Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the taxonomy 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 funding for taxonomy and systematics research, training, and recruitment of taxonomists in Australia. Supports projects researching the taxonomy of Australian biota aligned with three priority areas: Biodiversity and Conservation, Public and Environmental Health, and Building Taxonomic Capacity. Seven grant streams available with funding up to $375,000 depending on the stream and career stage.
This grant program provides funding for taxonomy and systematics research, training, and recruitment of taxonomists across multiple research streams. It supports Honours, Masters, PhD, and postdoctoral researchers, as well as early career and established researchers hosted by Australian institutions. The program commits up to $2 million annually to improve knowledge of Australian biota and build Australia's taxonomic capacity.
This program provides researchers with funds to support taxonomy and systematics research, and build Australia's taxonomic capacity through research training. It commits over $2 million annually across multiple research streams including postdoctoral fellowships, research grants, and scholarship support for PhD, Masters, and Honours students.
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.