Storytelling and Recording: First Nations Project Fund supports First Nations media organisations and individuals in creating and sharing culturally significant arts and cultural content. This includes community-based radio and television broadcasting, cultural recordings, community storytelling, and technical media training.

The initiative amplifies First Nations voices, fosters cultural preservation, and broadens audience participation through enhanced media production.

Activities and projects must be completed within a 12-month period, running from 1 July 2026 to 1 July 2027. Any activity falling outside this timeframe will be deemed ineligible.

Projects must adhere to First Nations Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) Protocols, demonstrating collaboration, cultural respect, self-determination, communication, consultation, consent, attribution, benefit sharing, recognition and protection, thoughtful information-sharing practices with First Nations communities.

Program Goals

This program aims to expand representation, preserve cultural heritage, and build capacity by:

• Increasing representation through elevating visibility for First Nations voices and stories across media platforms.
• Enhancing accessibility by creating opportunities for First Nations audiences to engage with First Nations content.
• Fostering skills development and empowering First Nations communities with technical and media skills for long-term impact.
• Preserving cultural legacy through supporting projects that document traditional practices, languages, and histories to ensure knowledge continuity for future generations.

Eligible applicants include:

• First Nations media organisations and individuals producing arts or cultural content (radio, television, podcasting or community-based projects)
• First Nations organisations and individuals working in First Nations storytelling, language recording, or cultural documentation
• First Nations organisations and individuals focused on collaboration, technical training, cultural projects, or educational resources.

• Email: joseph.clarke@creative.gov.au
• Website: https://creative.gov.au/about-us/contact-us/