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Indigenous business grants in Australia

Business grants and programs relevant to indigenous business, across all states and territories.

We currently list 17 open grants and programs tagged Indigenous business: 13 cash grants, 2 loans, 1 free services and advice and 1 rebates and concessions. 11 are ongoing with no fixed closing date. The largest stated maximum is $5,000,000. Programs are offered at state level (10), federal level (7). Cash grants are listed first, then by closing date. Always confirm details on the official program page before applying.

17 open listings

First Nations Innovation Acceleration Program QLD

Funding and advisory services

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to develop and bring new products or technology to market and back Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses. Available in Queensland.

QLDCloses 4 Feb 2027grant/funding

Aboriginal Tourism Conceptual Exploration and Planning for NT Parks and Reserves

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to build tourism and visitor experiences and back Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses. Available in the Northern Territory.

NTCloses 12 Mar 2027grant/funding

Aboriginal Tourism Conceptual Exploration and Planning for Wellness, Food and Drink Program NT

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to develop and bring new products or technology to market and build tourism and visitor experiences. Available in the Northern Territory.

NTCloses 12 Mar 2027grant/funding

Aboriginal Tourism Development in NT Parks and Reserves Grant Program

Funding of between $10,000 and $50,000

Cash funding of $10,000 to $50,000 to build tourism and visitor experiences and back Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses. Available in the Northern Territory.

NTCloses 23 Mar 2027grant/funding

Aboriginal Tourism Product Distribution Grant Program NT

Funding between $2,000 and $5,000

Cash funding of $2,000 to $5,000 to build tourism and visitor experiences and back Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses. Available in the Northern Territory.

NTCloses 30 Mar 2027grant/funding

Building Better Aboriginal Bushfood Business Supply Chain Voucher WA

Vouchers up to $10,000

Cash funding of up to $10,000 to back Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses. Available in Western Australia.

WACloses 30 Apr 2027grant/funding

Aboriginal Business Directory WA

Listing on the Aboriginal Business Directory WA

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to back Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses. Available in Western Australia. No fixed closing date.

WAOngoinggrant/funding

Disaster Recovery Quick Response Grants

Funding of up to $20,000

Cash funding of up to $20,000 to help you recover after a natural disaster and back Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoinggrant/funding

First Nations Women's Diversity Pre-Accelerator Program NSW

6-week pre-accelerator program

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to back Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses. Available in New South Wales. No fixed closing date.

NSWOngoinggrant/funding

Indigenous Advancement Strategy

Funding amounts vary

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to back Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoinggrant/funding

Invoice Finance

Invoice finance

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to back Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoinggrant/funding

Performance Bonds

Performance or warranty bonds

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to back Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoinggrant/funding

Start-Up Finance Package

Finance package of up to $150,000

Cash funding of up to $150,000 to back Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses and help early-stage startups get going. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoinggrant/funding

Business Loan Package

Loans of between $10,000 and $5 million

A loan of $10,000 to $5 million to back Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoingloan

First Nations Pre-Accelerator NSW

12-week mentoring and training program

A free support service to give you expert advice and back Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses. Available in New South Wales. No fixed closing date.

NSWOngoingfree advice/service

Indigenous Wages Rebate WA

Payroll tax rebate

A rebate, exemption or concession to help with hiring, training or keeping staff and back Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses. Available in Western Australia. No fixed closing date.

WAOngoingconcession/rebate

Producer Offset Loan Solution

Loans between $100,000 and $3 million

A loan of $100,000 to $3 million to fund arts, screen or creative work and back Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoingloan