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First Peoples Tourism Growth Program
Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions · Australia
The First Peoples Tourism Growth Program provides competitive grants of up to $125,000 to Victorian First Peoples-owned and operated tourism businesses and related First Peoples entities. Funding supports workforce development, planning and industry excellence, cultural heritage stewardship, and asset or equipment investment for tourism activities.
Funding
Up to $125K
Closed
6 Feb 2026
Duration
up to 12 months, with projects completed by 2027-06-30
Location
Victoria
Who Can Apply
• Must be a successful applicant from the expression of interest stage and invited to submit a final application
• Must be an Aboriginal owned and operated business that is at least 51% Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander-owned and operated
• Must be based in Victoria
• Must hold a current Australian Business Number (ABN)
• Must be registered for GST
• Must be registered with the responsible federal or state regulator
• Must comply with applicable child safety requirements
• Program is targeted to Victorian First Peoples-owned and operated businesses, Traditional Owners, Traditional Owner Corporations and Registered Aboriginal Parties
This targeted program is for recognised Victorian First Peoples-led businesses and related First Peoples entities that were successful in the expression of interest stage and invited to submit a final application. Applicants must be Aboriginal owned and operated, with at least 51% Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ownership and operation, be based in Victoria, hold a current ABN, be registered for GST, be registered with the responsible federal or state regulator, and comply with applicable child safety requirements.
What's Funded
Funded activities include accredited and non-accredited tourism training, tourism certification and memberships, tourism product development, strategic planning, investment readiness work, cultural practice and knowledge transfer projects, placemaking and interpretive materials, and the purchase or lease of fixed assets, plant and equipment for tourism products.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Expected outcomes include stronger First Peoples tourism businesses in Victoria, expanded or new tourism offerings, improved workforce capability, better planning and investment readiness, preservation and transfer of cultural knowledge, and delivery of tourism assets or equipment that support visitor economy growth.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
companypartnershiptrustnon_profitindigenous_organisationother
Stage
early_stagegrowthestablished
Funding Purposes
traininginnovationcapital_expenditurecommunitycommercialisationother
Keywords
First PeoplesAboriginal businessTorres Strait Islandertourismvisitor economyworkforce developmentindustry excellenceplanning
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the First Peoples Tourism Growth Program?
The First Peoples Tourism Growth Program is a business grant offered by Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions in Australia, providing Up to $125K in funding. The First Peoples Tourism Growth Program provides competitive grants of up to $125,000 to Victorian First Peoples-owned and operated tourism businesses and related First Peoples entities. Funding supports workforce development, planning and industry excellence, cultural heritage stewardship, and asset or equipment investment for tourism activities.
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How much funding does the First Peoples Tourism Growth Program provide?
The First Peoples Tourism Growth Program provides Up to $125K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 12 months, with projects completed by 2027-06-30.
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Who is eligible for the First Peoples Tourism Growth Program?
- Must be a successful applicant from the expression of interest stage and invited to submit a final application
- Must be an Aboriginal owned and operated business that is at least 51% Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander-owned and operated
- Must be based in Victoria
- Must hold a current Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Must be registered for GST
- Must be registered with the responsible federal or state regulator
- Must comply with applicable child safety requirements
- Program is targeted to Victorian First Peoples-owned and operated businesses, Traditional Owners, Traditional Owner Corporations and Registered Aboriginal Parties
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When does the First Peoples Tourism Growth Program close?
Applications closed on 6 Feb 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Funded activities include accredited and non-accredited tourism training, tourism certification and memberships, tourism product development, strategic planning, investment readiness work, cultural practice and knowledge transfer projects, placemaking and interpretive materials, and the purchase or lease of fixed assets, plant and equipment for tourism products.
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