Indigenous Grants in Australia

Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBC) Capacity Building Grant 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. The objectives of the PBC Capacity Building Grant are to: 1. Increase the capacity of PBCs to take advantage of economic opportunities 2. Build long-term organisational capacity within PBCs through training and obtaining professional expertise 3. Support effective native title agreement-making The outcomes of the PBC Capacity Building Grant are to: · Build capacity of PBCs to maximise the social, cultural and economic aspirations of their native title holding group Build capacity of PBCs to meet corporate compliance and native title obligations, and promote greater efficiency in land use decision-making Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for funding under the PBC Capacity Building grant opportunity you must meet the eligibility requirements set out in Section 4 of th

The ILA Program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians to express, conserve and maintain their cultures through Indigenous languages and arts activities. Grant funding allocated through the ILA Program supports activities that: Conserve, revitalise and sustain Indigenous languages and Create, promote and celebrate Indigenous community-based arts activities. Eligibility: To be eligible for an ILA program grant, your organisation must: have an Australian Business Number (ABN) be registered for the purposes of GST - if your business has a gross annual income minus GST of $75,000 (or $150,000 for non-profit organisations) have an account with an Australian financial institution be one of the following entity types: an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 and are compliant with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission’s (ASIC) requirements regarding director ID n

The Start-up Finance Package provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander start-ups with access to loans up to $150,000 to help new businesses get off the ground. The package includes up to 30% of the loan as a non-repayable grant for purchasing business assets, flexible repayment options over 7 years, and minimal security requirements.

This program provides funding to Aboriginal-owned small businesses to help them recover from the impacts of flooding associated with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie in the Fitzroy Valley from 28 December 2022 onwards. Funding includes services and training grants up to $25,000 for non-capital costs, and equipment and asset grants up to $100,000 for specialist assets or items to undertake recovery works.

This grant opportunity is part of the Youpla Support Program, which was announced by the Australian Government on 8 February 2024 as its enduring resolution for people impacted by the collapse of the funeral insurance provider, the Youpla Group. The Youpla Group (formerly the Aboriginal Community Benefits Fund) was a funeral expenses insurer that primarily marketed its products to First Nations people. The Youpla Group entered liquidation in March 2022, leaving many people without cover, inflicting significant cultural, emotional and financial harm on many First Nations people and communities. The Youpla Support Program will provide a Resolution Payment to Eligible Persons to help them recover from this harm. Subject to the exclusions set out in the Youpla Support Program Guidelines an Eligible Person will be offered as a Funeral Bond (delivered as a procurement) as the default option with the right to opt out and receive a Cash Payment (delivered as a grant). The Funeral Bond will be

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 should be developed with the target community or group who will be impacted by the activity. Where an unmet need is identified, the NIAA may directly approach multiple suitable organisations to invite them to apply for funding to deliver an activity/service to address this need. Applications will be considered through a competitive process, including comparing applications against each other. Eligibility: You must be invited to apply for this grant opportunity by the NIAA to be eligible. Instructions for Application Submission: Only organisations directly approached by the NIAA are eligible to apply. The NIAA may: provide an application form for applicants to complete, or request information from the applicant that is needed to assess the organisation against the eligibility and assessment

The Regional Microgrids Program provides up to $125 million to develop and deploy renewable energy microgrids across regional Australia through two streams: Stream A funds innovation in distributed renewable energy technology and improved electricity resilience in regional areas, while Stream B supports cleaner, more reliable energy and community empowerment in First Nations communities.

This program provides 50% subsidised scholarships to South Australian female business owners to help them grow their business and improve their leadership skills. Participants join private support networks and can access peer coaching, mentoring, and business advisory sessions through one of five sub-program groups tailored to different needs.

Supports research that benefits Indigenous Australians and builds research capacity within Indigenous communities.

This grant funds proposals that address identified needs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, developed in collaboration with the target community or group. It provides a funding avenue for community-identified needs where no other current funding is available. Applicants must first discuss their proposal with their local NIAA Regional Office before being invited to submit an application.

Performance Bonds provide security to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses fulfil contracts. Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) can either issue bonds directly to buyers or provide cash security to banks who will issue the bonds, including performance bonds and warranty bonds.

Many Rivers provides tailored support to help people start and grow their own small businesses through business coaching, micro-business loans, pro bono legal advice, and practical tools for planning and running a business. Support is long-term and hands-on, with assistance available for business registration, insurance, marketing, risk analysis, cashflow management, bookkeeping, and more.