The First Nations Languages Education Program will support community language learning activities that increase the numbers of language speakers and educators. The Australian Government Department of Education has partnered with First Languages Australia to design a national grant program sufficiently flexible to meet local language community needs.

Grants will be available for projects that:
·     deliver intensive community language learning activities,
·     support community language learners to develop teaching skills, and
·     build or extend community-led partnerships toward teaching languages in schools.

Expressions of Interest have now closed. Through the coming months, First Languages Australia will be working with language communities to develop project plans that meet the above criteria.

Key Dates

07 December 2023 – Expressions of Interest open

28 February 2024 – Expressions of Interest close

March 2024 (anticipated) - Grant round open

Please note: The grant round will closed once funds have been allocated. Communities who have not submitted an EOI and developed a language plan with First Languages Australia will not be able to apply for a grant.

For any further information about the program please contact us at fnl@firstlanguages.org.au.

First Nations Languages Education Program- FAQ’s

First Nations Languages Education Program- Flyer

First Nations Languages Education Program- Project examples

Artwork:

Kulgan (following new pathways)
By Faith Baisden