Government Grants & Funding

Maximize your access to government support programs

Business funding readiness and documentation planning support

FUNDING READINESS • APPLICATION SUPPORT

Turn Funding Uncertainty Into a Clear Application Plan

Business funding opportunities can be valuable, but rushed applications, unclear eligibility, weak documents and missed deadlines often create stress. SAQCH Partners helps business owners understand what to prepare, what to prioritise and how to build a clearer case before applying.

● When eligibility feels unclear, we help review the program fit, project purpose, timing and required evidence before time is wasted.
● When documents are scattered, we help organise budgets, milestones, quotes, business information and supporting records into a stronger application plan.
● When approval or reporting feels stressful, we help clarify next steps so owners feel more confident before and after submission.

Book a Funding Readiness Call

A focused conversation for business owners who want clearer eligibility, stronger documentation and more confidence before investing time in an application.

Eligibility confusion

Many owners are unsure whether their project, industry, size, timing or expenditure actually matches the funding rules.

Documentation gaps

Weak budgets, missing quotes, unclear milestones and unsupported claims can reduce application strength.

Post-approval pressure

Reporting, acquittals and evidence tracking can become stressful if compliance is not planned early.

Funding Advisory Support

A structured advisory process helps businesses identify suitable opportunities, assess eligibility, prepare stronger applications and stay organised through reporting and compliance.

Application Readiness and Project Positioning

The first priority is clarity: what the project is, why it matters, what outcomes it will create and whether the business can deliver it. This inverted-pyramid approach gives decision-makers the most important information first.

Support may include eligibility checks, project scoping, budget review, milestone planning, document preparation and evidence alignment. This helps reduce rushed answers, unsupported claims and weak application structure.

Businesses gain a clearer path from idea to submission, with practical guidance on what to prepare and how to present the project with more confidence.

Funding application readiness, documentation and project planning support

Reporting, Compliance and Funding Confidence

Strong applications are only one part of the process. Businesses also need to understand reporting duties, approved spending rules, milestone evidence and post-approval compliance before accepting funding.

Support can help organise expenditure records, progress updates, acquittal evidence and communication with funding bodies so owners are not surprised after approval.

The aim is to help business owners make informed funding decisions, reduce compliance stress and build trust through clear documentation.

Funding reporting compliance and business incentive documentation support

Funding Readiness Process

A structured process helps business owners move from uncertainty to a clearer application plan, stronger evidence and better compliance preparation.

Readiness Check

Review business details, project fit, eligibility signals, deadlines and required documents.

Project Scope

Clarify project purpose, outcomes, milestones, costs, timing and delivery capability.

Evidence Review

Organise budgets, quotes, records, capability evidence and supporting documentation.

Application Plan

Structure answers so the strongest information appears first and criteria are addressed clearly.

Compliance Support

Prepare for reporting, milestone records, acquittals and approved spending requirements.

Helpful Funding Resources

These resources are useful starting points for understanding eligibility, application evidence, budgets, reporting and compliance. Every funding round has different rules, so it is worth reviewing the official guidance carefully before applying. SAQCH Partners can help interpret requirements, organise documents and prepare a clear application plan when professional support is needed.

Business Grants Finder Grant Opportunities Business Finance Guidance Business Records Budget Preparation Application Support

Startup & SME Funding Australia

Navigate the complex landscape of government grants and funding opportunities. We help businesses identify, apply for, and secure funding to support innovation, growth, and expansion.

Key Benefits

Grant identification and eligibility assessment
Application preparation and submission
Compliance and reporting support
R&D tax incentive claims
Export market development grants
Industry-specific funding programs

Our Process

A structured approach to delivering exceptional results

Eligibility Review

Assess your business against available programs

Opportunity Identification

Match you with suitable grants and incentives

Application Development

Prepare compelling grant applications

Submission & Follow-up

Submit applications and manage queries

Compliance Management

Ongoing reporting and acquittal support

Grants Advisory Australia

Government funding applications, compliance and reporting support to drive sustainable business growth.

