New Grants

[Andre Cramblit]

New grants to ENRICH indigenous heritage and culture
24-February-06 by Edited announcement

http://www.wabusinessnews.com.au/en-story.php?/1/35146/New-grants-to- 
ENRICH-indigenous-heritage-and-culture

Australian community groups have the chance to share in $100,000 in
grants for innovative projects which promote reconciliation and respect
for indigenous heritage and culture.

Indigenous Affairs minister Sheila McHale said individual grants of up
to $5,000 were available through the Department of Indigenous Affairs'
ENRICH program.

"The ENRICH program encourages reconciliation through deepened
understanding and awareness of the heritage and culture of indigenous
people," Ms McHale said.

The minister said the second round of ENRICH Grants for Reconciliation
and Heritage provided a unique opportunity for local community groups
to strengthen bonds between indigenous and non-indigenous people.

"Communities have the chance to create valuable grass-roots projects to
further reconciliation and protect WA's rich indigenous history in
their local area," she said.

Ms McHale said past grants had funded projects as diverse as producing
books in Aboriginal language, the creation of a meeting place, a
traditional camp dance and a walk trail.

"I encourage all community groups to consider submitting a project that
will enhance WA's unique history," she said.