GO8233: Performance of Representative Body Functions

The Commonwealth, through the NIAA, funds organisations to perform the representative body functions listed in section 203B of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth).

The organisations that perform these functions are referred to as Native Title Representative Bodies and Service Providers (NTRB/SPs).

This grant opportunity is to continue the performance of these functions through funding NTRB/SPs to resolve native title claims and agreements, as well as establishing and supporting Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs).

The objectives of the grant opportunity are: Fund NTRB/SPs to perform the representative body functions listed in section 203B of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth).

Assist native title claimants and holders to bring claims, negotiate agreements, and protect their rights and interests.

Support the resolution of native title claims and agreements.

Assist in establishing and maintaining functional PBCs, including meeting legislative, compliance and operational needs.

This grant opportunity is by invitation only and eligible applicants are the organisations explicitly listed in section 4.1 of the guidelines (14 named Native Title Representative Bodies and Service Providers).

Applicants must satisfy all eligibility criteria listed in section 4.

The NIAA may waive or amend eligibility if an NTRB recognition status changes or if the NIAA decides to not fund an NTSP under section 203FE(1) of the Native Title Act.

Organisations receiving $500,000 (GST exclusive) or more in any single financial year must comply with the Strengthening Organisational Governance Policy incorporation requirements (incorporate under CATSI Act for First Nations organisations or Corporations Act for non-First Nations organisations) unless exempted by the Minister or delegate.