Community Development Grants in Australia (All States) — 2026

Funding under Phase 4 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program is available from 1 July 2023 to support Eligible Funding Recipients to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects across Australia. LRCI Phase 4 continues the objective of the program to provide temporary, targeted support for creating and maintaining local jobs through road infrastructure and construction activities in communities across Australia. The intended outcomes of the program are to: deliver benefits to communities, such as improved road safety, accessibility and visual amenity; and create local short-term employment opportunities through funding construction projects Eligibility: Eligible Funding Recipients for Phase 4 are the same as for Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the LRCI Program. Grant Activity Timeframe: Phase 4 project construction can only begin once funding recipients have in place an executed Grant Agreement and Approved Work Schedule. Total Amount Availa

This program provides funding to Aboriginal-owned small businesses to help them recover from the impacts of flooding associated with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie in the Fitzroy Valley from 28 December 2022 onwards. Funding includes services and training grants up to $25,000 for non-capital costs, and equipment and asset grants up to $100,000 for specialist assets or items to undertake recovery works.

This grant provides funding for small businesses impacted by the Bondi Beach terrorist attack on 14 December 2025. Funding can be used to pay for clean-up, repairs, replacement of lost or damaged stock, or loss of income due to business disruption resulting from the attack.

The ACCGP Round 2 provides small grants to support local organisations and individuals in addressing local priorities including education, gender equality, disability, economic empowerment and grassroots sporting organisations in the Cook Islands. Funding is provided via small grants of approximately AUD 5,000 to AUD 15,000 each.

This program provides free, confidential, one-on-one support for businesses affected by the summer 2026 Victorian bushfires. Business Recovery Advisers help businesses navigate available government support services, manage insurance and landlord issues, access crisis and mental health support, and plan longer-term recovery including business continuity planning.

The REEF: Tourism Operator Support Grants program offers up to $480,000 to eligible tourism businesses operating on the Great Barrier Reef to fund necessary upgrades, checks, or clearances needed to accommodate school groups. The grants cover up to 50% of project costs and are part of the Australian Government's $10 million Reef Educational Experience Fund, which aims to increase student visitor numbers and improve operators' capacity to engage with school groups through curriculum-linked activities.

Queensland businesses can apply to become a QSBM Collaboration Partner and design and deliver events aligned with QSBM's focus areas including capability and skills development, networking opportunities, and access to free resources and services for small businesses.

This program provides funding for programs which build business expertise and community capability, as well as progressing opportunities for diversification. Two streams are available: Stream 1 funds project management support and upskilling of community members, while Stream 2 funds the progression of diversification opportunities identified by local communities.

This program helps new and existing small businesses in Tasmania build their skills and grow through workshops, training, and support. Support includes initial information sessions, capacity building workshops, professional development, personalised coaching, and small business grants.

Free removal of eligible bushfire-affected structures for homes, businesses and community assets impacted by the January 2026 bushfires in Victoria. Support is available for uninsured or underinsured properties where the owner intends to re-establish.

This grant funds proposals that address identified needs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, developed in collaboration with the target community or group. It provides a funding avenue for community-identified needs where no other current funding is available. Applicants must first discuss their proposal with their local NIAA Regional Office before being invited to submit an application.

Disaster Assist provides assistance and support to businesses and individuals affected by natural disasters in Australia. Assistance is provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-Territory Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA). Support includes one-off recovery payments and short-term income replacement payments for those affected by disasters.