Aboriginal controlled organisations and community have the skills, knowledge and experience to implement strategies to create these nurturing environments for children. CAGES Foundation invests in these organisations.

First Nation people are the first entrepreneurs and business people of Australia. Colonisation created structures that prevent and exclude Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from wealth creation.

CAGES Foundation Economic Development Grants exist to assist First Nations businesses and enterprises to attract investment and build revenue whilst supporting sustainable communities.

These grants are separate to any financial impact investment that the investment committee of CAGES Foundation may make from the foundation's corpus.

Economic Development Guidelines:

• Preference for Aboriginal Community Controlled or led organisation
• Organisations that are working toward breaking down systemic barriers and creating opportunities that exist for First Nations businesses
• Funding might include:
  • Core operating expenses, including salaries, communications and business development costs.
  • Developing internal investment products within Aboriginal controlled non-government organisations.
• Any activity must be community endorsed
• All organisations must have DGR1 tax status.

All partnerships start with a conversation. There are no grant rounds. Opportunities are limited due to the long-term nature of our existing partnerships.

Once we receive your enquiry we will be in touch within two weeks regarding any potential funding opportunities and next steps.

Economic Inclusion Grant Criteria

• Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation.
• Any activity must be community endorsed.
• All organisations must have DGR1 tax status.

• Address: Suite 602, 50 Holt Street Surrey Hills 2010 NSW
• Phone: (02) 9051 2411
• Email: info@cagesfoundation.org