The Queensland government will deliver $19 million for critical infrastructure in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, as part of the first round of its new Closing the Gap Priorities Fund.

The state funding comes after the 2024 Productivity Commission data showed only nine of the 19 Closing the Gap targets are on track.

The first three projects to receive funding are; $8 million to upgrade water infrastructure in Kowanyama; $8 million to improve water infrastructure in Aurukun; and $3 million for new education facilities for the Buwu Program at Cherbourg State School.

The projects were identified through community consultation and aim to address key targets in housing, health and education.

The state government says the fund will redirect money from the former Labor Government's Path to Treaty Fund, which it claims prioritised legal costs over practical outcomes.

Further initiatives will be delivered in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Queensland's Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Fiona Simpson said the government was focused on delivering what communities had long been calling for.

"We are committed to engaging with leaders of our discrete Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to help address their key needs," Ms Simpson said.

"These communities face multiple layers of disadvantage, including lower rates of home ownership, poor access to basic amenities and services, lower life expectancy and deteriorating infrastructure.

"The latest Closing the Gap report showing more than half of the targets were not on track."

Premier David Crisafulli said the new fund was focused on action and results.

"The Closing the Gap Priorities Fund delivers a pipeline of projects to achieve tangible improvements," Mr Crisafulli said.

"These are practical on-the-ground measures including schools, home ownership, health services and clean drinking water."

Kowanyama Mayor Territa Dick welcomed the water infrastructure funding, describing it as vital for the community.

"The new bore, water storage and treatment plant upgrades are essential to ensure we can access reliable clean, safe drinking water," Ms Dick said.

"We will be able to increase our water reserves from one day to three to five days' worth of water in the new storage facility."

"This funding helps future-proof our water supply and is a huge step forward for the health and well-being of our community."

The Kowanyama project will include a new bore, a new water reservoir and upgrades to the water treatment plant.

The Aurukun upgrades will include a new reservoir, upgrades to the treatment plant, and installation of a backup generator.

The Cherbourg project will fund a new building to house the Buwu program, an alternative to suspension that supports students to stay engaged with learning and develop positive behaviour strategies.

The school has reduced disciplinary absence days from 1,000 to under 50 since the program began.

Currently, students attend classes in a small off-site donga.