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Loans for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander start-ups

Overview

The Start-up Finance Package provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander start-ups access to loans (and a partial grant component) to help new businesses get off the ground.

Eligibility Criteria

Be at least 18 and of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; own at least 50% of the business, or have at least 50% of the business owned by people of indigenous descent; have less than $400,000 in actual annual turnover; have been trading for less than 2 years; have a commercially viable business model.

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Quick Info
Funding Amount
Up to $150,000
Closing Date
Ongoing - No closing date
Eligible Locations
National (All States)
Eligible Business Types
Individual

Last updated: 12 February 2026