Grant categories Indigenous

Strengthening Drought Resilience on Country Program

Opening date: 12th August 2025
Closing date: 16th December 2025
Funding Amount: Up to $1,000,000
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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.

Start-Up Finance Package

Opening date: 1st June 2025
Closing date: 30th June 2026
Funding Amount: Up to $150,000
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The Start-up Finance Package provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander start-ups with access to loans to help new businesses get off the ground.

Indigenous Rangers Program Expansion

Opening date: 1st April 2025
Closing date: 5th June 2025
Funding Amount: From $650,000
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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.

First Nations Targeted Grant Round

Opening date: 12th March 2025
Closing date: 7th April 2025
Funding Amount: $50,000 - $500,000
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Aims to support regional and remote First Nations peoples' and communities’ self-determination, empowering First Nations-led organisations to strengthen their impact.