Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the local government sector. Programs span federal and state governments, offering funding for growth, innovation, infrastructure and workforce development.
What these grants can fund
- Business expansion and capital investment
- Equipment and infrastructure upgrades
- Workforce training and skills development
- Technology adoption and innovation
- Export and market development
Common eligibility requirements
- Registered Australian business with a valid ABN
- Must be operating in the relevant sector
- Matching co-contribution may be required
- Some programs have employee or turnover thresholds
Eligibility varies by program. Always check the official source before applying.
Open programs
Showing 12 of 16A program that supports local councils to deliver projects improving perception of safety in public spaces and transport hub precincts, particularly for women, girls and gender diverse people. Funding is available in two tiers: Tier 1 for on-the-ground gender-inclusive placemaking projects and Tier 2 for strategic non-physical initiatives including strategies, behaviour change programs and public education campaigns.
This program empowers all levels of the sporting sector to play a leading role in the prevention of domestic, family and sexual violence. It builds capacity and capability of the sector to address gendered drivers of violence and foster safe, respectful and inclusive environments. The program supports evidence-based prevention initiatives and strengthens partnerships between sport and primary prevention sectors.
Supports circular economy opportunities to bring compost made from household kerbside Food Organics Garden Organics services back to local communities in NSW.
Supporting councils, community groups and other key stakeholders to deliver litter prevention projects, and develop and implement strategic plans to address litter in their local environments.
Provides tailored advice and help to groups of councils to explore and undertake joint procurement of domestic waste management services.
A catchment-based approach to litter prevention, focused on reducing flows of litter from the terrestrial environment into the marine environment through intervention at multiple points.
This program provides locally identified and locally led projects with funding to improve the resilience of communities against natural hazards including bushfires, floods, and tropical cyclones. Projects must be aimed at reducing risk and improving community resilience through activities in planning, awareness and capacity, or infrastructure.
Funding of up to $5 million to develop a precinct idea through to investment-ready stage in partnership with local stakeholders to benefit regional communities. The program supports planning and delivery of regional, rural and remote precincts that encompass multiple infrastructure elements through long-term partnerships between multiple providers.
A $100 million program that co-funds energy efficiency and electrification upgrades for local government owned and/or operated facilities to reduce energy bills and emissions. The program supports Australia's emission reduction targets of 43% by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050, while improving energy performance and renewable electricity utilization.
Provides competitive grants to eligible entities for research projects in science fields with national impact that support community participation. Funds projects that engage the public as citizen scientists in scientifically valid research while building skills and scientific literacy across Australia.
An $80 million fund established by the WA government to unlock apartment development in key urban precincts and worker accommodation in regional areas. The program assists with resolving infrastructure constraints impacting medium to high density housing projects in metropolitan Perth and regional worker accommodation through three funding streams.
Supports NSW councils to deliver new weekly food only (FO) or food organics and garden organics (FOGO) services to their communities.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Program details, eligibility and closing dates change — always verify with the official source before applying. Last data update: February 2026.