This page brings together the latest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander grants, not‑for‑profit funding, and social inclusion programs available across Australia. Explore current federal and state grants supporting community projects, Indigenous‑led initiatives, charities, social enterprises, cultural programs, and inclusion outcomes — all in one place, updated as new opportunities open.
ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER GRANTS
| NAME OF GRANT / PROGRAM | ELIGIBILITY | WHAT IT COVERS & FUNDING AMOUNT | CLOSING DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL | |||
| ANY | |||
| Social Enterprise Development Initiative Grants (SEDI) First Nations Grant | Indigenous-owned or controlled organisations operating a commercial or trading business model, with a measurable social impact. Annual revenue must be >$50K and trading revenue >$35K. | Up to $120,000 for business and impact capability building services, plus internal costs up to 20 percent. $2.5 million totatl funding pool. Grant amount cannot exceed annual turnover. No matched funding requirement. | Applications assessed on a rolling basis until early 2027. |
| Our Country Our Future (ILSC) | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups; acquisition projects require an incorporated, Indigenous‑controlled entity; management projects require eligible land/water-right holders. | Direct funding and support to acquire/manage/develop land or water-related interests; includes planning, infrastructure, on‑Country management and culture activities. No grant request cap. Co‑investment considered. | Ongoing |
| Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program – Round 12 | Owners and operators of aerodromes in remote or very remote areas of Australia with an ABN | $5,000 to $4 million for airstrip safety, all-weather access, lighting and disability access upgrades | 6 October 2026 |
| FIRST NATIONS FILM & TELEVISION | |||
| First Nations Features Development Grant | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander filmmakers, producers, writer or writer/directors. | Up to $30K, or up to $45K if a producer is attached to support First Nations filmmakers to develop an idea into a longer feature format. | Ongoing, with applications assessed every six weeks. |
| First Nations TV Drama Development | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander producer, writer or writer/directors. | Up to $30K for one-offs, up to $45K if a producer is attached and up to $65K for a series to develop TV drama projects, including telemovies and series. | Ongoing, with applications assessed every six weeks. |
| First Nations TV Documentary Development | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander key creatives i.e. writer, producer or director. | Grants to develop documentary projects. Up to $30K for feature and series documentaries, up to $20K for one-hour TV documentaries and online series. | Ongoing, with applications assessed every six weeks. |
| First Nations Features Production | First Nations director and writers, experienced producers and key First Nations creatives. | Funding to invest in outstanding low-budget feature films, no set maximum grant per applicant. | Ongoing, with applications assessed every eight weeks. |
| First Nations TV Drama Production | First Nations writers, directors and co-directors, experienced producers. | Funding to invest in outstanding drama television projects by First Nations Australians. Funding supports production and post-production, no maximum grant amount. Applications by invitation only. | Ongoing, with applications assessed every eight weeks. |
| First Nations Documentary Production Grant | Documentary projects by First Nations Australians. | Funding to complete a documentary project, no maximum grant funding. Post-production funding up to $100K considered. Applications by invitation only. | Ongoing, with applications assessed every eight weeks. |
| MEDICAL, PHARMACEUTICALS & HEALTHCARE | |||
| AOD National Prevention, Early Intervention, Treatment and Workforce/System Enablers | Companies, incorporated associations, cooperatives, Indigenous corporations, sole traders, partnerships and consortia delivering national AOD activities | $129.7 million over three years across prevention, early intervention, treatment and workforce/system enabler streams | 26 October 2026 |
| Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Place-based Treatment | Accredited AOD treatment providers including companies, incorporated associations, cooperatives, Indigenous corporations and consortia | $147 million pool over three years with no maximum grant amount for place-based AOD treatment services | 26 October 2026 |
| Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Grant 2026 | NHMRC Administering Institutions applying for eligible clinical trials and cohort studies research projects. | Supports clinical trials and cohort studies that improve health outcomes. Funding pool $75 million. No matched funding specified. | 4 November 2026 |
| Continuation of Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Response Measures | Companies limited by guarantee, incorporated associations, cooperatives, Indigenous corporations, statutory entities and consortia | $15.9 million across hepatitis B ($6.9m) and hepatitis C ($9.0m) streams with no maximum grant amount | 28 September 2026 |
| Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – Place-Based Funding | Companies, incorporated associations, cooperatives, Indigenous corporations, local governments, statutory entities and consortia | Up to $1.7 million per annum (Stream 1) or $0.7 million per annum (Stream 2) for FASD diagnostic services and innovative models of care | 26 October 2026 |
| NHMRC Targeted Call for Research: Strengthening the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Pipeline | NHMRC Administering Institutions with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Chief Investigator A | $5 million pool for 1–5 year research projects strengthening the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce | 4 November 2026 |
| VICTORIA | |||
| ANY | |||
| Aboriginal Community Initiatives Fund | Victorian Aboriginal-led not-for-profit organisations and community groups with a DFFH service agreement or auspice arrangement | $100,000 per Dhelk Dja region for Aboriginal-led family violence prevention, culture, leadership and community projects | 28 September 2026 |
| QUEENSLAND | |||
| FIRST NATIONS ENTREPRENEURS | |||
| First Nations Innovation Acceleration Program QLD | Established Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses in QLD that are ready to scale. | Grants up to $100K to pursue innovation and growth. Targeted funding for business strategic advisory services is also available. | Applications open until February 4th, 2027. |
| TOURISM & HOSPITALITY | |||
| Homegrown – Queensland’s Destination Events Fund (QDEF) Round 2 | Businesses operating major events in Queensland. | Grants from $15K-$100K depending on stream for QLD-based events. Destination Signature Event Stream, $15K-$40 per year up to 6 years, Destination Significant Event Stream, $25K-$100K per year, up to 6 years, Destination Indigenous Event Stream $15K-$40K one-off grant. NEW Destination Kickstarter Event stream, supports development of new events in first year of operation. Grant up to $25K per year for two years. | Round 2: Closes 6 Oct 2026 for events held Apr 2027-June 2028. |
| SOUTH AUSTRALIA | |||
| ARTS & CULTURE | |||
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Grants – Projects SA | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and art workers. | Grants up to $25,000 to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and art workers create, develop and present new works across all art forms. | Applications open until February 4th, 2027. |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLBEING | |||
| Strengthening Our Culture Funding Pool | South Australian Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) with an active ABN | $5,000 to $100,000 across four streams for culturally grounded projects that strengthen culture and support preventive health and wellbeing | 28 August 2026 |
| NORTHERN TERRITORY | |||
| ANY | |||
| Barkly Local Community Projects Fund | Aboriginal corporations, incorporated associations, cooperatives and companies operating in the Barkly region | Up to $50,000 for community and culture projects, Aboriginal leadership development or community safety initiatives | 9 November 2026 |
| Collective Impact Initiatives | Aboriginal communities in NT. EOI submitted by an Aboriginal person, group, or organisation on behalf of the whole community. | Large-scale, multi-project community initiatives with support. Funding up to $15 million per large community, smaller communities at least $2 million. | Applications open until December 15th, 2026 |
| FIRST NATIONS START-UP & SMEs | |||
| Aboriginal InvestmeNT Business Start-Up & Growth Grants – Round 3 | Majority Aboriginal-owned businesses in the start-up or growth stage, with operations based in the NT. | Grants from $100K-$150K for NT Aboriginal businesses to increase size, scale and maturity. Several business expenses can be funded including staff wages, business and admin costs, trading stock and consumables, fit-out costs and more. | Ongoing until funding pool is exhausted for the financial year. |