The Victorian government is encouraging new and emerging Aboriginal organisations to apply for grants from the Marram Nganyin Aboriginal Youth Mentoring Program.

The programme - designed by First Nations Victorians - is funded through the "Investing Early Where It Matters investment package" to the tune of $23.4 million, with grants of up to $335,000 over three years.

The Victorian government says it is tailored to the needs and interests of young Indigenous people in the state.

"Mentoring provides social and practical support for young Aboriginal people to strengthen their family and community relationships, learn about culture, and engage with education, training, and employment," a government statement said.

Marram Nganyin translate to "we are strong" in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri People. The programme has supported 300 young Indigenous people since 2016 and the government says the 2023-2026 programme is focussed on promoting partnerships between Aboriginal organisations to help build capacity.

The programme - which has been run since 2016 - is strengths-based and community-led, focussing on primary prevention and early intervention.

The program aims to support Aboriginal young people to be healthy, to be confident and strong in their identity and culture, and achieve their goals through study, training and work.

It also aims to better enable smaller and emerging organisations and community groups to be involved in the programme.

Flexible place-based mentoring programs will provide support that represents the diversity of Aboriginal communities across Victoria.

"Having a trusted relationship with a mentor creates a culturally safe space where a mentee can enjoy social connection, receive encouragement, and share their experiences," the government statement said.

Successful applicants will also receive support to run programs from the Koorie Youth Council (KYC) in recognition of their leadership as a representative body for young First Nations people in Victoria.

In July this year, the KYC hosted a camp in Anglesea on Wadawurrung and Gadubanud Country for 39 young Indigenous people for the Marram Nganyin programme - alongside several Aboriginal youth mentoring organisations from across the state.

Victoria's Minister for Youth, Natalie Suleyman, thanked the Koori council and highlighted the government's commitment to Indigenous self-determination.

"The Marram Nganyin youth mentoring program continues the Labor Government's commitment to Aboriginal self-determination," Ms Suleyman said.

"I thank the Koorie Youth Council for their ongoing leadership, advocacy and partnership on behalf of Victorian Aboriginal young people."

Applications close on Thursday, 26 October via the Marram Nganyin Aboriginal Youth Mentoring Program website.

Two information sessions - both with identical information - will be run online by the KYC and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing on Thursday, 28 September, 10am to 11am and Tuesday, 3 October, 2pm to 3pm.

National Indigenous Times attempted to contact Koorie Youth Council for comment.