The Australian Government has committed $12 million to an inaugural grant program under the Future Drought Fund that supports place-based, First Nations-led initiatives.
The Strengthening Drought Resilience on Country program will deliver this investment through community-driven projects that build resilience to dry times and climate impacts.
Applications open
Applications are now open for the Future Drought Fund Strengthening Drought Resilience on Country Program.
It’s a Program by Mob, for Mob.
- Grant round opening date: 12 August 2025
- Grant round closing date and time: 9:00PM AEDT on 16 December 2025
- Program timeline: from 2025-26 to 2027-28
- Funding available: $12 million (excluding GST)
Up to six First Nations businesses or organisations will be selected as Delivery Partners. They will:
- manage the project
- work with Mob to design local projects that help Mob prepare for dry times and the changing climate
- support Mob to run activities that strengthen their connection to Country.
Delivery Partners won’t deliver the activities themselves. Instead, they will help Mob carry them out.
Each Delivery Partner can apply for:
- Up to $1 million per region to manage the project
- Up to $1 million per region for Mob to rollout the activities.
The Program supports Closing the Gap - Building the Community-Controlled Sector.
To apply for this program and to access the Grant Opportunity Guidelines and other program information including a questions and answers document, please register at Community Grants Hub Homepage
Further information
For further information on the Program please contact support@communitygrants.gov.au