The federal government has allocated nearly $10 million to fund 51 nationwide projects that focus on enhancing, sharing and preserving First Nations languages and arts culture.

It comes as the Indigenous Languages and Arts program is set to allocate more than $37 million in 2024-25 to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in expressing, preserving, and nurturing their cultures through language and arts initiatives across Australia.

The initiatives acknowledge the significance of languages and arts in shaping the identity, cultural ties and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney said important work is being done by communities to protect and revitalise First Nations languages.

"The Australian Government is proud to support these innovative, community-led projects in their commitment to revitalise, share and celebrate First Nations art and culture." Ms Burney said.

Amongst the recipients are Pila Nguru Aboriginal Corporation, Gadhungal Marring and Melbourne Fringe.

The Pila Nguru Aboriginal Corporation is dedicated to preserving and encouraging the use of Pitjantjatjara sign language within the Tjuntjuntjara community in Western Australia.

This will be achieved through the establishment of a community archive which will consist of a book, videos, and interactive flashcards.

Gadhungal Marring provides assistance in implementing an engaging language program for Indigenous youth, where children are taught traditional language through the creation of songs and dances which are then presented at community corroborees.

The Nowra-based organisation also hosts a youth language camp on Country.

Melbourne Fringe will be provided funding for the creation and showcasing of five new First Nations performance pieces by both emerging and established artists as part of the Deadly Fringe program.

This support will also include artistic and cultural guidance to promote robust community involvement and adherence to cultural protocols.

Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke said the funding aligns with the government's National Cultural Policy, Revive, in putting First Nations first.

"First Nations peoples are our country's first storytellers," Minister Burke said.

"This funding will help to safeguard and strengthen First Nations languages and cultural expressions so these stories can continue to be told and added to for generations to come."