Grants in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
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.
QLD Tourism Icons Investment Fund (TIFF) Round 2
Funding from $1 million - $5 million
QLD tourism grants up to $5M for iconic infrastructure, attractions and visitor experiences. EOI applications close 10 August 2026.
Future Drought Fund: Strengthening Drought Resilience on Country Program
Up to $2 million
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.
NT Aboriginal Tourism Development in NT Parks and Reserves Grant Program
$10,000 to $100,000
Tourism NT is providing a funding pool of $400K to assist in the creation of Aboriginal cultural experiences and tourism products in Joint Managed Parks. The minimum funding for applicants is $10K, while the maximum is $100K.
Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBC) Capacity Building Grant
Total funding pool of $114.8 million
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.
VIC First Peoples Tourism Growth Program
Up to $125,000
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
WA Preserve, Promote and Protect our Aboriginal Sites
Grant up to $50,000
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 Protecting Our Places 2026
Funding up to $250,000 is available.
The Protecting Our Places program is a competitive grant initiative that supports Aboriginal organisations and groups in New South Wales to deliver long-term environmental improvements and care for Country.
The program funds projects that restore natural environments and protect culturally significant sites, enabling Aboriginal communities to address their environmental and cultural priorities at a local level.
It also helps build project management capabilities and encourages collaboration between Aboriginal organisations, government agencies, community groups and other partners.
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