Applying to the Land Acquisition Program

What steps do we take to apply?Widdidia land acquisition application process

1. Contact the ILC, discuss your proposal and register your intent to submit an application. Freecall 1800 818 490.

Speaking with the ILC early in the development of a project will give you time to collect all the relevant information and documentation that you will need to submit.

2. Complete an application, demonstrating that your organisation, the proposed project and property requirements meet all of program criteria listed in the appropriate handbook.

You should familiarise yourself with the contents of the handbook. Application forms and program handbooks are available for download below.

3. Submit your application, including all supporting documents and attachments. Applications must be received by close of business, 30 April 2010 for socio-economic development acquisitions, or at any time for cultural and environmental acquisitions.

Socio-economic development

Key Requirement:

The acquisition must provide significant Indigenous socio-economic benefits, in particular training and employment outcomes.

Application Process:

Applications are subject to an annual call.  The call for applications closes 30 April each year.  The 2010 call for applications is now closed.

Sample application forms and handbooks are available for your information.  These documents are not current and will be replaced when the 2011 call for applications opens.

 

Cultural and environmental values

Key Requirement:

The acquisition of the land is required to provide access to and protect its significant cultural and/or environmental values.

Application Process:

Submit a completed application to the ILC at any time. Applications are assessed independently on their own merits.

Applications for cultural and environmental values acquisitions may be submitted at any time. 

 

Applicants who pass the ILC's assessment enter into a lease with the ILC. During the lease period, applicants must demonstrate their ability to manage the property viably and sustainably. At the successful completion of the lease period, the ILC grants the property to the Indigenous group through the execution of a Deed of Grant.

Template Deed of Grant 2010 Template%20Deed%20of%20Grant%202010 (76 kb)

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