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First Peoples Tourism Growth Program

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions · Australia

The First Peoples Tourism Growth Program provides grants of up to $125,000 to Victorian First Peoples-owned and operated businesses, Traditional Owners, Traditional Owner Corporations and Registered Aboriginal Parties for tourism business activities. Funding supports workforce development, industry excellence and planning, cultural heritage stewardship, and asset or equipment investment through a targeted application process for successful EOI applicants.

Official Grant Page

Funding

Up to $125K

Closed

6 Feb 2026

Duration

up to 12 months

Location

Victoria

Who Can Apply

Must be a Victorian First Peoples-led business with at least 51% Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ownership and operation. Must be based in Victoria with an active ABN and GST registration. Must be registered with the relevant regulator and comply with child safety requirements. Only applicants successful in the EOI stage are invited to submit a final application.
Applicants must be Aboriginal owned and operated businesses that are majority Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander-owned and operated, with at least 51% ownership and operation by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants must be based in Victoria, hold a current Australian Business Number, be registered for GST, be registered with the responsible federal or state regulator, and comply with applicable child safety requirements. This is a targeted program and only applicants who were successful in the expression of interest process are invited to submit a final grant application. Funding is available to recognised Victorian First Peoples-led businesses already operating in tourism or planning to explore tourism opportunities, as well as Traditional Owners, Traditional Owner Corporations and Registered Aboriginal Parties.

What's Funded

Eligible activities include accredited and non-accredited tourism training, tourism skills development, memberships and certifications, tourism product development, strategic planning, investment readiness work, cultural practice and language initiatives, placemaking and interpretive materials, and the purchase or lease of fixed assets, plant and equipment for tourism products.

Expected Outcomes

Projects are expected to build the capacity of Victorian First Peoples tourism businesses, support economic development in the visitor economy, strengthen cultural heritage stewardship, improve tourism products and planning, and deliver completed project activities by June 2027.

Key Information

Applicant Types

companynon_profitindigenous_organisationother

Stage

early_stagegrowthestablished

Funding Purposes

traininginnovationcapital_expendituremarketingcommunityother

Keywords

tourismFirst PeoplesAboriginal businessTorres Strait Islandervisitor economyworkforce developmentstrategic planningcultural heritage

Frequently Asked Questions

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 grants of up to $125,000 to Victorian First Peoples-owned and operated businesses, Traditional Owners, Traditional Owner Corporations and Registered Aboriginal Parties for tourism business activities. Funding supports workforce development, industry excellence and planning, cultural heritage stewardship, and asset or equipment investment through a targeted application process for successful EOI applicants.

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.

Who is eligible for the First Peoples Tourism Growth Program?

Must be a Victorian First Peoples-led business with at least 51% Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ownership and operation. Must be based in Victoria with an active ABN and GST registration. Must be registered with the relevant regulator and comply with child safety requirements. Only applicants successful in the EOI stage are invited to submit a final application.

When does the First Peoples Tourism Growth Program close?

Applications closed on 6 Feb 2026.

What activities are funded?

Eligible activities include accredited and non-accredited tourism training, tourism skills development, memberships and certifications, tourism product development, strategic planning, investment readiness work, cultural practice and language initiatives, placemaking and interpretive materials, and the purchase or lease of fixed assets, plant and equipment for tourism products.

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