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Grant Guides & Resources

Practical guides to help you find grants, understand eligibility, and put together a strong application — written using our database of 1,280+ programs.

Getting Started

How to Find the Right Grant for Your Business

There are over 1,280 government grants, rebates, and funding programs available to Australian businesses. The challenge isn't finding grants — it's finding the ones you actually qualify for. This guide walks through a practical process to narrow the list quickly.

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Applications

What Documents Do You Need for a Grant Application?

Most grant rejections aren't caused by a bad project — they're caused by incomplete applications. Government grant assessors work to strict criteria, and a missing document is often grounds for automatic disqualification. This checklist covers what to have ready before you start any application.

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Understanding Grants

Commonwealth vs State Grants: What's the Difference?

Australian businesses have access to two parallel systems of government funding: programs run by the Commonwealth (federal) government, and programs run by individual state and territory governments. Understanding the differences between them helps you find more opportunities and build stronger applications.

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Deadlines

Open Grants Closing Soon in 2026

Government grant rounds open and close on fixed schedules — and missing a close date by even one day means waiting for the next round, which may be months away or may not open again at all. This page lists grants currently accepting applications with known deadlines, drawn from our live database.

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Startups

Grants for Startups and Early-Stage Businesses

One of the most common misconceptions about government grants is that you need to be an established business to access them. In reality, many programs specifically target startups, early-stage companies, and businesses yet to reach revenue. Here's what's available and how to access it.

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Export

Export Grants: Funding for Going International

Australia has one of the strongest government support systems in the world for businesses expanding into international markets. Between the Export Market Development Grant (EMDG), Austrade trade missions, and state-based export programs, eligible businesses can recover a significant portion of their overseas expansion costs. Here's how the system works.

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