Grant Programs

The Supporting Aboriginal Registration (SAR) grant program aims to address resourcing and capability gaps within the Aboriginal community housing sector in relation to becoming a registered housing agency under the Housing Act 1983. Eligible Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) and Traditional Owner Corporations (TOCs) located within the state of Victoria can apply for up to $50,000 to support costs incurred during the application process to become registered or in the first 18 months after becoming registered.

The Breaking Down Barriers to the Big Housing Build (BDB) grant program aims to provide financial assistance to the Aboriginal housing providers that are procuring new social housing development projects any Aboriginal housing investment grant initiative introduced by Homes Victoria. Eligible Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) and Traditional Owner Corporations (TOCs) located within the state of Victoria can apply for up to $72,000 to support costs required to bid for funding, for example, through the Homes for Aboriginal Victorian Rounds (HfAVR) or the Social Housing Growth Fund (SHGF).