Export Market Development Grant

Export Market Development Grant: Financial assistance to help businesses grow their export markets and increase their international presence.

R&D Tax Incentive

R&D Tax Incentive: Offers substantial tax offsets for companies engaging in eligible research and development activities to stimulate innovation.
Minimum Viable Product (MVP): Grants available to aid businesses in developing and testing new products, ensuring feasibility before full-scale production.

Tax Incentives for Investors

Tax Incentives for Early Stage Investors (ESI): Encourages investment in startup companies by offering tax incentives, fostering a robust ecosystem for new ventures.
With an array of grant options available, your business can access financial resources and expertise to navigate challenges, scale effectively, and unlock new opportunities for success.

Government Grants & Programs

Search and filter synced grants/programs from business.gov.au.

Grant / Program	Eligibility / Summary	Funding	Status / Closing
Accelerated depreciation of new business assets Apply at any time.	Businesses with turnover of less than $500 million.	Faster depreciation of assets as tax deductions.	Open
Accelerating Commercialisation funding offers See all the successful Accelerating Commercialisation funding offers.			Unknown
Access to apprentices and trainees for WA SMEs working on government projects in building and construction Apply at any time.	Western Australian SMEs in the building and construction sector.	Access to apprentices and trainees.	Open
Access to free training for VIC businesses in the manufacturing and/or construction sectors Apply at any time.	Victorian businesses operating in the manufacturing and/or construction sectors.	Access to free training.	Open
Accreditation for import and export businesses Applications may be made at any time.	Australian import and export businesses.	Various benefits and resources are available.	Open
Advanced Manufacturing - Smart orthotics for remote Australia With the support of a $2 million Cooperative Research Centres Project (CRC-P) grant, iOrthotics has stepped into the future. Working with My FootDr, North West Hospital and Health Service, Queensland University of Technology, and The University of Queensland, iOrthotics have created a smart orthotic.			Unknown
Advancing High Efficiency Hydrogen Storage Technology Dr Chiara Fois (Process & Manufacturing Engineering Post-Doctoral Fellow, University of Sydney) and Mr Nirajan Shrestha (Graduate Engineer, Rux Energy) in the Research and Experimental Manufacturing Laboratory located at Cicada Innovations, Eveleigh NSW (photo credit: Robert Walwyn 2024).			Unknown
Agrifood sector guide for the R&D Tax Incentive Read examples of agrifood companies undertaking innovative activities, and how they self-assess their activities against the eligibility criteria for the R&D Tax Incentive.			Open
Akin Akin’s Boosting Female Founders Initiative grant helped CEO and Founder, Liesl Yearsley, hire top level executives, win partnerships and develop distribution models for her startup.			Open
Alcolizer Technology – driving innovation in drug and alcohol testing Alcolizer Technology’s products keep people safe at work, on the roads and in the community.			Unknown
Apply for an advance finding from the R&D Tax Incentive An advance finding is a legally binding decision made by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (the department) on the eligibility of your R&D activities before you apply to register those activities for the R&DTI.			Unknown
Apply for an overseas finding from the R&D Tax Incentive An overseas finding is a legally binding decision made by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (the department) on whether the R&D activities you conduct outside Australia are eligible for the R&DTI program.			Unknown
Apply for the R&D Tax Incentive To register activities for the R&DTI you must submit an application via the R&DTI customer portal. The portal is the R&DTI's secure platform for making and managing applications.			Unknown
Arafura Rare Earths – using Australia's natural resources to create clean energy Research underway at Arafura’s pilot facility in central Australia.			Unknown
Archer Materials – Australia’s quantum leap to the future Archer Materials believes its semiconductors offer a paradigm shift in computational power.			Unknown
Asset write-offs for businesses An asset write-off of up to $20,000.	Eligible businesses.	An asset write-off of up to $20,000.	Open
Assistance and support for businesses affected by natural disasters Types of assistance and support vary.	Businesses affected by a natural disaster.	Types of assistance and support vary.	Open
