First Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Grants in Australia
First Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander grants in Australia cover programs for First Nations and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations, and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), spanning community programs, cultural preservation and language revitalisation, health, economic development, land and sea management, and youth and education programs. Eligibility varies by funder: always check each grant's specific criteria before applying, since requirements around organisation type, DGR status, and geographic scope differ significantly between funders. Below are the 26 first nations / aboriginal & torres strait islander grants currently open or opening soon across Australia. Use the filters to narrow by region or eligibility, or browse related categories below.
Showing 26 grants.
Aboriginal Tourism Product Distribution Grant Program
The Northern Territory Aboriginal Tourism Strategy 2020 - 2030 vision is: We inspire visitors to connect with one of the world’s oldest cultures through immersive tourism experiences, which sustain th…
Closes Tue, 30 Mar 2027Up to $5,000NTVerified 49 days agoFirst Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait IslanderAboriginal Tourism Development in Northern Territory Parks and Reserves Grant Program Round 2
The Aboriginal Tourism Development in NT Parks and Reserves Grant Program (Grant Program) will help NT majority-owned Aboriginal businesses and organisations to develop tourism product in NT Parks an…
Closes Fri, 12 Mar 2027Up to $50,000NTVerified 49 days agoFirst Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait IslanderSkills NT Grant
The Department of Education and Training is committed to skilling Territorians through engagement with Vocational Education and Training (VET), a nationally recognised qualification, skillset or units…
Closes Sun, 31 Dec 2028NTVerified 49 days agoFirst Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait IslanderAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander(ATSI) initiatives
To improve transport access to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) communities and support development in the regions (for example, tourism, freight transport in and to remote areas).
Always openTotal pool: $12,610,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoFirst Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait IslanderAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Enrolled Nurse Scholarships
This scholarship provides financial assistance for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (First Nations) students to complete a Diploma of Nursing at CIT.
Always openACTVerified 57 days agoFirst Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait IslanderAboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation (ACCO) Establishment and Expansion Fund
This grant is for Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations who provide culturally appropriate human services to the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Always open$15,000 - $50,000ACTVerified 57 days agoFirst Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait IslanderIndigenous Languages Creative Residencies
The Indigenous Languages Creative Arts Residencies at the State Library of Queensland provide a platform to celebrate, revitalise, and innovate First Nations languages by supporting Aboriginal and Tor…
Always openTotal pool: $24,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 80 days agoFirst Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait IslanderAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander collaboration fund 2026-27
This program works to address the priorities, needs and aspirations of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, while supporting a sustainable local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island…
Closes Wed, 30 June 2027NSWVerified 83 days agoFirst Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait IslanderBuilding Early Education Fund – Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) Grant Opportunity
The purpose of the ACCO Grant Round is to provide capital grants to high-quality not-for-profit ACCOs to undertake construction for the delivery of new or expanded Centre-Based Day Care (CBDC) service…
Closes Wed, 30 June 2027NationalVerified 84 days agoFirst Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait IslanderCommunity Child Care Fund Restricted (CCCFR) non-competitive grant opportunity (for specified services)
The Australian Government has announced a package of early childhood measures as part of the Australian Government’s commitment to achieving Closing the Gap targets. The department will be working in …
Closes Wed, 30 June 2027NationalVerified 84 days agoFirst Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait IslanderAgency Collaborates – Community Initiated
Under the IAS, the Agency considers grant proposals that address a need for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Proposals should be developed with the target community or group who will be i…
Closes Wed, 30 Dec 2026NationalVerified 84 days agoFirst Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait IslanderSupport at Home Thin Markets 2026-27 (Round 3)
The Support at Home Thin Markets 2026-27 (Round 3) Grant Opportunity provides flexible funding to eligible Support at Home providers that deliver aged care services in thin markets. This grant opportu…
