Grants in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
First Nations Innovation Acceleration Program QLD
Up to $100,000
The First Nations Innovation Acceleration Program QLD supports established Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses in Queensland that are ready to scale through investment grants up to $100,000. It also provides funding and advisory services to help businesses pursue innovation, take calculated risks, and grow sustainably.
Aboriginal and Local Business Participation in Recovery Program WA
$25,000-$100,000
The Aboriginal Business Participation in Recovery Grants support Aboriginal-owned small businesses and sole traders in Western Australia to participate in the economic recovery following Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie and associated flooding.
The program funds business support, advisory services, employment support, and equipment/assets to help businesses establish, grow, and contribute to recovery and reconstruction efforts in the Kimberley region.
Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan (CPCP) Caring for Country (Round 2)
up to $25,000
The CPCP Caring for Country Aboriginal Business Development Grant supports Aboriginal-owned businesses to build capacity and become tender-ready for opportunities linked to the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan in Western Sydney. The program aims to promote Aboriginal culture, knowledge, and economic participation, ensuring Aboriginal businesses are well-placed to benefit from CPCP implementation over the next three decades.
First Nations Documentary Production
No set maximum per applicant.
Screen Australia funding is available for production and post-production costs of one-off documentaries, documentary series or factual multiplatform projects from First Nations creatives.
First Nations TV Drama Production
No set maximum per applicant
Screen Australia funding is available for production and post-production costs of drama television projects, including telemovies, series, and online drama projects by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives.
First Nations Feature Development Grant
$30,000-$45,000
This grant supports Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander filmmakers, with demonstrated experience, to develop an idea they wish to explore in a longer feature format. Funding is available for the further development of a treatment and/or draft scripts, project development as well as fees for writer, producer, director, story consultant, research, and/or securing production financing.
First Nations TV Drama Development
$30,000-$65,000
This grant helps First Nations practitioners develop TV drama projects, including telemovies and series. Funding supports script and series bible development, project research, and securing production financing.
First Nations Documentary Development
$20,000-$30,000
This grant supports First Nations practitioners to develop documentary projects, including features, series, and online productions. Funding is for creating strong written and visual materials to compete for production finance.
First Nations Feature Production
No set maximum per applicant
This grant invests in outstanding low-budget feature film projects by First Nations Australians. Funding supports production and post-production, aiming to develop key First Nations creatives and extend their vision and skills.
Looking for more Grants?
Join our Mailing List!
We regularly update our mailing list with the latest grants, so it's a great way to keep on top of what's available.