Assuring integrity in the R&D Tax Incentive The R&DTI is a self-assessment program. This means you are responsible for making sure the R&D activities you register are eligible.			Unknown
Atamo Atamo was started in 2003 by senior engineers who were keen to help others take their novel ideas and turn them into technically and commercially successful products. Those ambitions seem well on track with Atamo’s portable, automated spectrometer system to measure pyrethroid residues on internal surfaces of aircraft.			Unknown
Australia-India Strategic Research Fund grant recipients This form is protected by reCAPTCHA. Any personal information you give us is handled under our Privacy Policy.			Unknown
Australian AI solution keeps global manufacturing running Antler is a leading Australian investor in AI, backing founders from early to late stage investment. Antler helps startups grow without getting in the way of delivery. They also help startups with introductions, sourcing talent, customer pipelines, office space and strategic advice.			Unknown
Autism CRC – new group of skilled workers to bring home the bacon Adults on the autism spectrum have many skills and traits that make them ideal animal care workers.			Unknown
BAE Systems Australia – providing cutting-edge defence capabilities for Australia’s security BAE Systems Australia’s R&D activities include areas such as hypersonics, corrosion, electronic warfare, and more.			Open Ongoing Ongoing
BFFI customer stories Akin CEO and Boosting Female Founders Initiative grant recipient, Liesl Yearsley, talks about how the grant has helped her business.			Unknown
Biomedical Translation Fund customer stories Read more about how BioScience Managers and Cynata are working together to improve treatment and prevention of chronic and acute diseases.			Unknown
Biomedical Translation Fund investee companies This form is protected by reCAPTCHA. Any personal information you give us is handled under our Privacy Policy.			Unknown
BioScience Managers and Cynata [Image opens on a city skyline against an overcast sky. Images move to street level, where Kilian Kelly is walking with a briefcase and enters an office building. Image changes to Kilian in an office talking to camera and text appears: Kilian Kelly, CEO, Cynata Therapeutics. Image changes to Kilian walking up a staircase to enter a meeting room. Two women are seated at the table and there is a large screen displaying a presentation of Cynata Therapeutics]			Open
Biotechnology sector guide for the R&D Tax Incentive Biotechnology covers the areas of life sciences, industrial processing, agriculture and environment.			Unknown
Blackbird Ventures – supercharging Australia’s most ambitious founders The Blackbird Ventures team			Unknown
BluGlass – a leading light in global laser manufacturing BluGlass has developed an innovative, environmentally-friendly process to manufacture its GaN lasers.			Unknown
Bonds for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses Apply at any time.	Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses.	Performance or warranty bonds.	Open
Bonds for small to medium export businesses Apply at any time.	Small to medium export businesses.	Bonds from $100,000.	Open
Bonus tax deduction for small businesses accessing external training for their employees Additional 20% tax deduction.	Small businesses.	Additional 20% tax deduction.	Open
BOSS Fire and Safety – changing the way passive fire protection is delivered to the market BOSS’s FyreBox reduces fire risks, improves safety, and is more cost-effective for developers.			Unknown
Brandon Capital and Aravax – tackling peanut allergy from a new direction [Music starts. The video shows Pascal Hickey. He is seated in an office and speaking to the camera. His full name, and company name appear at the lower left-hand side of the screen. It states:			Open
Brandon Capital and ENA Respiratory Brandon Capital and ENA Respiratory are taking research from the laboratory to the patient.			Open
Brandon Capital and George Medicines - improving hypertension management [Image of a modern university building against a blue sky. Image moves to street level where people are walking in the distance, and to Professor Anthony Rodgers walking towards the building. He enters the revolving door of the ‘Health Translation Hub’ and walks into a foyer with people. Image changes to a glass panelled wall with the words ‘The George Institute of Global Health’]			Open
Brandon Capital and OncoRes Medical – partnering to help breast cancer patients Through the Biomedical Translation Fund, Brandon Capital invested capital to establish OncoRes Medical – a WA based medical device company developing a new digital imaging technology to revolutionise breast cancer surgery.			Open
