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Grants and scholarships in Australia
15 funding programs listed for people and organizations in Australia, from government, arts councils, foundations and Indigenous funders. Check intake status and the source-check date before planning an application.
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ABSTUDY
Australian Government payments and help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and apprentices, including a fortnightly Living Allowance.
Source checked October 24, 2026
Fortnightly; depends on your study and circumstancesAwaiting next round
Arts Business: First Nations Development Fund
Builds sustainable arts and culture businesses run by First Nations artists and small First Nations-led organisations.
Source checked October 24, 2026
A$10,000-50,000Accepting applications
Arts Grants Program - Quick Response
Small fast grants for Northern Territory artists to buy materials, travel for arts opportunities, or do professional development. Applications are taken all year.
Source checked November 2, 2026
Up to A$1,000 for materials or travel; up to A$2,000 for professional developmentAwaiting next round
Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups
Creative Australia's main project grant for artists and groups making and sharing new work.
Source checked October 24, 2026
A$10,000-50,000Deadline listed; check intake
Charlie Perkins Scholarships
Fully funded postgraduate study at Oxford or Cambridge for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
Source checked October 24, 2026
Up to 3 years of fees and travel, plus a living stipend (£20,810 in 2025-26)Accepting applications
Community Action Grants
Grants for Tasmanian not-for-profits running projects that remove barriers to learning for 8 to 19 year olds or build leadership and capacity in their community.
Source checked November 2, 2026
A$5,000 to A$50,000Awaiting next round
Community Heritage Grants
Help for community groups that look after significant collections: a preservation needs assessment, then conservation and collection care projects, and training.
Source checked October 24, 2026
Up to A$20,000Accepting applications
General Merit Scholarships for Indigenous Undergraduate Students
One application covers a group of UNSW scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students starting an undergraduate degree, including awards in medicine, engineering, law, business, arts and mathematics.
Source checked November 2, 2026
At least A$5,000 a year, up to A$35,000 a year depending on the scholarshipIntake status unconfirmed
Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS)
The Australian Government's main funding for First Nations programs: jobs, land and economy; children and schooling; safety and wellbeing; culture; remote services.
Source checked October 24, 2026
VariesIntake status unconfirmed
Indigenous Languages and Arts Program
One-off projects run by community-led organisations that keep Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages and arts strong.
Source checked October 24, 2026
Caps depend on project size (see the guidelines)Accepting applications
Our Country Our Future
The ILSC's main funding program helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups buy, plan for, manage and develop land and water. It can pay for things like feasibility studies, enterprise development, infrastructure and equipment, Caring for Country work and cultural access.
Source checked November 2, 2026
Planning and management projects in tiers from up to A$100,000 to over A$300,000; land acquisitions of any valueAccepting applications
Public Library Grants (Encouraging Promising Practice and Technology and Digital Inclusion)
Small grants for regional WA local governments to extend what their public libraries can offer, and to tackle digital disadvantage in their communities. Separate travel and professional development grants support regional and remote library staff.
Source checked November 2, 2026
Up to A$5,000 per grantAwaiting next round
Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme
Scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students starting or studying an entry-level health course.
Source checked October 24, 2026
Up to A$15,000 a year full time (A$7,500 part time)Awaiting next round
Storytelling and Recording: First Nations Project Fund
For First Nations storytelling, language recording, cultural documentation and media projects.
Source checked October 24, 2026
A$10,000-50,000Awaiting next round
Strengthening Rural Communities: Small & Vital
Grants for practical, community-led projects in small rural, remote and very remote communities.
Source checked October 24, 2026
Up to A$10,000 (some larger grants to A$50,000)
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