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 12 of 13Funding under Phase 4 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program is available from 1 July 2023 to support Eligible Funding Recipients to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects across Australia. LRCI Phase 4 continues the objective of the program to provide temporary, targeted support for creating and maintaining local jobs through road infrastructure and construction activities in communities across Australia. The intended outcomes of the program are to: deliver benefits to communities, such as improved road safety, accessibility and visual amenity; and create local short-term employment opportunities through funding construction projects Eligibility: Eligible Funding Recipients for Phase 4 are the same as for Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the LRCI Program. Grant Activity Timeframe: Phase 4 project construction can only begin once funding recipients have in place an executed Grant Agreement and Approved Work Schedule. Total Amount Availa
The program provides advisory services and grants 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 depending on project stage.
A program that supports local councils to deliver projects improving perception of safety in public spaces and transport hub precincts, particularly for women, girls and gender diverse people. Funding is available in two tiers: Tier 1 for on-the-ground gender-inclusive placemaking projects and Tier 2 for strategic non-physical initiatives including strategies, behaviour change programs and public education campaigns.
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.
A grant program that funds collaborative research projects between industry and academia to develop innovative solutions. The grant supports projects addressing environmental and economic challenges, such as ACE Infrastructure's development of wireless charging systems for electric heavy vehicles.
A grant program that funds collaborative research projects between industry and academia to develop innovative solutions. The grant supports projects like ACE Infrastructure's development of a world-first Road Embedded Wireless Power Transfer (REWPT) charging system for electric trucks and buses on regional Australian roads.
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.
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.
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 can 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 National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) provides debt finance, equity finance and guarantees for businesses with compelling proposals across seven priority areas including renewables and low emission technologies, enabling capabilities, defence capabilities, transport, value-add in resources, value-add in agriculture/forestry/fisheries, and medical science.
A NSW Government program developing technical specifications and piloting innovative projects to accelerate the uptake of low emissions products, services and materials across transport, building and housing sectors. The program supports the transition to net zero emissions by 2050 through guides for EV charger installation, low carbon concrete specifications, and energy efficiency upgrades for households.
This grant provides consortia with funding to develop quantum technology solutions or components that address market-led challenges of national significance in biosecurity, energy, transport, and First Nations health. Stage 1 Feasibility projects test and demonstrate the technical viability of proposed quantum-based solutions, with successful applicants invited to apply for Stage 2 Demonstrator funding.
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.