) |
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application approximately four weeks after they submit their application. Projects are
to commence within six months of approval.
This is a closed grant program where eligible organisations will be formally invited to apply.
Program Timeline
Program open |
Friday 14 October 2022 |
LALC support available |
From Friday 14 October 2022 |
Proposals assessed |
Within 2 weeks of submission |
Assessment notification |
Within 4 weeks of submission |
Eligible activities/project commence |
Within 6 months of approval |
Final expenditure due |
31 May 2024 |
Eligible Applicants (Who can apply for funding?)
- NSW Aboriginal Land Council
- Local Aboriginal Land Councils under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW) who are located within one of the eight targeted Local Government Areas:
Ballina Byron Clarence Valley Hawkesbury |
Kyogle Lismore Richmond Valley Tweed |
Applicants must have public liability insurance of at least $10 million per claim. All applications will be screened for eligibility. It is
intended that eligible applications will then be assessed and notified within four weeks of submission. Eligible Local Aboriginal Land
Councils that have not met project requirements, including acquittal and reporting requirements, for any grant funding received from
Aboriginal Affairs NSW in the previous two years will be required to partner with the NSW Aboriginal Land Council in an auspice
arrangement.
The program has three streams of funding:
Stream 1 – Local Aboriginal Land Councils – Asset Damage Assessment (ADA) and urgent minor infrastructure Eligible Local Aboriginal Land Councils are invited to submit an application for funding up to $150,000 to:
Any unallocated funding from this stream will be made available under stream 3. Applications Open: 9am, Friday 14 October 2022 Applications Close: 5pm, Friday 2 December 2022 |
Stream 2 – NSW Local Aboriginal Land Council – Sector capacity support The NSWALC are invited to apply for funding up to $450,000 to provide capacity support to eligible Local Aboriginal Land Councils to:
Funds allocated to Stream 2: total of $450,000 |
Stream 3 – Local Aboriginal Land Councils – Priority Capital and Infrastructure works |
Applications will be assessed on an as received basis. If funding is fully awarded, the program may close early.
Eligible Projects (What can be funded?)
Funding can be used for projects that meet the program outcomes of the 2022 Community Local Infrastructure Recovery Program.
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Projects will not be eligible for funding if they do not align with the program outcomes.
How to apply
Applications are to be completed online. Eligible Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs) will receive an application link directly from AANSW. If any eligible LALCs have not received a link from AANSW, please contact the Community Investments Team on 1800 019 998 or email grants@aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au
The applicant will be advised of the outcome of their project application within four weeks of submission.
Unsuccessful applicants will be offered a feedback session, if requested.
Please note, applications will not be accepted by other channels. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to allow sufficient time to submit applications using the online system, including allowing for unexpected delays.
Supporting Documents
All applicants are required to provide evidence of current public liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $10,000,000. The following is also required:
Stream 1 - Quotes and or technical reports for infrastructure component
Stream 2 - Project Plan
Stream 3 - Quotes and/or technical reports for infrastructure component.
ASSESSMENT AND APPROVAL
This is a non-competitive program, where eligible organisations are invited to apply. Eligible applications are assessed against the assessment criteria for the relevant stream, not competitively against other applications. Only applications that are assessed as sufficiently meeting the assessment criteria will be recommended for funding.
Assessment Criteria (all streams)
Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:
- demonstrated consistency with CLIRP-APNP Program Outcomes
- project activities directly related to directly damaged community infrastructure in the 17 LALCs across the targeted 8 LGAs
- capacity of applicant to deliver the proposed project activities
- ability to commence proposed project activities within 6 months of approval.
To ensure consistency with the program purpose, project activities must demonstrate how they contribute to one or more of the following:
- basic social, cultural, and recreational amenity to local Aboriginal communities
- help support or safeguard community cohesion
- support the delivery of social support networks.
Assessment and Approval Process
Stream 1 applications will be assessed by a panel consisting of delegated representatives from the NSW Aboriginal Land Council and Aboriginal Affairs NSW.
Stream 2 applications will be assessed by a panel consisting of Aboriginal Affairs NSW staff.
Stream 3 applications will be assessed by a panel consisting of representatives from the NSW Aboriginal Land Council, Department of Regional NSW and Aboriginal Affairs NSW.
Note that assessment panel members from the NSW Aboriginal Land Council must not be involved in the preparation of an application for funding under this program, or the delivery, monitoring or reporting against any project funded under this program, including where the NSW Aboriginal Land Council acts as an auspice for a Local Aboriginal Land Council.
All assessment recommendations will be provided in writing to the Minster for Aboriginal Affairs. The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs is the final decision maker, taking into consideration the recommendations of the assessment panel.
Unsuccessful applicants may re-apply at any time during the program open period.
Additional Resources
Please refer to the Program Guidelines for more information about the program and application process.
View the CLIRP - APNP Frequently Asked Questions document here. (updated 23 /11/2022)
Late applications
In exceptional circumstances, applications submitted after the deadline may be accepted at the sole discretion of AANSW and only where AANSW is satisfied that the acceptance of the late application would not compromise the integrity of the process. Exceptional circumstances will be considered on their merits and in accordance with probity principles. If your organisation is affected by exceptional circumstances, contact Aboriginal Affairs NSW to advise of the circumstances as soon as possible and be able to provide detail and evidence of the exceptional circumstance.
Complaints
Any concerns about the program should be submitted in writing to grants@aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au.
If you do not agree with the way the AANSW has handled the issue, you may wish to contact the NSW Ombudsman via www.ombo.nsw.gov.au.
SUPPORT AND CONTACTS
For any questions regarding the AANSW 2022 Community Local Infrastructure Recovery Package – Aboriginal Priority Needs Program, please contact your regional office on the numbers below or Community Investments Team on email grants@aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au
Please note that while AANSW regional staff will be pleased to answer questions about the application process, they cannot provide advice or comments on the content or merits of your application.
AANSW Regional Office Contact Number
Coffs Harbour 02 9228 4852
Sydney 02 8575 1105
DISCLAIMER
AANSW does not guarantee or warrant and accepts no legal liability whatsoever arising from or connected to, the accuracy, reliability, currency, or completeness of any material contained in this publication. Information in this publication is provided as general information only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from a qualified professional.
Funding assistance provided through the Program is subject to funds being available. AANSW reserves the right to make changes to the Program to ensure it meets the objectives outlined in these guidelines and provides equitable funding support to applicants.
The grant guidelines are subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of AANSW.
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