Closes Thu, 26 Nov 2026NationalVerified 84 days agoFirst Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander2026 NHMRC-GACD: Multisectoral Approaches
Together with other Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) Associate Members, NHMRC is inviting investigators to submit applications for implementation research maximising collaboration and coord…
Closes Tue, 27 Oct 2026NationalVerified 84 days agoFirst Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait IslanderPerformance of Representative Body Functions
The Commonwealth, through the NIAA, funds organisations to perform the representative body functions listed in section 203B of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). The organisations that perform these fun…
Closes Sat, 30 June 2029NationalVerified 84 days agoFirst Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait IslanderCEWH Environmental Activities
Under the Water Act 2007 (Cth) the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEWH) can sell annual water allocations (temporary water). The proceeds of these sales can be used to fund environmental act…
Closes Fri, 30 June 2028NationalVerified 84 days agoFirst Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait IslanderComprehensive Primary Health Care - Rolling Funding Arrangements - Extension
The Comprehensive Primary Health Care – Rolling Funding Arrangements (CPHC RFA) is a component of the Indigenous Australians’ Health Programme (IAHP). It contributes to the IAHP’s objectives by provid…
Closes Wed, 30 June 2032NationalVerified 84 days agoFirst Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait IslanderRemote Australia Employment Service Closed Non-Competitive Grant Opportunity
The Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES) replaces the Community Development Program (CDP) and will begin in remote communities on 1 November 2025. The RAES will provide more opportunities for jo…
Closes Sat, 30 June 2029NationalVerified 84 days agoFirst Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait IslanderConnected Beginnings Program
The objective of Connected Beginnings is to support the integration of early childhood, maternal and child health, and family support services with schools in a number of First Nations communities tha…
Always openNationalVerified 84 days agoFirst Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait IslanderLocal Investments Funding Grant Opportunity
The Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity enables strategic and rapid response to address local issues to benefit First Nations people and facilitate improved community and government engagement…
Closes Fri, 30 June 2028Up to $150,000NationalVerified 84 days agoFirst Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait IslanderAgency Collaborates (non-competitive)
Under the IAS, the Agency considers grant proposals that address a need for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Proposals should be developed with the target community or group who will be i…
Closes Wed, 30 Dec 2026NationalVerified 84 days agoFirst Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait IslanderComprehensive Primary Health Care - ACCHS Division of Service Delivery
The Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC) Program is a component of the Indigenous Australians’ Health Programme (IAHP). The purpose of this grant opportunity is to allocate funding under the IAHP…
Closes Fri, 30 June 2028NationalVerified 84 days agoFirst Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait IslanderAgency Collaborates (Competitive)
Under the Indigenous Advancement Strategy, the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) considers grant proposals that address a need for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Proposals …
Closes Wed, 30 Dec 2026NationalVerified 84 days agoFirst Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait IslanderMRFF – Indigenous Health Research Fund – 2026 Empowering Community-Controlled Research Grant Opportunity
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Indigenous Health Research Fund aims to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through: Indigenous-led research practice and govern…
Closes Wed, 11 Nov 2026NationalVerified 84 days agoFirst Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait IslanderIndigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program, Closed Non-Competitive Grant Round 2026-27
Funding will be provided to organisations for activities that best contribute to delivery of the following Program outcomes: a professional, viable and ethical Indigenous visual arts industry that fe…
Closes Wed, 30 June 2027NationalVerified 84 days agoFirst Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait IslanderIndigenous Australians Health Programme (IAHP): Emergency and Service Continuity Support for IAHP Funded Organisations
The primary purpose of this grant opportunity is to provide emergency funding in response to urgent or unforeseen issues that may arise for IAHP funded organisations. This funding is one-off and/or ti…
Closes Wed, 30 June 2027NationalVerified 84 days agoFirst Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander2026-2029 Indigenous Employment Initiative
The purpose of the Indigenous Employment Initiative (IEI) is to create entry level employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who will support the provision of culturall…
Closes Sat, 30 June 2029NationalVerified 84 days agoFirst Nations / Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander