Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the youth 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 5Financial assistance program for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-24 participating in state, national or international championships for athletes with a disability. Grants provide $750-$1000 towards costs associated with attending eligible competitions, with additional funding based on travel distance and location.
Financial assistance program for competitors, coaches, and officials aged 12-18 participating in state, national, or international championships. Successful applicants receive $500-$750 towards the cost of attending their championships, with additional funding based on travel distance and location.
A grant program funding community-based STEM engagement projects that inspire and educate students, particularly from underrepresented groups including regional and low socioeconomic areas, girls, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and people with disabilities. Projects support hands-on STEM learning through maker spaces, robotics, workshops, and inquiry-based education initiatives.
Grants to foster inquiry-based learning and develop STEM skills in students and youth under 18 years through hands-on maker projects in design, engineering and programming. The program encourages practical skills, creativity and entrepreneurial thinking while ensuring accessibility for underrepresented groups including First Nations peoples, women and girls, and youth in regional and remote areas.
Funding for regional Queensland innovation enabler organisations to deliver innovation activities and services that support Innovation Driven Enterprises (IDEs) to ideate, startup and scaleup. The program strengthens regional innovation ecosystems, activates collaborative networks, and accelerates technological innovation in priority industries such as AgTech.
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.