Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the economic development sector. Programs span federal and state governments, offering funding for growth, innovation, infrastructure and workforce development.
In Australia (All States), the australian government is the single largest source of business grant funding in australia, with programs spanning every state, sector and business type.
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32 totalThis scheme provides concessional loans to Tasmanian businesses to help them develop, expand, or undertake new projects that promote economic growth. Loans range from $100,000 to $5 million at variable interest rates over a loan term of up to 5 years.
This program funds innovative projects that champion opportunities for women and girls in NSW, focusing on three pillars: economic opportunity and advancement, health and wellbeing, and participation and empowerment. Funding supports majority women-owned and managed small businesses, social enterprises, and not-for-profits to deliver projects aligned with the NSW Women's Strategy (2023-2026).
The Start-up Finance Package provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander start-ups with access to loans up to $150,000 to help new businesses get off the ground. The package includes up to 30% of the loan as a non-repayable grant for purchasing business assets, flexible repayment options over 7 years, and minimal security requirements.
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 program provides funding and procurement opportunities for organisations able to solve challenges set by the NT government. Successful applicants receive $100,000 seed funding upon finalisation of a procurement contract with the NT government, along with the opportunity to negotiate that contract.
This program provides funding to small businesses impacted by the 2025 Western Queensland surface trough and associated rainfall and flooding. Funding supports essential costs for re-establishing operations, including wages, rent, stock replacement, professional services, and marketing expenses.
This program provides funding to small businesses significantly disrupted by the North and Far North Tropical Low weather event from 29 January to 28 February 2025. Grants support extraordinary costs related to re-establishing business operations and sustaining employment, including salaries, rent, stock replacement, professional services, and marketing expenses.
This program helps employers to grow and diversify their workforce by providing funding and support to hire and retain employees. Support includes job design advice, candidate connections, financial assistance for wages and hiring costs, and up to 12 months of post-employment support for staff retention.
The objective of the grant is to provide payments to New Zealand non-protected Special Category (subclass 444) visa holders who have lost income as a direct result of a major disaster, consistent with the Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA). This grant will be administered by Services Australia on behalf of NEMA. The NZ DRA grant program will run over 4 years from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2027. Eligibility: In accordance with the eligibility criteria outlined in the Program Guidelines. Instructions for Application Submission: Information available at: Natural disaster support - Natural disaster - Services Australia Other Instructions: A claim will be assessed by Services Australia against the qualification criteria and claimants will be notified in writing if their claim has been granted or rejected. Where requested, a claimant may need to provide evidence of meeting the eligibility criteria for the payment. Services Australia makes every effort to process the claim as quickly as possible.
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 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.
This program provides 50% subsidised scholarships to South Australian female business owners to help them grow their business and improve their leadership skills. Participants join private support networks and can access peer coaching, mentoring, and business advisory sessions through one of five sub-program groups tailored to different needs.
This program provides up to 6 mentoring sessions to women-led small businesses in South Australia, including an initial session with an Adelaide Business Hub advisor to create an action plan and 5 additional hours of specialist mentoring. The program supports business growth, sustainability, and capability development across topics including financial literacy, HR, business planning, digital marketing, and cyber security.
Concessional loans for businesses in the Northern Territory to undertake projects that expand and grow their business. Projects must be of net economic benefit to the NT and should create and sustain new local jobs, increase economic activity, expand production capacity, or grow export capability.
Low-interest loans for Queensland small businesses impacted by eligible disasters to support recovery efforts. Funds can be used for repairing or replacing damaged plant, equipment, and buildings, supplying stock, and meeting carry-on requirements such as rent and rates.
Eligible businesses can claim an immediate deduction for the business portion of the cost of an asset in the year the asset is first used or installed ready for use. The scheme allows write-off of up to $20,000 and can be used for multiple assets and both new and second-hand assets.
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. Loan recipients can also access one-on-one mentoring, peer support, and networking events.
Wage subsidies provide financial incentives to employers to hire and retain eligible participants in ongoing and sustainable positions. Subsidies up to a maximum of $10,000 may be available to businesses that hire eligible individuals into ongoing jobs. The wage subsidy helps with some of the initial costs of hiring a new employee to help ensure the success of their employment.
