Arts Business: First Nations Development Fund
Funding Providers
Creative Australia
Location
Australia WideFunding Type
Cash grant G19329
Primary Category
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoplesEligible to
- Individuals
- Businesses
- Not-for-Profits
- Unincorporated Groups
Funding
Amount : $10,000 to $50,000Round(s)
Currently Closed
- Opens 17-Dec-2025 Closes 09-Feb-2026
Purpose
This Fund provides grants from $10,000 to $50,000 to build sustainable business practices and support economic and capacity-building opportunities.
Overview
The opportunity is open to First Nations individuals and micro-organisations working in any artform and creative business.
Grants can be used to support, professional and workforce development, governance training, capacity building, temporary staffing, marketing, seed funding, building digital capabilities and strategic planning.
This fund should improve business skill, capacity and financial stability to increase opportunity for growth and elevate capabilities.
Limitations
Eligibility:
- You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply or an organisation based in Australia
- You must be a First Nations individual, group, or micro-organisation.
Applications / Guidelines
Contact Details
- Phone: 02 9215 9145
- Email: tammy.close@creative.gov.au
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