Australia is part of one of the oldest living cultures. At The Grants Hub, we acknowledge the traditional lands on which our team work, stretching from Gubbi Gubbi and Jagera to Bundjalung, Woiwurrung and Boon Wurrung country, with many other traditional lands. If you’re unfamiliar with the traditional custodians where you live or work, you can learn more at the AIATSIS website.
There are many grants available for Indigenous communities in Australia, provided by both government and non-government organisations. These grants are designed to support Indigenous people in a range of areas including education, health, culture, and economic development.
One example is the Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS) which is a funding program administered by the Australian government. The IAS provides funding to Indigenous organisations and groups to support the delivery of services and activities that improve the social and economic circumstances of Indigenous Australians. The funding can be used for a wide range of activities including health, education, housing, and economic development.
Below we’ve listed a number of grants currently available for Aboriginal and Indigenous peoples and communities. There are currently over 700 Indigenous Grants listed in our Grants Directory (including both open and closed rounds).
Latest Indigenous Grants
Dream Venture Masterclasses
Aims to equip First Nations Australians with the connections, capabilities and access to capital to become investor-ready.
Applications close 12 July 2023.
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Inland Rail Sponsorships and Donations
Supports community-initiated projects, events or activities in regional areas along the Inland Rail route that contribute to local and regional prosperity, well-being and sustainability.
Applications close 31 July 2023.
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Futures Fund
Invests in the futures of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQA+SB community.
Applications open 1 September 2023
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Seeding Strengths Grants - Rapid Response
Provides grants to First Nations young people (aged 16-35 years) for urgent campaigns/movements/initiatives relating to social change in response to systematic oppression & specific injustices of First Nations young people.
Applications close 31 December 2023.
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Indigenous Youth Mobility Program
Supports young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from regional and remote communities across the nation to Dream, Learn and Lead.
Applications are always open.