The Small Business Income Tax Offset provides unincorporated small businesses with a tax offset of up to $1000 per year. The offset is worked out on the proportion of tax payable on your business income. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will work out the amount of your offset based on your business income.
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.
Performance Bonds provide security to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses fulfil contracts. Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) can either issue bonds directly to buyers or provide cash security to banks who will issue the bonds, including performance bonds and warranty bonds.
This program provides support to individuals interested in starting their own business or who need help to refocus an existing small business. Services include exploring self-employment workshops, business plan development, free accredited small business training, business advice sessions, business health checks, and small business coaching.
A grant program that supports female founders and entrepreneurs in expanding and growing their startups and businesses in Australia. The initiative provides funding to help women-led businesses scale operations and achieve business growth.
Major Project Status provides strategically significant projects facing complex regulatory challenges with a single entry point for Australian Government approvals, project support, and coordination. The program offers help navigating complex regulatory approvals and engaging state and territory facilitation agencies. Projects receive support from the Major Projects Facilitation Agency (MPFA) for typically 3 years to complete the approvals process.
A directory that provides listing and visibility for Aboriginal businesses to State Government and private organisations seeking contracting opportunities. The directory supports sustainability and growth of Aboriginal businesses by developing procurement networks and enhancing opportunities to secure business and contracts.
A suite of four programs providing businesses with access to expert advice and structured growth support. Programs include Assessment Clinics, Growth Ramp (6-month program), Growth Modules, and Execute and Grow, designed to help business owners identify growth barriers, develop leadership skills, and build sustainable business growth.
Free vouchers are available for East Gippsland businesses to access local professional services including financial management, marketing and communication, business planning, business coaching and mentoring, and legal assistance. Successful applicants receive one voucher equivalent to 6 hours with one service provider, covering 4 hours of face-to-face or virtual service and 2 hours of administration.
One Business provides Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs and business owners with access to training, support and advice to help them create pathways to participate in Queensland's innovation economy. The program includes online specialised content, face-to-face workshops, online support and networking forums, one-on-one coaching, and showcasing opportunities.
Wellness coaches are available to help small business owners in Queensland with unique and personal business challenges, needs and opportunities in a free one-on-one, supportive environment. Coaches help find the right services and provide references to specialist service providers for support to reduce stress, improve wellbeing and provide flexible business support.
This program funds NSW organisations to implement tailored projects that connect women in small business or looking to start or grow a small or micro business with the right resources and support. Funding supports projects delivering training, mentoring, networking skills and opportunities, assistance to access finance and business development support tailored to nominated Women NSW focus communities.
Funding will be provided to organisations for activities that best contribute to delivery of the following Program outcomes: a professional, viable and ethical Indigenous visual arts industry that features strong participation by, and provides economic opportunities for, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people the continued production, exhibition, critique, purchase and collection of Indigenous visual art. Eligibility: To be eligible for an IVAIS grant, your organisation must be one of the following entity types: an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 an entity established through specific Commonwealth or State or Territory legislation a company incorporated in Australia a company limited by guarantee an incorporated association a publicly funded research organisation state, territory or local government body and have an Australian Business Number (ABN) be registered for the Goods a
Funding will be provided to organisations for activities that best contribute to delivery of the following Program outcomes: a professional, viable and ethical Indigenous visual arts industry that features strong participation by, and provides economic opportunities for, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people the continued production, exhibition, critique, purchase and collection of Indigenous visual art. Eligibility: To be eligible for a Closed Non-Competitive IVAIS grant, your organisation must, at a minimum be: an existing multi-year funded organisation with at least 2 prior consecutive IVAIS funding agreements that include core operational funding, or an organisation invited to deliver program-specific activities and hold a grant agreement where funding is due to end in 2025-26 financial year and have an Australian Business Number (ABN) be registered for the Goods and Services Tax, if required by the Australian Taxation Office have an account with an Australian financial inst
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines before applying.