Indigenous Capital Limited
About
Indigenous Capital Limited supports the economic development and business growth of First Nations people and communities across Australia. The foundation focuses on enabling Indigenous entrepreneurship and enterprise development, with demonstrated impact across fashion, design, tourism, and other sectors. They work to build sustainable economic opportunities for over 200+ First Nations businesses nationwide.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should demonstrate a clear business model or enterprise development focus that creates economic opportunities for First Nations people. Align proposals with sectors where the foundation has shown interest (fashion, design, tourism, creative industries) and emphasize scalability and sustainability of economic outcomes.
Giving Philosophy
Indigenous Capital Limited prioritizes direct economic empowerment of First Nations people through business development and enterprise support. They appear to value practical, scalable solutions that generate sustainable economic outcomes for Indigenous entrepreneurs and their communities, with a focus on sectors where First Nations people have competitive advantage or cultural significance.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $1.9M | $4.6M | $34.7M | $34.6M |
| FY2022 | $1.9M | $8.3M | $33.0M | $32.4M |
| FY2021 | $345K | $15.1M | $28.9M | $28.7M |
| FY2020 | $105K | $2.2M | $16.1M | $15.9M |
| FY2019 | — | $15.3M | $15.3M | $15.3M |
| FY2018 | $267K | $75K | $14K | $14K |
| FY2017 | $20K | $233K | $206K | $206K |
| 7yr total | $4.6M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||