Indigenous Languages Grants open in Queensland

Posted: 3 November 2026

• The Queensland Government’s Indigenous Languages Grants program is now open.
• $200,000 is available to support the preservation, revitalisation and promotion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages across Queensland. 
• Grants of $20,000 can be used for Queensland-based language projects in local communities.  
• Applications close on 7 December 2026.

Organisations can now apply for the Queensland Government’s Indigenous Languages Grants program.

There is $200,000 available to support the preservation, revitalisation and promotion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages across the state.

Grants of $20,000 are available for eligible Queensland-based projects that support learning and language use and transmission within local communities.

Funding will support projects that:

• Develop and preserve Indigenous language resources and recording
• Create digital collections and repositories to safeguard language materials
• Increase the visibility and everyday use of Indigenous languages
• Strengthen language transmission through community-led forums and workshops

The program contributes to Closing the Gap Target 16, which aims to achieve a sustained increase in the number and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages being spoken.

Applications close 7 December 2026.  

To apply and check your eligibility, visit www.qld.gov.au/ilg.

ENDS

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