Provides funding support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, businesses, and community organisations to deliver community-driven initiatives that foster growth, innovation, and meaningful social, cultural, and economic impact.
The Australian Government has committed $12 million to an inaugural grant program under the Future Drought Fund that supports place-based, First Nations-led initiatives. The Strengthening Drought Resilience on Country Grant Program will deliver this investment through community-driven projects that build resilience to dry times and climate impacts.
Supports First Nations people to manage Country in accordance with the objectives of Traditional Owners, and to build career pathways in cultural and natural resource management.
Aims to support regional and remote First Nations peoples' and communities’ self-determination, empowering First Nations-led organisations to strengthen their impact.