Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the transport 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 6 of 6The CRC-P grant supports collaborative research and development projects between industry and academia. ACE Infrastructure received a $3 million grant to develop a world-first prototype for wirelessly charging electric trucks and buses on regional Australian roads, addressing emissions from heavy-duty vehicles.
The CRC-P program provides grants to support collaborative research projects between industry and research institutions. Seeing Machines partnered with Monash University's Accident Research Centre, Ron Finemore Transport, and Volvo Australia to develop fatigue prevention and driver monitoring technology for the commercial transport sector.
The program provides advisory services and matched grant funding to support SMEs undertaking innovative commercialisation and growth projects in priority manufacturing areas. Eligible businesses receive specialised advice from an Industry Growth Program Adviser, and may then apply for grants ranging from $50,000 to $5 million to support their commercialisation and growth initiatives.
The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) provides debt finance, equity finance and guarantees for businesses with compelling proposals in priority areas of the Australian economy. Applicants may seek funding for proposals in renewables and low emissions technologies, medical science, transport, value-add in agriculture/forestry/fisheries, value-add in resources, defence capabilities, and enabling capabilities.
The ITRP supports university researchers to partner with industry in priority areas for Australia. It includes Industrial Transformation Research Hubs that fund research projects focused on issues facing industry, and Industrial Transformation Training Centres that support Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students and postdoctoral researchers to gain practical skills and experience through industry placements.
Supports NSW residents with severe and permanent disabilities who are unable to use public transport by providing a subsidy of 50% of taxi fares, up to a maximum of $60 per trip. Eligible recipients receive a TTSS Smartcard to claim the subsidy portion of their fare, including travel in wheelchair-accessible taxis.
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.