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Cultural Flows Planning for Cultural Economies

Australian Government · Australia

This program 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

• Must be a First Nations group or organisation recognised as a Murray–Darling Basin Traditional Owner or able to demonstrate traditional connection to the relevant Basin area. • Must have an active ABN, or partner with a group that has one to hold funds. • Joint applications are allowed but must nominate a lead organisation. • Funding cannot be used to purchase water entitlements, water infrastructure or land.
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 a group without an ABN may work with another group that has one to hold funds. Murray–Darling Basin First Nations groups may partner with another group to deliver an eligible project, and joint applications must nominate a lead organisation. Projects must align with the program objectives and funding cannot be used to purchase water entitlements, water infrastructure or land.

What's Funded

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

Expected Outcomes

Expected deliverables include completed cultural flows plans, stronger governance arrangements, business plans and improved capacity for Basin First Nations to influence water management and ownership while caring for Country.

Key Information

Applicant Types

indigenous_organisationnon_profitother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communitysustainabilitycommercialisationother

Keywords

First NationsMurray–Darling Basincultural flowswater managementTraditional Ownersgovernancebusiness planningCountry

Frequently Asked Questions

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 program 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.

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.

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

• Must be a First Nations group or organisation recognised as a Murray–Darling Basin Traditional Owner or able to demonstrate traditional connection to the relevant Basin area. • Must have an active ABN, or partner with a group that has one to hold funds. • Joint applications are allowed but must nominate a lead organisation. • Funding cannot be used to purchase water entitlements, water infrastructure or land.

When does the Cultural Flows Planning for Cultural Economies close?

Applications closed on 15 Oct 2025.

What activities are funded?

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

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