Research Program

Your Opportunity

The Wiri Yuwiburra Community Benefits Trust assists with funding to preserve histories and languages.
We offer a research program that can be successful by documenting your project, the expected outcomes, and how you know when the outcomes have been achieved. To learn more about these opportunities, we encourage you to read the Grant Guidelines and make contact to discuss your particular situation.

Steps to the Grants Process

Application
Complete an application via the links on the specific application page.
Assessment
Trustees will assess your application, and we will notify you of the outcome.
Distribution
Approved applications will have funds distributed based on the application.
Acquittals
We would love to hear about the impacts the support has had on you or your community.

Start an Application

To start an application begin by selecting the program tab in the header above for the program area in which you want to apply. Please read the Grant Guidelines for the program to make sure your application meets the requirements. if you are not sure feel free to contact us.

Research Programs

Research Program Frequency Maximum Grant Amount
Assistance with preserving histories and languages from primary sources or documenting family histories. One application up to maximum amount per calendar year $5,000
Refer to the Grant Guidelines before starting the application processes.

Application FAQs

I have a question and can’t find the answer in the Grant Guidelines?
  • A Wiri, Yuwiburra, and Barada Barna Peoples, resident anywhere in Australia.
  • Any member of the broader Birri Gubba Na;on resident in the Agreement Area.
All applications are through Smarty Grants, which can be accessed from the link on the respective Grant Program website page.
All applications are assessed against the Grant Guidelines and Information document found on the website.
When you submit your applications it can take 3-6 weeks for the assessment process to be finalised.
Applicants should contact Centrelink on 13 28 50 for advice.
In the first instance, contact the Trust’s Grants Officer on 0499 992 865 or email [email protected]