Brandon Capital and PolyActiva – innovating eye medication PolyActiva is developing new ocular biotech for improved patient outcomes. This is being done with support from the Biomedical Translation Fund program.			Open
BRII customer stories With the help of BRII, Atamo developed technology to help rid the world of malaria.			Unknown
BRII Priority Sectors Round grant recipients The challenges businesses responded to were:			Unknown
BRII Round 1 grant recipients The challenges businesses responded to were:			Unknown
BRII Round 2 grant recipients The challenges businesses responded to were:			Unknown
Building environmental-friendly communities The Communities Environment Program provides each of the 151 electorates across Australia with up to $150,000 to fund small, community-led environment projects. These projects aim to address local environmental priorities. In consultation with their community, each Federal Member of Parliament identifies potential applicants and projects in their electorate and invites them to apply for a grant.	Applicants invited to apply by their local MP.	Up to $20,000 of funding for small scale community-led environment projects.	Open
Building industrial capability to meet Defence priorities This grant program is being revised and will open as a new stream within the Defence Industry Development Grant program in mid-2024.	Small to medium sized businesses with an Australian business number (ABN). The business must be a company incorporated in Australia or and incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust.	A grant of $50,000 to $1 million for up to 50% of the cost of a project that builds capabilities aligned with Defence’s Sovereign Industrial Capability Priorities. All projects must be completed prior to the program end date 30 June 2025. Grant funding is capped at $3 million in a 3-year period per recipient.	Closed
Building the Future – Printing 3D homes in remote locations Luyten 3D is working on a 3D printing solution to make housing cheaper in regional and remote Australia.			Unknown
Built environment sector guide for the R&D Tax Incentive The built environment is the human-made surroundings where people gather to live, work and play. It is a material, spatial and cultural product of human labour and imagination.			Open
Bursary program for university students, early-career professionals and primary producers who are seeking to improve soil management Funding varies.	SA primary producers, university students, and early-career professionals working with soils.	Funding varies.	Closed
Business Research and Innovation Initiative Startups and SMEs can apply for a competitive grant of up to $100,000 to test the feasibility of their proposed solution to a government challenge. Grantees who successfully demonstrate feasibility may be invited to apply for a further competitive grant of up to $1 million to develop a proof of concept.			Open Ongoing Ongoing
Cash flow support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses Apply at any time.	Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses.	Invoice finance.	Open
Certain Inputs to Manufacture Determinations The following is a list of companies and the details of their CIM Determinations for the concessional entry of particular goods.			Unknown
Charging Ahead to Net Zero: Electrifying Australia's Roads ACE Infrastructure is planning to reduce emissions from Australia’s heavy vehicles by developing a world-first prototype to wirelessly charge electric trucks and buses on regional Australia roads.			Unknown
Check if you are eligible for the R&D Tax Incentive Like the rest of the tax system, the R&DTI is based on self-assessment. This means you are responsible for ensuring you and your R&D activities are eligible before applying for the program.			Unknown
Check if you're ready to apply for a grant The process of applying for a grant can vary between each one. However, for most grants you’ll need to:			Open
Chironix – delivering robots for humans Company: Chironix Pty Ltd			Open
Chobani – delivering better food to more people Company: Chobani Pty Ltd			Open
Concession for young farmers when buying land Apply at any time.	Young Victorian farmers.	Duty concessions vary depending on the farmland value.	Open
Concessional loans for Tasmanian businesses to help them develop or expand, or undertake new projects Closing date: Friday 18 December 2026 Fri 18 Dec 2026	Tasmanian businesses.	Loans from $100,000 to $5 million.	Open
Concessions for green hydrogen producers Apply at any time.	Green hydrogen producers.	Concession amounts vary.	Open
Concessions on goods for space projects You can apply at any time.	A project proponent looking to establish a space project.	Duty-free tariffs on eligible imported goods for use in a space project.	Open Ongoing Ongoing
