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Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Programs
3 (1 open)

Tips for Applicants

Focus on community empowerment and cultural preservation when applying, providing clear examples of how your project aligns with their objectives to support the Barada Barna People.

Giving Philosophy

Their approach centers on self-reliance and the preservation of cultural identity. They believe in creating opportunities for employment and education, guided by the values of respect for country and community empowerment, to ensure sustainable development for future generations.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$3.6M$6.9M$1.0M
FY2022
$2.3M$7.3M$2.0M
FY2021
$4.8M$4.5M$4.4M
FY2020
$3.8M$3.4M$3.2M
FY2019
$983K$2.9M$2.2M
FY2018
$575K$3.7M$3.1M
FY2017
$1.8M$4.7M$4.5M
7yr totalUnknownSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (3)

1 open · 2 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 28 February 2026 (71 days ago)

Student Support

Grantclosed

Annual student support payment for full-time students in prep through senior school

Eligibility: Full-time students in prep through senior school
Up to $400Closes 31/03/2026Apply →

Tertiary Scholarships

Grantclosed

Full-time university scholarships up to $5,000/year for up to 4 years

Eligibility: Barada Barna Aboriginal Corporation members
How to apply: Apply for full-time university scholarships
Up to $5KCloses 31/03/2026Apply →

Annual Elder Support

Grantopen

Annual payment for Eligible Applicants over 50 years of age

Eligibility: Eligible Applicants over 50 years of age, part of the Barada Barna Aboriginal Corporation community
How to apply: Not specified
Up to $2KCloses 31/12/2026Apply →

Program History (3)

Year-specific program memory with visible provenance. This is the bridge between open opportunities and recurring portfolio strands.

2025-26

Student Support

Grant

Annual student support payment for full-time students in prep through senior school

Places: QueenslandSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source
2025-26

Tertiary Scholarships

Grant

Full-time university scholarships up to $5,000/year for up to 4 years

Places: QueenslandSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source
2025-26

Annual Elder Support

Grant

Annual payment for Eligible Applicants over 50 years of age

Places: QueenslandSource: official program url verifiedEvidence: open source

Grants in Database (3)

Focus Areas

indigenous
Geographic
AU-QLD
Recipients
youthageddisabilityrural remoteindigenous

Board & Leadership

Graham BUDBY
director
ACNC
ACNC
ACNC
ACNC
ACNC
Mervyn Riley
director
ACNC
Nick Brown
director
ACNC
ACNC
ACNC
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 24 April 2026 (15 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 28 February 2026 (71 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (72 days ago)
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