Business grants in Australia
326 active grants across technology, manufacturing, hospitality, and more.
Grant landscape in Australia
Australia's business grant landscape centres on Austrade, the R&D Tax Incentive, and state-level programmes. The Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) is a flagship programme reimbursing export marketing costs, while CSIRO's Kick-Start programme connects SMEs with research capabilities. The R&D Tax Incentive provides a 43.5% refundable offset for eligible SMEs.
Grants in Australia — Page 3
326 verified funding opportunities
Industry Diversification Program – Transition Planning Stream VIC
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides transition support to VIC gas appliance manufacturers and their supply chains.
Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grants Program
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides funding to QLD-based manufacturers to help them improve productivity and competitiveness.
Collaboration Partner Program QLD
Australian Government - Department of Industry
The Collaboration Partner Program provides an opportunity for QLD businesses to participate in QSBM.
Submetering Grants NSW
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides funding to NSW businesses to help them install and commission permanent energy submeters.
Graphite Research and Development Grant
Australian Government - Department of Industry
Support for businesses to collaborate with CSIRO on innovative R&D projects, driving the development of cutting-edge technologies and processes essential for natural and synthetic graphite production, especially for battery applications.
Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants – Round 27
Australian Government - Department of Industry
Senator the Hon Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science, and the Hon Madeleine King MP, Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia
Skills Solutions Partnerships VIC
Australian Government - Department of Industry
Funding for industry and Victorian TAFEs or dual sector universities to work together to develop and pilot short courses that quickly address industry skills gaps in priority sectors.
Innovation Connect ACT
Australian Government - Department of Industry
Innovation Connect provides Canberra-based businesses with funding to help them develop and commercialise innovative products and services.
Rural Landholder Recovery Grant Scheme – Tropical Cyclone Alfred and Associated Severe Weather
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides funding for clean-up and reinstatement activities to help rural landholders recover from impacts of Tropical Cyclone Alfred and Associated Severe Weather, 1-16 March 2025.
Innovation Booster Grant WA
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides funding to WA start-ups and small businesses to help them commercialise innovative ideas or projects, and to expand to create jobs.
MRFF 2026 BioMedTech Incubator
Australian Government - Department of Industry
The MRFF 2026 BioMedTech Incubator Program provides grants of financial assistance to support medical research and medical innovation projects through the establishment of BioMedTech Incubators.
Waste Resource Recovery Board Sponsorship Program TAS
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides sponsorship to TAS organisations whose work, event, or project demonstrates innovation in recovering resources from waste that would otherwise be lost to landfill.
Community Development Fund VIC
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides funding for programs which build business expertise and community capability, as well as progressing opportunities for diversification.
Sheep and Goat eID Implementation Essential Equipment Rebate (Producers) SA
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides rebates to producers who purchase eligible eID equipment.
National Exporter Program TAS
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This course provides Tasmanian businesses with information to help them start exporting goods or services to the national market.
Women in Business Foundations Program SA
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides mentoring to women who own small businesses in South Australia.
Victorian Trees on Farms Program
Australian Government - Department of Industry
Funding is available for rural landowners seeking to integrate trees into their land.
Business Growth Loan Scheme TAS
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This scheme provides businesses with concessional loans to help them develop or expand, or undertake new projects.
International Exporter Program TAS
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This course provides Tasmanian exporting businesses with information to help them expand or increase their international exports.
METS Innovation Program WA
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides funding to METS companies to help them develop products and services in certain focus areas.
Key funding bodies
Official agencies and institutions that administer grants in Australia
Australia's trade and investment commission, supporting export development grants.
Administers Australian Government programmes for business growth and innovation.
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation — R&D collaboration grants.
Central hub for Australian business grants, support, and advisory services.