Concessions to improve Australian industry competitiveness The CIM program helps reduce importing costs for Australian manufacturers of eligible goods. If you intend to import an eligible good and can show that your imported good has a performance advantage in producing the specific end product over a local input produced in Australia, you may be eligible for an import concession.	Manufacturers who import: chemical, plastics and paper goods metal materials and goods used in food packaging.	Import duty concessions to help reduce the cost of manufacturing products.	Open Ongoing Ongoing
Conducting core R&D activities for the R&D Tax Incentive To be eligible for the R&DTI core R&D activities must be conducted for the purpose of generating new knowledge (including new knowledge in the form of new or improved materials, products, devices, processes or services).			Open
Cooperative Research Centres Grants customer stories Read about how CRC TiME is transforming Australia's mine closures into opportunities.			Unknown
Course for TAS businesses beginning their exporting journey Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Tue 30 Jun 2026	TAS businesses.	Mentoring and a course.	Open
Course for TAS exporting businesses Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Tue 30 Jun 2026	TAS exporters.	Mentoring and a course.	Open
Coworking space, learning and networking opportunities for early-stage founders in Victoria Apply at any time.	VIC early-stage founders.	Access to coworking space, learning, networking and funding opportunities.	Open
CRC CARE helps overhaul site contamination protocols CRC CARE Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Professor Ravi Naidu			Unknown
CRC for Cell Therapy Manufacturing – feel-good work CTM CRC’s work is exciting for the field of regenerative medicine and cell therapy			Unknown
CRC for Honey Bee Products – driving value for the Australian honey bee industry The CRC for Honey Bee Products worked to resolve industry problems that limited both the value and expansion of the Australian honey bee products industry.			Open
CRC for Low Carbon Living – mainstreaming low carbon housing The CRC for Low Carbon Living and its spin-out company, Power Ledger, received a 2019 Excellence in Innovation Award from the CRC Association in recognition of their innovative energy sharing technology that is enabling the world-wide secure and efficient capture and trade of renewable energy.			Open
CRC for Rail Manufacturing – keeping train services on time The CRC for Rail Manufacturing received a 2019 Excellence in Innovation Award from the CRC Association in 2019 for Dwell Track – technology to help Australian rail operators understand and ease passenger congestion, keeping services on-time and efficient. (credit: CRC Association)			Open
CRC for Sheep Industry Innovation - bringing sheep farming into the technological age Farmer using tablet device whilst checking sheep			Unknown
CRC Grants selection round outcomes Critical Metals for Critical Industries CRC Grant funding (GST excl): $53,000,000 over 10 years Partner Contributions: $185,530,414 (cash and in-kind)			Unknown
CRC Projects - Nuchev takes the lead on goat vaccination development The rapidly growing Australian dairy goat industry will benefit from a collaborative project to improve vaccine development.			Unknown
CRC Projects customer stories Find out how Miniprobes is developing a tool to quantify meat quality for Australia's sheep meat industry.			Unknown
CRC Projects selection round outcomes View the successful CRC Projects for:			Unknown
CRC Projects – Design and Manufacture of a 6000m depth rated medium work class ROV The powerful Typhoon Mk4 Ultra Deep ROV meets the needs of the diverse deep-sea industry.			Unknown
CRC Projects – EMVision Medical Devices The Brisbane-based company received a $2.6 million CRC-P grant and an additional $910,000 in funding from partners, the University of Queensland, GE Healthcare and Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital.			Unknown
CRC Projects – Game-changing metal 3D printing technology SPEE3D's metal 3D printing technology enables exceptionally fast and very low-cost production of metal parts. This technology is set to revolutionise industrial production in remote areas by allowing metal parts to be produced on demand.			Unknown
CRC Projects – Intelligent mixed waste re-manufacturing system to create durable, stylish eyewear The CRC-P program has helped Australian company Dresden Optics, in partnership with the University of New South Wales, Astor Industries, Consonic, Duromer Products, Elemental Manufacturing, JASCA Engineering and the Brien Holden Vision Institute establish a novel, advanced, fully automated manufacturing centre where recycled waste plastics are transformed into high quality, stylish, low cost spectacle frames of exceptional durability.			Closed
