Applications are now open and close on 10 April 2025
Program overview
Through the First Peoples Tourism Industry Strengthening Program, Victoria’s 12 Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs) can apply for up to $300,000 each.
The funding will support RAPs to enhance their capability and capacity to engage in tourism-related economic development activities, enabling a strategic First Peoples-led approach to identifying and implementing priority tourism initiatives.
The program has been developed in response to community engagement sessions conducted in 2024, and is being delivered as part of a the Victorian Government’s $10 million investment into Cultural Tourism Initiatives through the Aboriginal Economic Development Fund.
The program builds on the Victorian Aboriginal Business Investment Program announced in July 2024.
Information sessions about the First Peoples Tourism Industry Strengthening Program will be held in February 2025. Invitations for the sessions will be sent to all RAPs.
For more information on eligibility, program guidelines and to apply, visit Business Victoria.
