Grants for First Nations organisations and communities

Protecting Our Places 2026

Who can apply The following NSW Aboriginal community organisations/groups may apply:NSW Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs)NSW Aboriginal Corporations registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006NSW Incorporated Associations registered under Associations Incorporation Act 2009Non-distributing NSW Co-operatives registered under Co-operatives National Law and associated ActsNSW Registered Native Title Bodies Corporate (RNTBC).Australian Public Company Limited by Guarantee operating as a Registered Charity under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits

NSW Sustainable Communities Program Business and Industry Round

Who can apply Intended recipientsThe intended recipients of grants under the program are business and industry, local councils, joint organisations of councils / regional organisations of councils, Aboriginal organisations including Local Aboriginal Land Councils, universities and not-for-profit entitiesSelection criteriaThe selection criteria comprise of eligibility criteria and merit assessment criteria. Project proposals that are assessed as eligible will progress to merit-based assessment.This section details who can apply for this grant and what it can be used for.Eligible locationsEligib

Renewable Manufacturing Grant

Who can apply Applicants can be based internationally, interstate or in NSW. To be eligible for funding, you as the applicant must:hold or be willing to obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) prior to entering into a funding deedbe or will become an entity type listed below prior to entering into a funding deed: a company incorporated in Australiaa company limited by guaranteean incorporated trustee on behalf of a trustan incorporated association or co-operativean Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Island

Low Carbon Product Manufacturing Grant

Who can apply Applicants can be based internationally, interstate or in NSW. To be eligible for funding, you as the applicant must:hold or be willing to obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) prior to entering into a funding deedbe or will become an entity type listed below prior to entering into a funding deed: a company incorporated in Australiaa company limited by guaranteean incorporated trustee on behalf of a trustan incorporated association or a co-operativean Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Isla

2026/27 Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Grants Scheme (CPTIGS)

Who can apply Local governments (councils and joint regional organisations)Incorporated community organisations including, Aboriginal Land Councils. Who the grant is targeted towards Local governments (councils and joint regional organisations)Incorporated community organisations including, Aboriginal Land Councils. Types of projects funded under this grant Bus Stop InfrastructureNew Shelter and associate works orUpgrades Outcomes for projects funded under this grant The Scheme aims to maximise benefits to regional passengers through supporting:more accessible passenger transport, especially b

Funding for First Nations communities to engage with clean energy development

First Nations communities with an opportunity to participate in clean energy development.

Housing Innovation Network Grant Program

Who can apply To be eligible for the Program, applicants must:• be one of the following entity types:–a company incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (including a company limited by guarantee)–an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth)–a NSW University or other NSW-based Publicly Funded Research Organisation (PFRO) applying through its appropriate technology transfer office or the Chief Executive Officer (or equivalent) of the PFRO that will create a separate entity before entering i

Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses in QLD

QLD Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander innovative businesses.

Listing on the Aboriginal Business Directory WA.

WA Aboriginal businesses.

Loans for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned small businesses

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned small businesses.

Funding for Indigenous corporations impacted by natural disasters

Incorporated indigenous corporations.

12-week pre-accelerator program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander founders connected to NSW

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander founders with a NSW base or connection.

Free mentoring support for First Nations tourism businesses

First Nations tourism businesses.

Pre-accelerator for NSW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women across NSW.

Funding for organisations to improve outcomes for Indigenous Australians

Australian organisations.

Rebates for WA businesses employing new Indigenous employees

WA small to medium size businesses.

Cash flow support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses.

Workshops, one-on-one coaching and advice for QLD Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs and business owners

Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander innovators, entrepreneurs and/or business owners.

Bonds for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses.

Loans for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned production companies

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned production companies.

Loans for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander start-ups

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and businesses.

Funding for new QLD Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creative performing arts and visual arts work

QLD Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts organisers.

Funding for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and art workers

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists or arts workers/cultural workers.

Funding for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and art workers

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists or arts workers/cultural workers.

Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity

To be eligible to apply for grant funding under the Local Investments Funding grant opportunity you must: • be invited by the NIAA to apply for funding to address an identified need under the Local Investments Funding grant opportunity; • have an Australian Business Number (ABN) (exemptions may apply in special cases); • where relevant, be registered for the purposes of GST; • if an individual, be a permanent resident of Australia; • have an account with an Australian financial institution; • be one of the eligibility entity types identified in the Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity Guidelines. Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria outlines in the Local Investments Grant Opportunity Guidelines.

Indigenous Advancement Strategy: Support for Community Sector Organisations Grant Opportunity Guidelines

An organisation is an eligible CSO for this grant opportunity if: § it is a not-for-profit organisation, and § it is affected by Fair Work Commission’s minimum wage decision and/or higher inflation outcomes, and § it delivers an eligible grant activity, which is an the activity funded through the IAS administered by the NIAA, and: § the activity was current on 31 October 2022 – meaning it was the subject of an executed grant agreement on 31 October 2022 to deliver services at any time during 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, or 2025-26.and the activity is directly linked to community service delivery.

Indigenous Australians' Health Programme Northern Territory Pathways to Community Control

This grant opportunity enables the awarding of grants under the Pathways to Community Control (P2CC) program. The purpose of this grant opportunity is to support an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCHO) to transition health service delivery to Aboriginal community control under the P2CC Program and specifically targets ACCHOs in the Northern Territory. The grant supports the planning and implementation of the transition, which can include: development of corporate and clinical governance models and systems; development of a health plan for the region; community engagement and stakeholder consultation; Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs); required changes to the legal entity of the organisation and related governance structures; capacity building activities; and agreement of an evaluation strategy. The objectives of this grant opportunity are: to support the organisation to build its capacity and capabilities to deliver culturally safe, sustainable and high quality comprehensive primary health care services; no or limited impact on service delivery during the transfer period with all planned programs, staff, and services transferring on the agreed date; and the completion of a successful transition, resulting in the transfer of Indigenous Australians’ Health Programme primary health care funding for the ongoing operation of health services from the Northern Territory Government to the organisation. To view the grant opportunity documents, please select the red Grant Opportunity Documents button on the left-hand side. Note: Total Funding for this grant is $13.75m since originally published in 2021. Earlier funding from previous financial years has been expended.

Healing at Home on Country, Aboriginal Elders & Mentors Grant Program on behalf of Corrective Services NSW

Who can apply To be eligible to apply for the grant program you must be:a not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) based in NSW.An Aboriginal specific sole providerWilling to work in partnership with Community Corrections, Corrective Services NSWDefinition of an ACCO as set out in the Clause 44 of the National Agreement on Closing the GapAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community control is an act of self-determination. Under this Agreement, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community-Controlled Organisation delivers services, including land and resourc

The First Nations Digital Support Hub Program

To be eligible for this grant you must meet the requirements in Section 4 of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines. Eligible applicants must be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander owned business, as defined by Section 4.1 of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines. See Grant Opportunity Guidelines for further eligibility criteria. Eligibility Applications close 5:00 pm (ACT local time) 27/05/2026. If you meet the eligibility requirements, then Full Applications close 5:00 pm (ACT local time) 30/06/2026.

The Network of Digital Mentors Program

To be eligible for this grant you must meet the requirements in Section 4 of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines. Eligible applicants must be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander owned business, as defined by Section 4.1 of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines. See Grant Opportunity Guidelines for further eligibility criteria. Eligibility Applications close 5:00 pm (ACT local time) 27/05/2026. If you meet the eligibility requirements, then Full Applications close 5:00 pm (ACT local time) 30/06/2026.

Local Environmental Projects

To be eligible you must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be an organisation that is invited to apply for a project listed in the grant opportunity guidelines.

Performance of representative body functions

To be eligible for funding under this opportunity you must be invited by the Agency to apply. The Agency will invite all native title representative bodies recognised by the Minister for Indigenous Australians under section 203AD of the Act and all native title service providers funded by the Agency to perform all representative body functions.

Funding for Northern Territory businesses to access professional advice and services

NT small businesses, Aboriginal enterprises and not-for-profit organisations.