CRC Projects – Power efficient wastewater treatment using graphene oxide technology Ground water and municipal wastewater are excellent sources provided they can be economically treated.			Unknown
CRC Projects – Stretchable sensor technology helping health care workers Dr Sumeet Walia, Professor Sharath Sriram and Professor Madhu Bhaskaran from RMIT University. Professor Madhu Bhaskaran is holding a flexible sensor.			Unknown
CRC Projects – taking the financial pain out of knee replacements The AI-based solution automatically recognises a knee joint’s range of motion.			Unknown
CRC Projects – The future integrated driver monitoring solution for heavy vehicles Seeing Machines is an industry leader in computer vision technologies which enable machines to see, understand and assist people.			Open
Creating an innovative leather alternative Alt. Leather's mission is to scale the production of its 100% bio-based leather alternative, focusing on sustainable growth, innovation and market expansion.			Unknown
Creating international researcher networks to accelerate clean innovation Up to 60% of eligible project expenditure.	Academics and researchers from eligible research institutions.	Up to 60% of eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Current Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) This form is protected by reCAPTCHA. Any personal information you give us is handled under our Privacy Policy.			Unknown
Current Major Projects Location of projects listed below. Map markers represent projects currently holding Major Project Status.Locations and distances not to scale.			Open Ongoing Ongoing
Customer Stories Find out how EMVision is transforming care for stroke patients.			Unknown
Customs duty refund for exporters A duty drawback claim must be lodged within:	Exporters.	Drawback amounts vary.	Open
Cyber Security CRC – Helping business prepare and respond to ransomware attacks The Corporates Compromised® board game.			Unknown
Debt finance, equity finance and guarantees for businesses with appropriate proposals Apply at any time.	Businesses with compelling proposals.	Funding varies.	Open
Decisions we make about R&D Tax Incentive applications Findings are made by the department as a result of an examination of the R&D activities in your application. Examinations can be initiated by us or requested by you.			Unknown
Design technologies carbon capture, use and storage assets and shared hub infrastructure In line with the October Budget 2022 the Carbon Capture Use and Storage Hubs and Technologies Programs have been discontinued with funding being redirected to other Government priorities. If you would like further information or have questions, please contact business.gov.au on 13 28 46.	Businesses involved with carbon capture, use and storage	Grants from $1 million to $30 million.	Open
Develop new diagnoses and treatment options for congenital heart disease Up to $10 million to develop new diagnoses and treatment options.	Ideally, researchers with projects targeting: preventing neurodevelopmental and mental health complications understanding the impact of prenatal and postnatal factors affecting the health of children born with CHD and their families exploring the role of exercise and increased activity in reducing the impact of CHD	Up to $10 million to develop new diagnoses and treatment options.	Closed
Developing high-quality career development services through innovative partnerships Grants from $20,000 to $350,000, for projects up to 12 months.	Grants are for entities that contribute to career guidance services including industry, employers, schools, tertiary providers, local and state governments and researchers.	Grants from $20,000 to $350,000, for projects up to 12 months.	Closed
Disaster assistance for small businesses in affected NT regions Closing date: Wednesday 31 March 2027 Wed 31 Mar 2027	NT small businesses impacted by an eligible disaster.	Funding of up to $10,000.	Open
Discounts for businesses for energy efficient products Applications may be made at any time.	Victorian businesses.	Discounts vary depending on the products purchased.	Open
Discounts on costs of installing a small-scale solar battery Closing date: Tuesday 31 December 2030 Tue 31 Dec 2030	Australian households, businesses and community organisations.	Discounts of up to 30% on the upfront cost of installing small-scale battery systems.	Open
Dovetail Electric Aviation - Fast-Tracking Zero Emissions for Commercial Aviation Dovetail Electric Aviation is making ground-breaking strides in reducing Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions by pioneering the development of electric-powered aircraft.			Unknown
