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 | |||
| Reconnection, Employment and Learning (REAL) Program Phase 2 | Eligible entity types include companies, incorporated associations, Indigenous corporations, local government, partnerships and sole traders. | Funding to deliver culturally responsive employment services for First Nations people transitioning out of the justice system. Grant amount varies by negotiated caseloads and locations; Phase 2 pool up to $31.4m. Most grants anticipated to be from$432k–$5.06m. | May 4th 2026 |
| ARTS & CULTURE | |||
| Creative Australia – Delivery Partner: First Nations Editorial Development | Registered organisations with a demonstrated track record of publishing works by First Nations writers and delivering services that support editorial development. | Provides up to $150,000 per year, totalling $300,000 over two years, to deliver professional development, collaboration and industry opportunities for First Nations editors. | May 12th, 2026 |
| NATIVE TITLE-HOLDING CORPORATIONS | |||
| Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBC) Capacity Building Grant | PBCs and other parties, such as native title representative bodies and service providers. | Total $114.8M funding pool to assist PBCs to grow organisational capacity and generate economic benefits from their land. | Applications open until June 30th, 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. |
| RENEWABLES & SUSTAINABILITY | |||
| First Nations Clean Energy Program – Advice Grants | First Nations organisations or groups seeking to build capability to engage in clean energy development opportunities. | Competitive grants from $5,000 to $80,000 to fund advisory, engagement and capacity‑building activities related to clean energy projects. | September 3rd, 2026 |
| VICTORIA | |||
| NOT-FOR-PROFIT | |||
| VFA Recreational Fishing Grants Program – Small & Intermediate Grants | Community groups, committees of management and incorporated angling clubs and associations. | $5-$50K to finance projects aimed at enhancing Victorian public recreational fishing continuously | Ongoing |
| NEW SOUTH WALES | |||
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | |||
| VClosing the Gap Socio-Economic Outcome 17: Digital Inclusion Hub | NSW-based ACCOs meeting Clause 44 definition; must work in the community where the hub will operate. | Up to $250,000 (GST incl.) for up to 18 months to establish an Aboriginal-led Digital Inclusion Hub and deliver digital skills uplift programs. | May 15th, 2026 |
| ARTS & CULTURE | |||
| Creative NSW Arts and Cultural Funding Program: Creative Nations | First Nations individuals (18+), unincorporated groups, and First Nations-led organisations operating in NSW (12+ months), with ABN or funds administrator if successful. | Funds First Nations-led arts and cultural projects. Up to $75k (individuals/groups) or $100k (organisations). Applicant must contribute at least 5% cash or in-kind. | May 25th, 2026 |
| QUEENSLAND | |||
| TOURISM & HOSPITALITY | |||
| Queensland Destination Events Fund (QDEF) | 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 1: Closes 8 April, 2026 for even held Oct 2026-Jan 2028 Round 2: Closes Oct 2026 for events held Apr 2027-June 2028. |
| ANY | |||
| 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. |
| SOUTH AUSTRALIA | |||
| ARTS & CULTURE | |||
| Queensland Destination Events Program (QDEP) | Queensland-based event operators. | Grants up to $100K for QLD events that attract intrastate and interstate visitors. Funding can cover marekting costs, infrastructure hire, event program enhancements and more. | Round 1 applications will open end of February 2026 and close early April 2026, for events held from Oct 2026-Jan 2028. |
| Aboriginal and 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. |
| NORTHERN TERRITORY | |||
| 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. |