Grants & Opportunities

The REAL Innovation Fund is an Australian Government initiative providing $10 million over four years to support small-scale, community-led, innovative projects. Its purpose is to create new pathways to stable and culturally safe employment opportunities for First Nations people who have had contact with the justice system, addressing systemic barriers and promoting long-term economic participation.

Funds the establishment of micro-businesses in remote Aboriginal communities.

White goods (fridge, freezer, washing machine, dryer) up to $750 for 40 First Nations families in financial need

The Telstra Connected Communities 2026 grant, delivered by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal, provides funding to strengthen remote, rural, and regional communities in Australia through digital solutions. With $200,000 total pool, individual grants up to $10,000 support projects enhancing digital literacy, social connection, cyber security, sustainability, and disaster preparedness.

Seed grants ($10k+) and matched funding up to $400k for enterprises tackling climate resilience and inclusion. Includes mentoring and networking with QBE professionals.

This grant round supported charities and social enterprises building financial wellbeing through innovative employment opportunities and tailored support for women.

The grant aims to support Aboriginal youth participation in sports across community and remote regions of Central Australia.

This grant supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in remote areas of South Australia, focusing on conservation initiatives, community engagement, education, and cultural connection.

Partnership with Hands Across Canberra and John James Foundation. $1.94M across 63 projects (2024). Supports community belonging, disability inclusion, healthcare, First Nations communities, DFV prevention.

Community Spirit Grants up to $2,000 and Community Growth Grants up to $15,000 for regional and remote Queensland community-led initiatives.

A bespoke program funded by Ecstra that helps social enterprises embed financial education into their support models, aiming to help people gain confidence and skills to control their finances.

An award-winning program established in 2012 that harnesses the power of football to positively engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, typically aged 2-18, across remote and regional communities in NSW, NT, and QLD. It focuses on improving health, education, wellbeing, and connection to Country.

This grant opportunity provides one-off funding to existing National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program (NATSIFACP) service providers. Its purpose is to support the associated costs of required IT system upgrades, including staff training, to enable providers to meet their obligations under the Aged Care Act 2024. From November 1, 2025, providers will need IT functionality to interact with the Aged Care Gateway system for client referrals and assessments.

The Arts Business: First Nations Development Fund provides grants to First Nations individuals, groups, and micro-organisations in arts and culture to build sustainable business practices and support economic and social development. It funds activities such as professional and workforce development, governance training, capacity building, marketing, seed funding, strategic planning, and building digital capabilities.

General community grants for organizations working towards social cohesion

Grants for regional students aged 16-25 to cover educational expenses including accommodation, technology, fuel, food, textbooks and tools. Reimbursement model.