Drought loans for farm businesses Apply at any time.	Eligible farm businesses.	Loans up to $2 million.	Open
Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnerships (ESVCLP) customer stories Learn how Antler Australia is supporting Factory AI to keep manufacturing running smoothly.			Unknown
Electric vehicle registration fee exemption for South Australian businesses, organisations and individuals 3-year registration fee exemption.	South Australian businesses, organisations and individuals.	3-year registration fee exemption.	Closed
EMVision is bringing scanners to patients Time is critical for stroke patients. EMVision aims to reduce the burden of stroke and traumatic brain injury. Bringing brain scanners to patients makes it faster to diagnose and treat strokes. And this means better outcomes for patients.			Unknown
Energy bill payment for NSW small businesses Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Tue 30 Jun 2026	NSW small businesses in an embedded electricity network.	One-off payment of $150.	Open
Energy sector guide for the R&D Tax Incentive Read about energy sector related activities and the R&DTI. The energy sector covers these areas:			Open
Engentus are fastening the future of mining In 2014, Brian Bradshaw, the founder of Engentus, was exploring a better way to release nuts on heavy machinery and equipment. He came up with a product called the Segnut and created the Engentus company.			Unknown
Entrepreneurs' Programme This program provided advice and funding to get products, processes or services to market. The program closed on 9 May 2023.			Closed
Establishing a BioMedTech Incubator A grant of up to $50 million to establish a BioMedTech incubator.	An eligible organisation who can establish a working incubator and select SME's to partner with in new and innovative research projects.	A grant of up to $50 million to establish a BioMedTech incubator.	Closed
Establishing a BioMedTech Incubator for dementia and cognitive decline A grant of up to $50 million to establish a BioMedTech Incubator - Dementia and Cognitive Decline.	An eligible organisation that can establish a working incubator, to partner with Australian SMEs to progress their promising research and innovation projects through the early stages of development.	A grant of up to $50 million to establish a BioMedTech Incubator - Dementia and Cognitive Decline.	Closed
Establishing BioMedTech Incubators Grants of up to $33 million to establish BioMedTech Incubators.	An eligible organisation who can establish a working incubator, to partner with Australian SMEs to progress and new and innovative medical research projects through the early stages of development.	Grants of up to $33 million to establish BioMedTech Incubators.	Closed
Establishing BioMedTech Incubators Closing date: Wednesday 22 July 2026 5:00pm AEST Wed 22 Jul 2026 5:00pm AEST	An eligible organisation who can establish a working incubator, to partner with Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to progress new and innovative medical research projects through the early stages of development.	Grants of up to $33 million to establish BioMedTech Incubators.	Open
Events and information sessions The Department of Industry, Science and Resources runs information sessions to discuss registration and reporting requirements for the following programs:			Unknown
Export support measures for NSW small to medium enterprises in certain industry sectors Applications open for different streams at different times, and are announced on the Going Global Export Program page.	NSW small to medium enterprises in certain industry sectors.	A range of export support measures are available.	Open
Export training and development for QLD businesses looking to export Apply at any time.	QLD companies seeking to export and diversify into new international markets.	Training, advice, mentorship, and access to resources.	Open
Factil Pty Ltd Factil's system will help child protection agencies to share data securely.			Unknown
Fee relief for commercial fishers, aquaculture, and charter boat operators Applications are open until further notice.	Relief will be issued as 25% of total eligible annual fees, representing the affected quarter (April to June 2025).	Commercial fishers, aquaculture operators, and charter boat licence holders affected by the 2025 harmful algal bloom.	Open
Fee-free accredited training for eligible participants in Brisbane and Moreton Bay Apply at any time.	Australian residents or permanent citizens in the Brisbane and Moreton Bay areas.	Fee-free accredited training.	Open
