Central Australia's Larapinta Trail Tourism Project is set to receive a $1 million injection to provide jobs and training for First Nations people.

The funding package comes as part of the federal government's A Better, Safer Future for Central Australia investment policy.

Under the arrangement, 100% Finke River Culture and Adventures - a First Nations-owned and operated tourism enterprise - will deliver training and mentoring to at least 100 local Indigenous people, including Western Arrernte women and men.

100% Finke River Culture and Adventures managing director Benjamin Kenny said the funding support means 100% Finke will continue to provide training, employment and economic independence for local First Nations people.

"As a First Nations tour guide, this is so much more than a job. I am seeing my mob, my colleagues here at 100% Finke, build confidence and pride in who we are, and be inspired by the interest our visitors have in being here on our lands, hearing our stories and understanding our culture," Mr Kenny said.

"Today, we have 25 tour guides and by the end of 2025, there'll be about 60 of us, taking visitors from around the world to walk in the footsteps of our ancestors. Now that's something to be proud of."

The Larapinta Trail Tourism Project builds on the NT government-funded Aboriginal Workforce Program pilot in 2022, which created career pathways for local Indigenous people as tourism guides and leaders of small businesses.

Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney said the funding, which is part of the $250 million Better, Safer Future for Central Australia plan will support the expansion of central Australia's tourism industry.

"We are committed to partnering with First Nations people to create training and jobs for a better, safer future for Central Australia," Ms Burney said.

"(The funding) will help grow First Nations tourism in the region. It will also provide real career pathways and boost employment opportunities for local Aboriginal people."

The Project aims to increase the number of local First Nations people employed in Central Australia's tourism industry by the end of 2025, while improving the viability of the region's new and existing Indigenous travel businesses and training programs.

Participants will obtain formal Cert II and Cert III tourism qualifications through Charles Darwin University and will be supported into employment as Level 3 and Level 4 Tourism Guides.

Member for Lingiari Marion Scrymgour said it was important to support the Central Australian tourism industry following a the recent tourism downturn in Central Australia.

"Tourism is critical for our Central Australian region. Our tourism providers have been going through a really tough period the last few years," Ms Scrymgour said.

"This important funding to help train and equip local Aboriginal staff to go into the tourism industry, will make a big difference.

"It will also lead to new employment pathways and economic opportunities for local communities."