Disaster Ready Fund - Round 4

Who can apply To be eligible for DRF funding Applicants must:have an Australian Business Number (ABN);be a state, territory or local government body in an eligible jurisdiction; orbe a First Nations organisation or not-for-profit organisation as defined in the Glossary, andbe an entity with the capacity to enter into a legally binding agreement.not be an entity listed in section 4.3 of the Guidelines.NEMA can only accept applications where Applicants provide evidence of their entity type for eligibility and co-contribution purposes as follows:Businesses must provide a current ABN as part of th

Funding for projects that support disaster resilience and risk reduction

Organisations, not-for-profits, First Nations organisations and private businesses.

2026 Aboriginal Families as Teachers Round 2

Who can apply Applications for AFaT must be from:Aboriginal community-controlled organisations (ACCO) oran Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisation (e.g., Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) registration, Supply Nation or Indigenous Chamber of Commerce, documentation showing 51% Aboriginal ownership, or any other relevant documentation)A not-for-profit service located in an eligible location (see list below).andhave proposed program activities developed by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) and implemented by a certificate III, diploma qualified early

Funding for Aboriginal owned and operated tourism business enterprises

Northern Territory Aboriginal owned and operated tourism businesses.

Funding to hold Aboriginal key cultural events and activities in NSW

Eligible NSW Aboriginal owned and controlled organisations.

Funding for First Nations small businesses impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie flooding

Aboriginal-owned small businesses impacted by the Fitzroy Valley flooding from 28 December 2022 onwards.

Funding for Aboriginal owned businesses in the tourism sector

Aboriginal owned businesses in the tourism sector.

Vouchers for WA Aboriginal-owned businesses

WA Aboriginal-owned businesses.

Support for QLD scalable Indigenous native food businesses

Queensland Indigenous businesses.

Funding support for First Nations artists, creatives and organisations in Western Sydney

First Nations artists, creatives and organisations in Western Sydney.

Funding for bushfire recovery and resilience projects in 2019–20 bushfire affected areas

Eligible entities To be eligible you must have an Australian business number (ABN) and be one of the following entities: an entity incorporated in Australia a company limited by guarantee an incorporated association an incorporated not for profit organisation a non-distributive co-operative an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 an Australian local governing agency or body as defined in Section 15 (for example, a Council) Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board (ABN: 93 938 780 598), the Falls Creek Alpine Resort Management Board (ABN: 21 789 770 569), or the Mt Buller and Mt Stirling Resort Management Board (ABN: 44 867 982 534) an Australian Capital Territory government agency or body. To be eligible your project must: be aimed at supporting community recovery or resilience from the 2019–20 bushfires be delivered in one or more eligible Local Government Areas (LGAs) listed in Appendix A of the grant opportunity guidelines include eligible activities consistent with project activities listed in the grant opportunity guidelines have at least $20,000 in eligible expenditure.

Funding for female founders of startup businesses to scale their startups into domestic and global markets

To be eligible you must be a female founded (majority owned and led by women) startup as defined in the grant opportunity guidelines. You must also have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be one of the following entities: an entity incorporated in Australia a partnership a sole trader. We can only accept applications where you: provide a signed declaration, on the template provided, that your startup is female founded (majority owned and led by women) certify that your startup will remain majority owned and led by women for the duration of the grant (this will be a requirement of the grant agreement) include all mandatory attachments. Where you are applying for greater than 50% grant percentage (up to 70%), you must provide evidence to support that one or more of the following applies: your head office is located in a regional area your business is an Indigenous business or at least one of your founding team members is an Indigenous Australian at least one of your founding team members (owners and leaders) is a person with a disability at least one of your founding team members (owners and leaders) has migrated to Australia as a refugee or humanitarian entrant. If you are successful in the EOI stage and are invited to apply for Stage Two, you must also provide: evidence to support your source of funding (e.g. letter from contributor/s confirming funding amount) a pitch deck (PDF or PowerPoint presentation max 10 slides) and/or link to a video pitch from your CEO (no longer than 5 mins) supporting your response to the assessment criteria business financial documents including your most current profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow statements a business plan, including revenue model, customer acquisition and company/management structure, scope, implementation methodology, timeframes, budget, risks and how you will measure the success of the project a trust deed (where applicable).

