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.
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326 verified funding opportunities
ACT Microcredit Loan Program
Australian Government - Department of Industry
The ACT Microcredit Loan Program provides low income earners with interest free or low interest loans to help them start or expand an existing business.
Event Development Fund NSW
Australian Government - Department of Industry
The Event Development Fund provides proven NSW regional events with funding to support their continuation and strategic growth.
Drought Preparedness Grants QLD
Australian Government - Department of Industry
Drought Preparedness Grants provide primary producers with funding to help them undertake on-farm capital improvements that will improve the drought preparedness of their property.
Jobs and Skills WA Employer Incentive
Australian Government - Department of Industry
The Jobs and Skills WA Employer Incentive provides businesses with incentive payments when they employ an apprentice or new entrant trainee.
Small Business Apprenticeship Pilot Program QLD
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides wage subsidies for first and second year construction apprentices.
Territory Innovation Challenges Program NT
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides opportunities and funding for organisations able to solve challenges set by the NT government.
Small Business Skills and Training Boost
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This initiative provides small businesses with a bonus tax deduction to help them train new staff and upskill existing staff.
Wind Energy Manufacturing Co-Investment Program WA
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides co-funding to build capability and capacity of WA businesses in wind energy manufacturing.
Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s QLD
Australian Government - Department of Industry
Free Apprenticeships Under 25 provide fee-free apprenticeships to businesses when they employ an existing or new apprentice or trainee who is under 25.
Vessel Tracking Rebate Scheme QLD
Australian Government - Department of Industry
The Vessel Tracking Rebate Scheme provides commercial fishers with a rebate to help cover the costs of purchasing and installing approved vessel tracking units on their commercial fishing boats.
Remote Communities Freight Assistance Scheme QLD
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides freight discounts to eligible businesses located in remote QLD communities.
PowerSmart for Small Businesses TAS
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides businesses with funding to undertake energy efficiency audits.
Vehicle Rebates for Farmers
Australian Government - Department of Industry
Vehicle Rebates for Farmers provides farmers with rebates of up to 40% on the motor tax paid on commercial vehicles used for agricultural purposes.
Small Business Export Loan
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides loans to small to medium export businesses to help them expand their exports and reach new markets.
Freight Subsidy Grant NT
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides funding to NT primary producers impacted by eligible disasters to help them with freight costs.
Victorian Energy Upgrades VIC
Australian Government - Department of Industry
Victorian Energy Upgrades provide businesses with discounts on a wide range of energy-saving products and services when accessed through accredited providers.
Expanded eID Device Rebates SA
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides rebates to sheep and farmed goat producers who purchase eligible eID devices and tags.
Female Founders Co-Investment Fund QLD
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides funding to female founded businesses to help them scale and build business capacity.
Cheaper Home Batteries Program
Australian Government - Department of Industry
The Cheaper Home Batteries Program provides households and small businesses with a discount on the upfront cost of installing a small-scale solar battery.
Global Trade Scheme NT
Australian Government - Department of Industry
This program provides funding to NT businesses to help them set up or expand their exporting capabilities.
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.