Grants in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

The Future Drought Fund Strengthening Drought Resilience on Country Program provides $12 million to support First Nations-led, community-driven projects that build resilience to drought and climate impacts. Running from 2025–26 to 2027–28, up to six Delivery Partners will co-design and support place-based initiatives that strengthen connection to Country and empower communities. The program reflects the Australian Government’s commitment to Closing the Gap by investing in First Nations-led solutions.

Funding is available to support PBCs to maximise the economic and social potential of native title through the effective and sustainable management of their land.

Grants up to $125,000 to support tourism business activities for Victorian First-Peoples-owned and operated businesses, Traditional Owners, Traditional Owner Corporations and Registered Aboriginal Parties

The Preserve, Promote and Protect our Aboriginal Sites program provides grants to Aboriginal organisations for projects that preserve, promote and protect Aboriginal sites and support Aboriginal people in managing their cultural heritage throughout Western Australia.

NSW MVP (Minimum Viable Product) Ventures Program is committed to supporting startups and innovative small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the product lifecycle, bridging the gap between early-stage research and mature investment opportunities. The program offers grants designed to accelerate the commercialisation of highly innovative products or processes. The Program aims to: support businesses in increasing the commercialisation of innovative products and processes in NSW, and attract and retain commercialisation activities within the state. The Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade will allocate up to $3 million annually for the Program until June 30, 2027.

The Aboriginal Tourism Grant Program aims to help NT based Aboriginal businesses and organisations develop Aboriginal cultural tourism experiences and tourism products. Tourism NT is providing a non-competitive funding pool of $1,000,000 (excluding GST).

The Aboriginal Business Round provides funding support to Aboriginal Western Australian small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to enhance their business capability and capacity to supply to major Western Australian State or Local Government agencies, the Australian Government and the private sector. Now in its eighth round, the program continues to support Aboriginal businesses in building capacity and unlocking new supply opportunities.