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 8
326 verified funding opportunities
Irrigation Pricing Rebate Scheme QLD
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides eligible businesses with water bill rebates issued by Seqwater and Sunwater (including Burnett Water) in relation to the 2025-26 and 2026-27 financial years.
Accelerated Mineral Carbonation (AMC) Research Program WA
Australian Government - Department of Industry
Funding is available to accelerate the development and implementation of mineral carbonation, the industrial-scale process to convert CO2 into a stable form using mining wastes and byproducts.
Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Rebate Program – Round 2
Australian Government - Department of Industry
Grants of up to $5,000 to increase the uptake of ADS-B equipment in Australian–registered aircraft to improve safety and efficiency for Australian airspace users.
Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System – Employer Incentives
Australian Government - Department of Industry
Financial support is available for Australian businesses to help them hire, train and keep apprentices.
Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants – North QLD Monsoon Trough
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides funding to primary producers and businesses impacted by the North QLD monsoon trough, associated Cyclone Koji and severe weather, commencing 24 December 2025.
Boating Infrastructure Emergency Repair Pool NSW
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides organisations with funding to help with the costs of repairing, replacing, or improving public boating infrastructure damaged by natural disasters or severe weather events.
Screen Tasmania Funding and Support
Australian Government - Department of Industry
Screen Tasmania Funding and Support provides screen practitioners with funding and resources to support the development, production and promotion of screen content.
WaterSmart Business Rebate VIC
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program helps eligible business owners save water and save on their water bills by improving water usage efficiency.
BushBank Private Landowner Opportunity VIC
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides funding to private landholders to help them undertake a native vegetation restoration project on their land.
Wage Subsidies
Australian Government - Department of Industry
Wage subsidies provide financial incentives to employers to hire and retain eligible participants in ongoing and sustainable positions.
Performance Bonds
Australian Government - Department of Industry
Performance Bonds provide bonds as security to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses fulfil contracts.
Accelerated Depreciation for Primary Producers
Australian Government - Department of Industry
Accelerated Depreciation for Primary Producers provides a tax deduction for assets used in primary production.
Start-Up Finance Package
Australian Government - Department of Industry
The Start-up Finance Package provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander start-ups with access to loans to help new businesses get off the ground.
Small Business Fundamentals Program SA
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides SA businesses with tailored support to help them build and develop successful businesses.
First Start Loans QLD
Australian Government - Department of Industry
First Start Loans provide loans for primary producers and commercial fishers to start or establish a viable commercial enterprise.
Major Events Funding WA
Australian Government - Department of Industry
Major Events Funding provides funding for event managers and organisers to run major events which promote tourism in WA.
Green Hydrogen Electricity Concessions NSW
Australian Government - Department of Industry
Concessions on electricity rates are available for green hydrogen producers.
One-off Assistance Grants TAS
Australian Government - Department of Industry
One-off Assistance Grants provide funding to events being held in regional Tasmania outside of the peak tourism season.
Cyber Wardens Program
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides small business owners and employees with free online training to identify cyber safety practices they can implement to prevent and protect against cyber threats.
Innovate to Grow
Australian Government - Department of Industry
Innovate to Grow is a free 8-week program for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) who want to progress their research and development opportunities, or are in the early decision-making stages about engaging in research and development.
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.