Funding to support current and emerging regional leaders to develop leadership and resilience skills

What are the eligibility criteria? To be eligible you must have an Australian business number (ABN) and be one of the following entities: an entity incorporated in Australia a company limited by guarantee an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust an incorporated association an incorporated not for profit organisation a publicly funded research organisation (PFRO) as defined in section 14 an Indigenous Corporation (under the Corporation (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth)). Your project has at least $250,000 in eligible expenditure. You must complete your project by 31 May 2023. Joint applications are acceptable, provided you have a lead organisation who is the main driver of the project and are eligible to apply. For further information on joint applications, refer to section 7.2 of the grant opportunity guidelines.

Funding the delivery of training and advice to Australian farmers to reduce emissions.

Organisations such as rural service and extension providers, natural resource management organisations and First Nations groups to deliver training and advice to farmers and land managers across Australia.

Centre for Aboriginal Health Ministerial Approved Grants

Funding for Murray–Darling Basin First Nations to develop cultural flows plans

First Nations groups or organisations recognised as Basin Traditional Owners or able to demonstrate a traditional connection to the relevant Basin area.

Funding projects that identify and add Indigenous values to Australian Heritage places

Eligible organisations, government bodies, entities and individuals.

Grants to add Indigenous values to Australia’s World and National Heritage-listed places

First Nations-led applicants, owners/managers of Australia’s World Heritage-listed and National Heritage-listed sites.

Supporting Indigenous-led medical research through culturally safe care for mothers and their babies

What are the eligibility criteria? Eligible entities To be eligible you must: have an Australian business number (ABN) be incorporated in Australia. You must also be in accordance with s24 of the MRFF Act 2015, and be one of the following entities: a medical research institute a university a corporate Commonwealth entity a corporation (including businesses and not for profits). Eligible expenditure When applying, the grant amount will be up to 100% of eligible project costs: The minimum grant amount is $2 million. The maximum grant amount is $5 million. Eligible projects Joint applications are encouraged, provided you have a lead organisation who is the main driver of the project and is eligible to apply. All members of the research team must be listed on the application form as Chief Investigators (CIs). Applicants must nominate a Chief Investigator A (CIA) who will take the lead role in conducting the project and report on the outcomes of the project as specified in the grant agreement. We can only accept applications where you can provide: evidence from your board (or chief executive officer or equivalent if there is no board) that the project is supported, and that you can complete the project and meet the costs of the project not covered by grant funding letters of support from each project partner, where applicable. You must complete your project within a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 5 years from the date of execution.

Funding to foster creative and inquiry-based learning in young people

Organisations that deliver maker projects to students and youth under 18 years. A particular focus are under-represented groups, including girls, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, youth living in regional, rural and remote locations, people with disability and people from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.

Funding to foster creative and inquiry-based learning in young people

Organisations that deliver maker projects to students and youth under 18 years. A particular focus are under-represented groups including young women and girls, First Nations peoples, youth living in regional, rural and remote locations, youth with a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background, people with disability and people from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.

Funding to foster creative and inquiry-based STEM learning in young people

Organisations that deliver community‑based Maker Projects for students and youth under 18 years of age. The opportunity particularly supports projects that increase access and participation for groups historically under‑represented in STEM, including: women and girls First Nations peoples young people living in regional, rural and remote areas people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds people with disability, and young people from low socio‑economic or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.

Grants to improve the quality of the local environment

What are the eligibility criteria? To be eligible you must: be a legal entity that can enter into a grant agreement with the Commonwealth have an Australian business number (ABN) be 18 years of age or older, if you are applying as an individual Your project must: include eligible activities and expenditure have at least $5000 in eligible expenditure Eligible activities must directly relate to the project and must include one or more of the following: weed treatment pest or disease management fencing erosion management revegetation education activities and raising community awareness/participation access management indigenous land and sea country planning recording of indigenous ecological knowledge administration support related to the project For more information on eligibility please refer to the grant opportunity guidelines.

