Empowering Victoria's First People
Driving economic prosperity and equality in Victoria through sustainable financial resources and support in Treaty Negotiations.
Helping advance the Treaty process
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Building Wealth and Prosperity of all First Peoples in Victoria
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Helping advance the Treaty process • Building Wealth and Prosperity of all First Peoples in Victoria •
A shared resource for First Peoples in Victoria
The Self-Determination Fund is controlled by First Peoples, for First Peoples. It will help generate wealth and prosperity for First Peoples communities now and for generations to come. The Fund will also help Traditional Owners prepare for and participate in Treaty negotiations.
Funding priorities
While recognising the strength and resilience of First Peoples, the Fund is established for the purposes of empowering First Peoples through:
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Equal footing in Treaty negotiations for traditional owners in Victoria
To support Traditional Owners to enter Treaty negotiations with the State Government on a more level playing field.
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Wealth and Prosperity of all First Peoples in Victoria
To be a resource for First Peoples to build capacity, wealth, and prosperity for current and future generations.
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Future investments
To grow the capital of the Self-Determination Fund to sustainably support the purposes of the Fund, in perpetuity.
Learn more about the fund
The Self-Determination Fund is about creating a resource to support First Peoples’ aspirations in determining their own future by ensuring equal footing in the treaty negotiation process and building wealth and prosperity, now and into the future.
apply for funding today
From 15 December 2023, the Self-Determination Fund will be accepting applications for funding to support activities that empower Traditional Owner groups to negotiate Treaties that reflect aspirations and priorities specific to their areas.