Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the low income 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 5 of 5The NSW Low Income Household Rebate helps eligible concession cardholders pay their electricity bills. The rebate provides $285 per retail (on-market) household per financial year, applied as a daily credit on electricity bills.
The NSW Medical Energy Rebate helps eligible concession cardholders pay their electricity bills. It is for people who are not able to, or have someone living with them who is not able to, self-regulate their body temperature in extreme environmental temperatures. Retail customers receive $285 per household per financial year as a daily credit on their electricity bill.
The NSW Gas Rebate helps eligible concession card holders pay their natural gas or bottled Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) bills. The rebate provides $110 per retail household per financial year, delivered as a daily credit on energy bills.
The DRG Program supports those most in need and least able to return their homes to a safe and habitable condition after a natural disaster, particularly low-income earners where damage is not covered by insurance. It provides a safety net for vulnerable community members, contributes toward applicant recovery, and assists in returning to a basic standard of living.
Many Rivers provides tailored support to help people start and grow their own small businesses through business coaching, micro-business loans, pro bono legal advice, and practical tools for planning and running a business. Support is long-term and hands-on, with assistance available for business registration, insurance, marketing, risk analysis, cashflow management, bookkeeping, and more.
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.