Grants for community initiatives in Kimba and Hawker (Wallerberdina Station), South Australia

What are the eligibility criteria? To be eligible you must have an Australian business number (ABN). You must also be one of the following entities: a company, incorporated in Australia an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust a not-for-profit organisation, including community groups with voting and/or financial membership of at least 5 individuals an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisation, council or incorporated association The Flinders Ranges Council or the District Council of Kimba the Outback Communities Authority Joint applications are acceptable, provided you have a lead organisation who is the main driver of the project and is eligible to apply.

Funding for small to medium businesses in Northern Australia to scale up and diversify

Small and medium business (up to 199 employees), including Indigenous businesses.

Funding for businesses in Northern Australia to scale up and diversify

Eligible medium to large businesses (greater than 20 employees), including Indigenous businesses.

Prizes for projects that practice or preserve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander-led projects that benefit Australian Indigenous peoples, communities or place. The project should contribute to solving a significant challenge through the practice and preservation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems.

Grants to support the improvement of critical air infrastructure

To be eligible you must: have an Australian business number (ABN) be an owner and/or operator of an existing aerodrome or airport in a regional area in Australia You must also be one of the following: an entity incorporated in Australia (including incorporated trustees on behalf of a trust) an Australian local government agency or body an Australian state or territory government agency or body a corporate Commonwealth entity an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation that is registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth) State agencies or other eligible entities may apply on behalf of aerodrome owners/operators. In such cases, the state agency or other eligible entity will be the lead applicant in a joint application and will be wholly responsible for the project, including administering, reporting and acquitting all project expenditure. Only the lead organisation can submit the application form and enter into a grant agreement with the Commonwealth. For further information on joint applications, refer to section 7.2 of the grant opportunity guidelines. We can only accept applications where: your aerodrome is identified as Inner Regional or Outer Regional as defined by the 2016 Australian Statistical Geographic Standard (ASGS) Remoteness Area. your aerodrome or airport’s passenger throughput was below 250,000 passengers (from all flight types) in 2019. you can provide evidence from your board or Council (or chief executive officer or equivalent if there is no board) that the project is supported by the applicant organisation, and that the organisation is willing to accept responsibility to complete the project and meet the costs of the project not covered by grant funding. We cannot waive the eligibility criteria under any circumstances. Check the full eligibility details in the Grant opportunity guidelines.

Funding for the delivery of regional community precincts with local partners

State and Territory governments, local governments, regional universities and not-for-profit organisations, including indigenous organisations.

Funding to plan regional community precincts with local partners

State and Territory governments, local governments, regional universities, not-for-profit organisations, including indigenous organisations.

Grants to improve safety and accessibility of remote airstrips

What are the eligibility criteria? To be eligible, you must: have an Australian business number (ABN) be an owner and/or operator of an existing aerodrome in an area classed as remote or very remote in Australia You must also be one of the following: an entity incorporated in Australia (including incorporated trustees on behalf of a trust) an Australian local government agency body (defined in Appendix A of the grant opportunity guidelines) an Australian state or territory government agency or body a corporate Commonwealth entity an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation that is registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 An eligible organisation may apply on behalf of an aerodrome owner or operator (this excludes Indigenous owned or operated aerodromes seeking 100% of funding). In this case, you’ll be: the lead applicant in a joint application responsible for the project including administering, reporting and acquitting project expenditure We can only accept applications if your aerodrome is identified as “remote or very remote” as defined by the 2016 Australian Statistical Geographic Standard (ASGS) Remoteness Area. Check the full eligibility details in the grant opportunity guidelines.

Funding for organisations to help build a sustainable future Defence Industry workforce

Companies, not-for-profit organisations and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporations.

Funding to build cyber resilience and capability of small businesses

Australian companies and not-for-profit organisations including publicly funded research organisations and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporations.

Aboriginal Partnership Funding Program 2023/2024

The Partnership Funding Program is funded by the ALT to provide funding to Aboriginal Community organisations and groups to deliver Languages revitalisation projects and activities.

Aboriginal Economic Development and Business Growth Program

Up to $4 million to support Aboriginal businesses and organisations with mentoring, coaching, qualifications, training, business plans and strategies. This is a targeted, non-competitive grant program and applications are by invitation only.

Closing the Gap program

This Closing the Gap grant program supports shared decision-making and design with the Aboriginal community as represented by the NSW Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations (CAPO) to improve life outcomes.

