INDIGENOUS BUSINESS MONTH

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It’s

INDIGENOUS BUSINESS MONTH

‘local & connected ’

October Indigenous Business Month is a celebration of Indigenous business, innovation and entrepreneurship. Passionate about Indigenous Business, we are excited to announce some new initiatives. Whether you're starting out or looking to grow, Indigenous Business Month provides opportunities to build skills, make connections and strengthen your business journey.

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SEED GRANTS

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Grant Funding

Seed Grants are here for Indigenous Business Month!

Maganda Makers is offering 10 x $250 Seed Grants to help aspiring and emerging Kimberley Indigenous Women take a real step forward on their business dream.

Maybe that's your first batch of business cards. Maybe it's labels for your bush medicine range. Maybe it's finally getting a business capability statement written up so you can go after new work. Whatever your next step looks like, a Seed Grant can help you get there.

Recipients will be announced on 20th October, right in the middle of Indigenous Business Month.

How to apply: Fill out the Expression of Interest (EOI) Form below, including your name, email and phone number, plus two short paragraphs using the example text to guide you (500 words max, and information about what you'd use the Seed Grant for.

Applications open Tuesday 1st September and close Thursday 1st October 2026. 

We can't wait to hear what you're growing!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Program Manager, Karen Tari, at karen@magandamakers.org

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