Lake Macquarie community and not-for-profit groups, schools and childhood centres are invited to apply for NAIDOC Week funding.
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Lake Macquarie City Council is offering the grants to fund projects or events that celebrate NAIDOC Week during its new dates of November 8-15.
The council's Aboriginal community development officer, Maree Edwards, said grants of up to $750 were on offer to create a cultural project or event that would increase community awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievements, culture and heritage.
"NAIDOC Week plays an integral role in educating the wider community about the longest living culture on the planet, and helps promote reconciliation," Ms Edwards said.
"This year's theme Always Was, Always Will Be, recognises that First Nation people lived on and cared for this country for over 65,000 years. Applicants are encouraged to create cultural activities that reflect our First Nation people's ongoing spiritual and cultural connections to the land and water."
Successful applicants must host their project or event in Lake Macquarie and adhere to NSW Government COVID-19 health guidelines.
To apply, download the application form and guidelines from lakemac.com.au and submit the completed form to Council by Monday, August 17.