The federal government has announced $44m investment towards boarding schools to help support Indigenous students in remote communities.

Coming after independent bodies who cater to Indigenous boarders across the country warned schools were at risk of closure if the commonwealth's grants program was cancelled in the 2024-25 budget, more than 50 boarding providers will share in the latest funding.

It is expected to support around 2,500 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boarders graduate high school, enabling "culturally appropriate care and support" for students, including in upgrades to tech and school facilities, the employment of more Indigenous teachers, as well as wellbeing officers or counsellors who are trained in specific, trauma-informed practices.

Minister for Indigenous Australians, Malarndirri McCarthy, said the government were determined to support Indigenous students to succeed at school, arguing education is "key to Closing the Gap".

"Moving to a boarding school can be a big change in a young person's life, and they need appropriate supports. That's why we're funding programs that encourage students to grow their sense of wellbeing, learning, and cultural identity," Senator McCarthy said.

"This funding will help more than 2,500 students receive an education while staying connected to their community and receiving the support they need to succeed."

The government outlined a number of facilities across the country that will benefit from funding announcement, which take place between 2025 and 2026.

Blackheath & Thornburgh College in Charters Towers, Queensland, will receive a culture hub and First Nations wellbeing and community officer to foster cultural connection and engagement, and 30 Yolŋu students will receive new laptops and kitchen upgrades at Laynhapuy Homelands School in Yirrkala in the Northern Territory.

Cape York Girl Academy in Wangatti Beach will see young women receive cross-cultural and leadership development skills through the Independent Living Skills Program, whilst Karalundi College in the mid-west region of Western Australia will increase capacity to welcome 20 more students.

More than 85 boarding students from regional Victoria and remote areas of the Northern Territory will be supported at the Melbourne Indigenous Transition School with wraparound holistic support to attend their partner schools in Melbourne.

Education Minister Jason Clare said investing in boarding facilities helped Indigenous students access quality education and finish school, in turn helping to close the gap.

"The Government understands the importance of choice for families in supporting their children through their education and options to study on-Country, or nearby where possible," he said.

"Boarding continues to be an important education pathway for First Nations students, particularly for families in remote areas."