Regional Business Grants in Australia (2026)

A $2 billion program funding transformational infrastructure projects across Western Sydney to enhance community livelihoods and support economic recovery. The program supports 191 projects across 15 eligible Local Government Areas, improving community liveability and quality of life throughout the region.

A concession program for green hydrogen producers to significantly reduce their electricity costs in NSW. Up to $1.5 billion is available to support the development of the green hydrogen industry and drive down production costs.

The Australian Government provides funding to support critical services in remote First Nations communities in the Northern Territory, including remote policing, child and family services, Aboriginal interpreter services, alcohol harm reduction services, education programs, and hearing and oral health services. The program commits $842.6 million over 6 years commencing 1 July 2025 to continue delivery of essential remote services, expand supports for Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, enable communities to design and deliver services, and support access to economic development and employment opportunities.

Funding 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 second phase of the Future Drought Fund provides $519.1 million over 8 years to support drought resilience and adaptation activities. This includes extensions to the Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs and Climate Services for Agriculture program, as well as evaluation activities and support for First Nations communities.

A program that registers venture capital limited partnerships to invest in Australian businesses at various stages of development. Registered VCLPs have capital and are authorized to make venture capital investments in eligible companies, with investment focuses ranging from early-stage high-tech companies to mid-market buyouts.