Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the automotive 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 3 of 3Provides rebates towards the purchase and installation of eligible fixed smart EV chargers and portable DC EV chargers at automotive dealerships and EV repairer sites across Australia. The program aims to support the automotive sector's transition to electric vehicles and increase EV charging infrastructure availability.
The Automotive Transformation Scheme (ATS) provides capped assistance to Motor Vehicle Producers (MVPs) and non-MVP participants in the automotive supply chain. The scheme uses modulation rates to ensure available funding is not exceeded, with 55% of assistance reserved for MVPs and 45% for non-MVP participants.
The Automotive Transformation Scheme provides assistance to Motor Vehicle Producers (MVPs) and non-MVP participants in the automotive supply chain. The scheme uses modulation rates to manage capped assistance allocations, with 55% of funding reserved for MVPs and 45% for non-MVP participants.
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.