The Indigenous Fire and Land Workshops program supports Indigenous-led knowledge sharing of Indigenous fire and land management practices delivered through workshops Australia wide.

This program is part of the Australian Government's $200 million investment in bushfire recovery for native plants, animals, ecological communities and natural assets. This funding aims to support the recovery and long-term resilience of wildlife and their habitat.

The objective of this grant opportunity is to support Indigenous organizations, Indigenous businesses and Traditional Owners to lead workshops aimed at sharing and strengthening knowledge of Indigenous fire and land management practices.

Funding Information

Grants from $20,000 to $200,000

Who is this for?

Traditional owners, Indigenous Organizations or Indigenous Businesses that are incorporated in Australia including Indigenous not for profit organizations, associations, councils and government agencies or bodies.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible you must have an Australian business number (ABN) and be a Traditional Owner, Indigenous Organization or Indigenous Enterprise and be one of the following entities:

• an entity, incorporated in Australia
• an Indigenous not-for-profit corporation, council or incorporated association
• an Indigenous government agency or body
• an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust

They can only accept applications where:

• you certify that your proposed project does not duplicate other government-funded management actions that are already underway in the location you are proposing to undertake activities
• you certify that you do not have any overdue reports, acquittals or debt associated with previous Australian Government funding

Joint applications are acceptable, provided you have a lead organization that is the main driver of the project and is eligible to apply.

For more information, visit Australian Government.