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
326 verified funding opportunities
Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants
Australian Government - Department of Industry
Senator the Hon Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science and the Hon Dr Andrew Charlton MP, Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy, have announced the
Prolonged Power Outage Payment VIC
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides funding to small businesses impacted by prolonged power outages due to the January 2026 bushfire and associated heatwave.
Queensland Destination Events Program
Australian Government - Department of Industry
The Queensland Destination Events Program provides event organisers with funding to help with the costs of staging events in Queensland.
Carbon Capture Technologies Program – Round 2
Australian Government - Department of Industry
The Carbon Capture Technologies Program – Round 2 provides organisations with up to $10 million to reduce Australia’s emissions.
Incubator Event Fund NSW
Australian Government - Department of Industry
The Incubator Event Fund provides organisers of events in regional NSW with seed funding to support their first and second years of activity.
Building Better Aboriginal Business Supply Chain Voucher WA
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program supports Aboriginal-owned businesses to build strong, sustainable practices to help them be competitive in WA's bush foods, bush products, seafood and beef industries.
Distribution Grant Program NT
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides NT tourism business with funding to help them progress in their distribution journey.
Algal Bloom Resilience Grant SA
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program supports SA commercial fisheries and aquaculture licence holders to invest in improving business resilience.
WaterSmart Farms Voucher Program WA
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides funding and practical support to WA Wheatbelt farmers already planning to drill for groundwater.
Contemporary Music Festival Viability Fund NSW
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides funding for established large-scale contemporary music festivals in NSW.
Spaceport Establishment Support Grant WA
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides funding to support the establishment of space launch facilities in Western Australia.
eID Tag Rebate Scheme TAS
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides TAS sheep and goat farmers with rebates to help them purchase eligible eID device tags.
Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) Grant Program NSW
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides funding to support the installation of solar panels on eligible apartment buildings and other multi-unit dwellings in NSW.
Business Skills Mentoring Program VIC
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides mentoring support to VIC small businesses to help them invest, expand and innovate.
Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Grants NSW
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program supports charge point operators (CPOs) to construct fast charging stations across NSW.
Sponsorship Grants for Student Science Engagement and International Competitions 2026
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This grant opportunity provides eligible schools and organisations funding for students to participate in virtual or in-person domestic and international STEM events, including travel, registration and required materials.
Metering Plan Implementation Grants NSW
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides funding to cover up to 50% of the costs of installing an energy metering and monitoring system.
DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream
Australian Government - Department of Industry
The DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream 2025 to 2028 provides funding towards the purchase and/or installation of eligible fixed and portable DC EV chargers to dealerships and EV repairers on their sites.
Small Business Support Grant – Bondi Beach December 2025
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides funding for small businesses impacted by the Bondi Beach terrorist attack on 14 December 2025.
Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants – Tropical Cyclone Alfred and Severe Weather QLD
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides funding to small businesses, not-for-profits and primary producers impacted by Tropical Cyclone Alfred and Severe Weather, 1-16 March 2025.
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.