Distribution of Royalty Money
The RDU facilitates the distribution of Royalty money, often referred to as 64-3. Funding application requests from Aboriginal Corporations (ORIC’s) that are connected to the Groote archipelago, are presented to the ALC Board for consideration. RDU also assists Aboriginal corporations to apply for funding from other sources.
In February and August of each year, there is a changing amount available for distribution, as it’s calculated at 30% of the royalty funds derived from the GEMCO mining operation to eligible Aboriginal Corporations (ORIC’s).
Section 64-3 of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act NT (ALRA) mandates that an amount equivalent to 30% of the royalties received by the Northern Territory Government from GEMCO is remitted to the ALC from the Aboriginal Benefit Account (ABA) twice a year. This is usually in February and August. The amount depends on the volume of production and price of manganese in the period. The funds are required by legislation to be used to support the economic and community development of traditional owners living in the area effected by the GEMCO mine – the Groote Eylandt archipelago. The legislation also required the ALC to remit the funds to Aboriginal Corporation (ORIC’s) within six months of receipt and the RDU plays a key role in this process.
How to Apply
In February and August of each year, the Anindilyakwa Land Council (ALC) facilitates the distribution of funding, which is called the 64-3 distribution.
Aboriginal Corporations (ORICs) that are connected to the Groote archipelago may apply for access to 64-3 funds.
To apply for the upcoming round of funding:
- Contact the ALC directly to obtain an application using the contact form below;
- The application form must be completed and returned to the ALC;
- Only applications received through ALCapplications@alcnt.com.au, that include the minimum required supporting information, will be considered by the ALC Board. Applications given directly to ALC staff or Board members will not be considered.
Consider providing as much information as possible to support your application. 64-3 funding is a finite resource,
and the information you provide is important to inform the decision making process of the ALC Board.
As a minimum, provide the following information to support your application:
- How the project:
- will benefit the economic and cultural interests of the Anindilyakwa People;
- falls into line with the Local Decision Making Agreements; and,
- falls within the Anindilyakwa Land Council Strategic Plan priorities.
- Quotes or estimates of initial and ongoing costs expected to be met by 64-3 funds.
- The number of employees likely to be employed by the project.
- When the project is likely to start, if funding is provided.
- The location of the project.
- Whether funding other than 64-3 has been considered.
- Photographs and maps supporting the application.
Information on how to get assistance in completing an application will be provided with the application form.
Royalties Distribution Snapshot
A selection of the range of currently supported initiatives funded by ALRA s.64.3 monies is updated quarterly in the ALC rents and royalties’ communications newsletters. Please see the latest newsletter publications:
For a snapshot overview of ALRA s.64(3) distributions awarded to Aboriginal Corporations operating on the Groote Archipelago between January 2019 and December 2023 please view the:
Rents & Royalties Reporting Snapshot s.64(3) Monies
This document will be updated bi-annually following each February and August round of funding distributions.