The Aboriginals Benefit Account provides grants from mining royalty equivalents paid by the Australian Government. Funds are distributed to Aboriginal land councils and Aboriginal-controlled organisations in the Northern Territory, with some grants available nationally through competitive rounds.

The ABA Advisory Committee makes recommendations on grant allocations. Priority areas include economic development, social well-being, and cultural maintenance.

Aboriginal organisations, Land Councils, and community-controlled bodies. Primarily Northern Territory focused but national competitive rounds are periodically available.

Detailed project proposal, budget, evidence of community support, and organisational capability documentation. Larger grants require governance and financial management evidence.