Roads to Home Program

Roads to Home Program is a community led planning and infrastructure program addressing longstanding access inequality experienced by 61 discrete Aboriginal communities across NSW.

Regional Growth - Environment and Tourism Fund

The Regional Growth - Environment and Tourism Fund supports projects that enhance local tourism. These projects focus on iconic tourism activation, nature-based tourism, Indigenous cultural tourism and tourism in Far West NSW.

Aboriginal Affairs NSW 2023-2024 Delivering Better Outcomes

The Delivering Better Outcomes Program involves supporting proven programs and initiatives that will help Aboriginal people and communities across the state achieve the Closing the Gap Socio-economic targets, and Priority Reforms in NSW.

2023-2024 Minister's Discretionary Fund

The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty Minister's Discretionary Fund (MDF) grants support community-based projects which are identified by the Premier through ongoing community engagement.

Aboriginal Workforce Development Project - Round 2

The Aboriginal Workforce Development Project provides an opportunity to contribute to Closing the Gap targets by increasing investment and building capacity of the Aboriginal Community Controlled sector.

MGNSW Leg Up Grant - Volunteer Museums 2024

Leg Up Grants are for volunteers in volunteer managed museums and Aboriginal cultural spaces who require financial assistance to attend some form of skills development activity, or to bring such an activity into their museum.

MGNSW Small Grant Round 1 - Volunteer Museums 2024

The Volunteer Museum Grant Program provides assistance to volunteer-initiated community museums and Aboriginal cultural spaces with collections and displays in NSW.

MGNSW Skills Development - Volunteer Museums 2024

Skills Development Grants provide funding to volunteer museums, museum networks, and Aboriginal cultural spaces for regional or state focused skill development training and networking events involving more than one organisation.

2023-2025 ACEMGP

The program aims to enable discrete Aboriginal Communities in Northern NSW to develop emergency management plans and implement emergency management initiatives to build resilience to bushfires, floods, storms and pandemics.

MGNSW Project Development - Volunteer Museums 2024

The Volunteer Museum Grant Program provides assistance to volunteer-initiated community museums and Aboriginal cultural spaces with collections and displays in NSW.

Stolen Generations Organisations Health Care Coordinator Grants

Stolen Generations Organisations Health Care Coordinator Grants support the priority health needs of Aboriginal people from the Stolen Generations.

Aboriginal Workforce Development Project

The NSW government is providing grants to support ACCOs engaged to deliver the Core and Cluster Program and the Aboriginal Homelessness Sector Growth Project with service establishment, workforce development and capacity building.

Regional Aboriginal Partnerships Program Round 2

The Regional Aboriginal Partnerships Program (RAPP) is responsible for the advancement of Aboriginal communities in regional NSW through place-based, culturally strong, and Aboriginal-led economic development initiatives.

MGNSW Leg Up Grant - Volunteer Museums 2025

Leg Up Grants are for volunteers in volunteer managed museums and Aboriginal cultural spaces who require financial assistance to attend some form of skills development activity, or to bring such an activity into their museum.

MGNSW Small Grant Round 2 - Volunteer Museums 2024

The Volunteer Museum Grant Program provides assistance to volunteer-initiated community museums and Aboriginal cultural spaces with collections and displays in NSW

2024-2026 LDM Operational Funding - Stream 1

LDM is an initiative of OCHRE: the NSW Government’s community-focused plan for Aboriginal affairs. LDM seeks to improve the relationship between government and Aboriginal people through agreement making on service delivery issues.

2024-2025 Minister's Discretionary Fund

The Minister’s Discretionary Fund (MDF) supports Aboriginal Community Organisations and individuals in NSW to deliver services/projects which are identified by the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty.

Regional Industry Education Partnerships (RIEP) Grants Program 2024-25

The following organisations are eligible applicants: NSW schools: government or registered non-government schools with student enrolments in Stages 4, 5 or 6 (school Years 7 to 12)Incorporated charities or not-for-profit entities registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations, NSW Fair Trading or other equivalent regulatory bodiesRegistered Training Organisations (RTOs) that are current contracted NSW Smart and Skilled providers under normal operations with no serious compliance or quality issues identifiedBusi

2024-2026 LDM Implementation Funding - Stream 2

LDM is an initiative of OCHRE: the NSW Government’s community-focused plan for Aboriginal affairs. LDM seeks to improve the relationship between government and Aboriginal people through agreement making on service delivery issues.

