Latest Indigenous Grants

Indigenous Grants

Australia is part of one of the oldest living cultures. In the vast tapestry of Australia's cultural landscape, the rich and diverse traditions of our Aboriginal and Indigenous communities are woven with threads of resilience, wisdom and heritage. 

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.

Types of Indigenous Grants

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 peoples in a range of areas including, but not limited to:

• Cultural preservation
• Education and training
• Health and wellbeing
• Community infrastructure
• Environment
• Economic development
• Cultural festivals and events
• Youth and family support
• Land rights and native titles
• Technology

Indigenous Advancement Strategy

One example is the Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS) which is a funding grants 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.

Where to find grants for Indigenous Australians

There are a number of places where you can seek funding for Indigenous projects. These include:

1. Online Grant Finders - Finding funding for Indigenous projects can be as straightforward as searching via an online grant finder, like The Grants Hub. Designed to have all Indigenous grants in one place, we will save you loads of time otherwise spent having to visit many individual websites on a regular basis
2. Indigenous.gov.au -This official Australian government website provides information about various grants and funding opportunities available for Indigenous individuals, communities, and organizations
3. National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA): The NIAA's website offers comprehensive information on grants and funding programs tailored to Indigenous communities. Check out their "Grants and Funding" section at https://www.niaa.gov.au/
4. Aboriginal Benefits Foundation: This foundation offers grants for projects that promote the health, welfare, and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Visit their website at https://aboriginal.org.au/ for more information
5. Indigenous Community Volunteers (ICV): ICV provides volunteer support to Indigenous communities and occasionally offers grants or assistance for community projects. Learn more at https://www.icv.com.au/
6. Your Local Indigenous Land Council (ILC): Many regional ILCs offer grants and support for Indigenous land and community development projects. Locate your nearest ILC and inquire about available grants
7. Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR): FRRR occasionally offers grants that benefit Indigenous communities in rural and regional areas. Explore their grants at https://www.frrr.org.au/
8. Local Government Websites: Check the websites of local government councils and authorities, especially if you are looking for grants at the community level. Many councils have specific programs for Indigenous initiatives
9. Indigenous-led Organisations: Keep an eye on organizations such as the National Congress of Australia's First Peoples and the Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) for updates on grants and funding opportunities
10. Community Organisations & Networks: Join Indigenous networks and organisations in your area or region, as they often share information about available grants and funding within their communities.

Latest Indigenous Grants

Below we’ve listed three grants currently available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities. There are currently over 700 Indigenous grants listed in our Grants Directory (including both open and closed rounds).

Social Justice Small Grants Program

Provides seed funding to assist communities and organisations to build capacity that will help create structural change and bring about greater social justice in Australia.

Applications close 11 March 2024.

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Indigenous Languages and Arts Program

Supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to express, preserve and maintain their cultures through languages and arts activities around Australia.

Applications close 12 March 2024.

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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.

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