Grants and funding

Explore grant and funding opportunities that support your project on Country. Find out what’s available, how to apply, and who to contact for help getting started.

Whether you're starting a community project, launching a new business, or developing an idea with partners, there are several grant programs and funding opportunities available across Australia. 

Here are some of the government sites where you can find out more:

Grant Connect

The Australian Government's grants information system provides a list of current and future Australian Government grants. www.grants.gov.au

Business Grants

If you’re doing business in Australia, this free online tool will help you find grants, funding and support programs from across government. business.gov.au/grants-and-programs

National Indigenous Australians Agency

NIAA funds and delivers a range of programs specifically for First Nations peoples. Funding is allocated through the Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS), National Partnership Agreements, Special Accounts and Special Appropriations. www.niaa.gov.au

Indigenous Business Australia

Provide services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to start or grow a business. iba.gov.au

Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation

ILSC’s Our Country Our Future funding program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander acquisition and management projects on Country. www.ilsc.gov.au

Natural Heritage Trust

The Natural Heritage Trust funds projects that protect Australia’s environment, support sustainable farming, and management of natural resources. www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/land/natural-heritage-trust

Acknowledgement of Country

In all of the ILSC’s activities we pay our respect to the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, waters and skies on which we live and work. We honour the resilience and continuing connection to Country, culture, and community of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia. We recognise the decisions we make today will impact the lives of generations to come.