MGNSW Skills Development - Volunteer Museums 2025

Skills Development Grants provide funding to volunteer museums, museum networks, and Aboriginal cultural spaces for regional or state focused skill development training and networking events involving more than one organisation.

2024-2026 LDM Governance Groups

The Program will be offered to those new and emerging Aboriginal Governance Groups not already participating in the LDM Program and will provide capacity funding to those Groups enabling them to undertake community engagement and consultation.

2026-27 ACEMP Northern NSW

The program supports discrete Aboriginal Communities in NSW participating in the Aboriginal Communities Emergency Management Program to implement emergency management initiatives to build resilience to bushfires, floods, storms, and pandemics.

MGNSW Small Grants Round 1 -Volunteer Museums 2025

The Volunteer Museum Grant Program provides assistance to volunteer-initiated community museums and Aboriginal cultural spaces with collections and displays in NSW. Please contact Museum Coordinator for application form - (02) 56632338.

AHO - Tertiary Accommodation Grants FY24/25

Grants are available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled with any tertiary institutions located in NSW. Applicants must be enrolled in study and demonstrate that they are in financial hardship to access the grants.

Aboriginal Affairs NSW Closing the Gap Partnership Grant Funding

The NSW Closing the Gap Partnership Ad Hoc Grant Round provides funding by invitation only to support initiatives identified under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap

CPCP Caring for Country Council Grants Program - Round 1

This closed, non-competitive grant program open to 9 councils within the CPCP region to increase their capacity to engage and partner with Traditional Custodians and Aboriginal communities to deliver Caring for Country Initiatives.

AHO - Tertiary Accommodations Grants FY25/26

Grants are available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled with any tertiary institutions located in NSW. Applicants must be enrolled in study and demonstrate that they are in financial hardship to access the grants.

MGNSW Project Development - Volunteer Museums 2025

The Volunteer Museum Grant Program provides assistance to volunteer-initiated community museums and Aboriginal cultural spaces with collections and displays in NSW. Please contact Museum Coordinator for application form - (02) 56632338.

MGNSW Small Grant Round 2 - Volunteer Museums 2025

The Volunteer Museum Grant Program provides assistance to volunteer-initiated community museums and Aboriginal cultural spaces with collections and displays in NSW. Please contact Museum Coordinator for application form - (02) 56632338.

2025-2026 Minister's Discretionary Fund

The purpose of the Minister’s Discretionary Fund (MDF) is to provide one-off grant funding at the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty’s discretion, to support Aboriginal people and communities across NSW.

Digital Goal Setting Program

This grant supports the development of a Digital Goal Setting Program that will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in NSW public schools.

Aboriginal Affairs NSW 2025-2026 Ad Hoc Strategic Grants

The program is designed to support one off projects that align with AANSW Strategic Plan, where the project is not suitable under other AANSW funding streams.

Landcare Enabling Program- Phase 3 Aboriginal Partnerships

The Aboriginal Partnerships Grant Program aims to improve Aboriginal cultural knowledge and understanding of Landcare groups, foster sustainable partnerships with Aboriginal groups and facilitate employment of local Aboriginal Landcare Coordinators.

CPCP Caring for Country Council Grants Program - Round 2

This closed, non-competitive grant program open to 9 councils within the CPCP region to increase their capacity to engage and partner with Traditional Custodians and Aboriginal communities to deliver Caring for Country Initiatives.

Aboriginal Languages Centre Partnership Program 2025-2026

The Language Centres Partnership Program (LCPP) is a new initiative funded under NSW Closing the Gap to increase the number of Language Centres and sustainable investment in Aboriginal Language Centres in NSW.

2026-27 ACEMP

The program supports discrete Aboriginal Communities in NSW to develop emergency management plans and implement emergency management initiatives to build resilience to bushfires, floods, storms, and pandemics.