Security Grants in Australia

10 government programs · 4 currently open · Updated February 2026

Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the security 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

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Open·QLD·$5,000 - $20,000
Secure Communities Partnership Program - Small Business Round 2

This grant funds safety measures and security infrastructure to deter crime against small and family businesses in Queensland. It supports the installation of crime prevention measures such as physical infrastructure upgrades, surveillance systems, and perimeter defences to create safer business areas and protect businesses from economic losses.

Open·Commonwealth·$5,000 - $20,000
Secure Communities Partnership Program QLD

This program provides funding to Queensland small businesses significantly impacted by crime to implement safety and security measures. Eligible projects include alarm systems, access control, surveillance, lighting, and physical security improvements aimed at reducing the cost and impact of crime.

Open·Commonwealth
Afghanistan Inquiry Legal Assistance Scheme

The Afghanistan Inquiry Legal Assistance Scheme funds the reasonable costs of legal representation for current and former serving Australian Defence Force members who are the subject of, or participating in, criminal investigations and prosecutions relating to matters arising from the Afghanistan Inquiry. This includes advice for the purposes of participating in Australian Federal Police (AFP)/Office of Special investigator (OSI) investigations, defending charges and giving evidence in Court if criminal proceedings are brought in relation to those matters. Eligibility: Legal financial assistance may be provided to members and former members of the ADF for their reasonable legal representation and disbursement costs if they can demonstrate: The OSI or the AFP has asked them to provide evidence, or They have been asked or compelled, either by the court, prosecution or defence, to provide evidence in criminal proceedings in relation to matters that are the subject of the AFP/OSI Afghanist

Ongoing·NT·Up to $15,000
Biz Secure Program

The Biz Secure Program provides financial assistance to help Territory businesses improve the safety and security of their facilities against break-ins and crime. The NT Government covers 75% of approved costs for eligible security upgrades, with a funding cap of $15,000 (GST exclusive) per location.

Closed·Commonwealth·Up to $3,006,000
ASIO Scheme

The Attorney-General's Department administers the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation scheme which provides legal financial assistance for a person summoned by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) to appear before a prescribed authority for questioning. Applications can be made to the department for grants to cover legal representation costs and related expenses. Applications must be made in accordance with the terms of any authorisation that permits disclosure of information for the purpose of making an application for financial assistance. Eligibility: The Attorney-General's Department cannot help people facing criminal charges in Australia or with legal matters under state or territory laws. For these matters, contact your local legal aid office. The Attorney-General's Department will not generally grant funding: to people who can meet their legal costs without incurring serious financial difficulty for costs incurred before an application is made, unle

Closed·Commonwealth·$25,000 - $500,000
Securing Faith-Based Places

This grant provides funding to faith-based places at risk of crime and violence motivated by religious or racial intolerance. It supports the installation or upgrade of security infrastructure and/or the engagement of security guards at religious schools, pre-schools, places of worship, and faith-based community centres.

Closed·Commonwealth·Up to $3,500
Business Security and Safety Audit Program NT

This program provides vouchers to NT businesses to undertake security and safety audits on their premises. The vouchers help businesses identify works required to deter and protect their premises and workers from crime and anti-social behaviour, contributing to employee safety and wellbeing.

Closed·Commonwealth
Assetless Administration Fund - Director Banning Grant

The Director Banning Grant Guidelines is one of three revised Guidelines developed by ASIC to replace ASIC Regulatory Guide 109*. The Director Banning grant opportunity provides funding to a liquidator of an assetless company to investigate and prepare a report under section 533(2) of the Corporations Act 2001, primarily to assist ASIC to determine whether to disqualify a person from managing corporations under section 206F or 206GAA of the Corporations Act 2001. The Commonwealth Grant Rules and Principles 2024 (CGRPs) requires grant opportunity guidelines to be developed for all new grant opportunities, and revised guidelines to be developed where significant changes have been made to a grant opportunity. The Guidelines are developed in accordance with the CGRPs within the Commonwealth Grants Policy Framework. Please read the Guidelines carefully, as it contains numerous changes including: - Sections and headings in accordance with the Whole-of-Government template - Simplified definit

Closed·Commonwealth
Assetless Administration Fund - Matters Other than Director Banning Grant

The Matters other than Director Banning Grant Guidelines is one of three revised Guidelines developed by ASIC to replace ASIC Regulatory Guide 109*. The Other Matters grant opportunity provides funding to a liquidator of an assetless company to investigate and prepare a report under section 533(2) of the Corporations Act 2001, where possible offences or misconduct had occurred that may warrant ASIC commencing its own investigation or taking enforcement action. The Commonwealth Grant Rules and Principles 2024 (CGRPs) requires grant opportunity guidelines to be developed for all new grant opportunities, and revised guidelines to be developed where significant changes have been made to a grant opportunity. The Guidelines are developed in accordance with the CGRPs within the Commonwealth Grants Policy Framework. Please read the Guidelines carefully, as it contains numerous changes including - Sections and headings in accordance with the Whole-of-Government template - Simplified definition

Closed·Commonwealth
Assetless Administration Fund - Asset Recovery Grant

The Asset Recovery Grant Guideline is one of three revised guidelines developed by ASIC to replace ASIC Regulatory Guide 109*. The Asset Recovery grant opportunity provides funding to a liquidator of an assetless company to take action to recover certain assets, or for compensation for loss, where misconduct in relation to the company has occurred which caused assets of the company to dissipate. The Commonwealth Grant Rules and Principles 2024 (CGRPs) requires grant opportunity guidelines to be developed for all new grant opportunities, and revised guidelines to be developed where significant changes have been made to a grant opportunity. The Guidelines are developed in accordance with the CGRPs within the Commonwealth Grants Policy Framework. Please read the Guidelines carefully, as it contains numerous changes including: - Sections and headings in accordancewith the Whole-of-Government template - Simplified definition for 'assetless' administration for determining a liquidator's elig

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.