Funding for Aboriginal businesses within the Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct
Grants to establish and build the capability and capacity of Aboriginal businesses located in the Snowy Mountains Special Activation Precinct.
Funding supports project and capital costs, equipment, contractor fees, travel within NSW, events and other activities that deliver economic, social, cultural and employment outcomes for Aboriginal communities in the precinct.
To be eligible applicants must:
- be an individual or organisation that is based and/or delivering/planning on delivering services in the Snowy Precinct or supporting region
- hold an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- be able to demonstrate financial viability
- have at least $20 million public liability insurance or be willing to secure the insurance before entering into a Funding Deed if the application is successful
Applicants must provide evidence that they are one of the following:
- a Local Aboriginal Land Council or NSW Aboriginal Land Council
- an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006
- or a business, charity, or not-for-profit organisation incorporated under Commonwealth, state or territory legislation that has at least 50% Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ownership/membership and/or directorship and is operated for the benefit of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Applicants must be able to enter into a funding deed with NSW Government and have an Australian bank account.
Location eligible includes Snowy Monaro Regional.
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Last updated: 12 February 2026