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Arts Business: First Nations Development Fund

Awaiting next round

Builds sustainable arts and culture businesses run by First Nations artists and small First Nations-led organisations.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Awaiting next round
Funding amount
A$10,000-50,000
Listed deadline
2026 round closed Feb 3
Who can apply
Artists, Businesses, Nonprofits. Only for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.
Where
Anywhere in Australia
Good for
Arts and culture, Business and jobs
Pays for
Starting or growing a business, Day-to-day running costs, Training or professional development, A project

Who it's intended for

Details
First Nations artists who are sole traders living in Australia (citizens or permanent residents), and First Nations-led small businesses or micro-organisations with up to 5 full-time staff.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 24, 2026. From ArtsHub's 2026 First Nations grants roundup; confirm on creative.gov.au. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • First Nations artists who are sole traders living in Australia (citizens or permanent residents), and First Nations-led small businesses or micro-organisations with up to 5 full-time staff.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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