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Cultural Flows Planning for Cultural Economies

Australian Government · Australia

This grant provides funding to Murray–Darling Basin First Nations to develop cultural flows plans, strengthen governance structures and develop business plans. It aims to support Basin First Nations to take a stronger role in water ownership and management.

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Funding

Up to $300K

Closed

15 Oct 2025

Duration

up to 2 years

Location

Australia, Murray–Darling Basin

Who Can Apply

• Be a First Nations group or organisation recognised as a Murray–Darling Basin Traditional Owner, or able to demonstrate a traditional connection to the relevant Basin area • Be part of Murray–Darling Basin First Nations • Have an active Australian Business Number, or work with a group that has an ABN to hold funds • Joint applications are allowed if there is a lead organisation • Propose an eligible project aligned to cultural flows planning, governance or business planning
Applicants must be First Nations groups or organisations recognised as Murray–Darling Basin Traditional Owners, or able to demonstrate a traditional connection to the relevant Basin area. Applicants must have an Australian Business Number, although groups without an ABN may work with a group that has one to hold funds. Joint applications are permitted, but must nominate a lead organisation. The program is intended for Basin First Nations and projects must be eligible under the program guidelines.

What's Funded

Developing, updating or completing cultural flows plans; setting up and running working groups; technical report writing; monitoring and evaluation; research and field work including surveys, mapping and water models; water infrastructure planning; business planning; and improving governance structures.

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Expected Outcomes

Completed cultural flows plans, stronger governance arrangements, business plans and improved capacity for Basin First Nations to influence water management and ownership and care for Country.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

indigenous_organisationnon_profitother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communitysustainabilityother

Keywords

First NationsMurray–Darling Basincultural flowswater managementTraditional Ownersgovernancebusiness planningCountry

Official Grant Page

Australian Government

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Cultural Flows Planning for Cultural Economies?

The Cultural Flows Planning for Cultural Economies is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing Up to $300K in funding. This grant provides funding to Murray–Darling Basin First Nations to develop cultural flows plans, strengthen governance structures and develop business plans. It aims to support Basin First Nations to take a stronger role in water ownership and management.
2

How much funding does the Cultural Flows Planning for Cultural Economies provide?

The Cultural Flows Planning for Cultural Economies provides Up to $300K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 2 years.
3

Who is eligible for the Cultural Flows Planning for Cultural Economies?

  • Be a First Nations group or organisation recognised as a Murray–Darling Basin Traditional Owner, or able to demonstrate a traditional connection to the relevant Basin area
  • Be part of Murray–Darling Basin First Nations
  • Have an active Australian Business Number, or work with a group that has an ABN to hold funds
  • Joint applications are allowed if there is a lead organisation
  • Propose an eligible project aligned to cultural flows planning, governance or business planning
4

When does the Cultural Flows Planning for Cultural Economies close?

Applications closed on 15 Oct 2025.
5

What activities are funded?

Developing, updating or completing cultural flows plans; setting up and running working groups; technical report writing; monitoring and evaluation; research and field work including surveys, mapping and water models; water infrastructure planning; business planning; and improving governance structures.
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