Fee-free training for apprentices Closing date: Wednesday 30 June 2027 Wed 30 Jun 2027	QLD businesses.	Fee-free apprenticeships for employees under 25 years in priority areas.	Open
Financial assistance to WA businesses in the defence sector This incentive is capped at 435 commencements, that is, the first 435 training contracts which pass probation and receive the first milestone payment.	WA businesses in the defence sector.	Incentive payments of up to $20,000.	Open
Financial assistance to WA businesses in the defence sector This incentive is capped at 120 commencements, that is, the first 120 training contracts that receive the first milestone payment.	WA businesses in the defence sector.	Incentive payments of up to $6,375.	Open
Financial benefits for businesses that recycle oil Applications may be made at any time.	Businesses that recycle oil or use recycled oil.	Benefit rates vary.	Open
Financial guidance and training support for NSW commercial fishing businesses Closing date: Thursday 11 June 2026 Thu 11 Jun 2026	NSW commercial fishing businesses.	Financial guidance grants of up to $1,000 and training grants of up to $9,000.	Open
Financial help for Tasmanian businesses to move goods by sea Applications may be made at any time.	Tasmanian businesses wanting to move goods by sea.	Reduced costs to transport eligible goods by sea.	Open
Financial incentives for businesses to hire new staff Apply at any time.	Australian businesses looking to fill an ongoing position.	Subsidies up to a maximum of $10,000.	Open Ongoing Ongoing
Financial incentives for businesses to reduce their carbon emissions Apply at any time.	Businesses wanting to reduce their carbon emissions.	Australian carbon credit units (ACCUs).	Open
Financial incentives for medical practitioners to work in rural and remote areas of Australia Applications may be made at any time.	Medical practitioners.	Incentive amounts vary.	Open
Financial incentives for NSW businesses to improve their energy efficiency Apply at any time.	NSW businesses.	Incentive payments vary.	Open
Financial relief for regional and remote airport operators that are unsecured creditors of Rex regional business Are you looking for information on grant application assessments or timeframes? Log into the grants portal to find out how your application is progressing.	Operators of regional and remote airports that are unsecured creditors of the Rex Airlines regional business.	You will receive a relief payment that is proportionate to the total of all applicant unsecured debt. For example, if your organisation is eligible and is owed 4% of the total applicant unsecured debt, you will receive 4% of the available funding.	Closed
Financial support for eligible high-growth businesses Apply at any time.	Businesses that have a significant presence in the Northern Territory.	Funding varies.	Open
Financial support to hire an apprentice Apply at any time.	Australian businesses who employ Australian apprentices.	Financial support through incentives.	Open
Find a research service provider for the R&D Tax Incentive Research field			Unknown
Flame Security International – Developing fire resistant paint for Australian bushfires With support from Cooperative Research Centre Projects Grants, Flame Security International has invented one of the world’s most fire protective paints: FIRECOAT.			Open
Flood property assessments for property owners in NSW Apply at any time.	Property owners located in eligible NSW flood affected areas.	Flood property assessment.	Open
Flow through tax incentives to encourage investment in venture capital funds Tax benefits on the income derived from equity investments.	Fund managers seeking to invest in a portfolio of venture capital funds, including Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnerships and Venture Capital Limited Partnerships.	Tax benefits on the income derived from equity investments.	Closed
Folklore Ventures - first cheque to forever investors Founded in 2014, Folklore Ventures is a leading Australian venture capital firm investing in early stage software and advanced technology start-ups. As of August 2025, Folklore oversees two ESVCLPs: Folklore Ventures Fund 2 and Folklore Ventures Fund 3.			Unknown
Food Agility CRC – creating a sustainable food future The Food Agility CRC is helping Australia’s agriculture sector to adopt digital technologies to improve efficiency, profitability and sustainability.			Open
Free and confidential mental health coaching for small business owners Closing date: Wednesday 30 June 2027 Wed 30 Jun 2027	Small business owners.	Free and confidential mental health coaching.	Open
Free mentoring support for First Nations tourism businesses Apply at any time.	First Nations tourism businesses.	Free mentoring and expert advice.	Open
Free online cyber security training and resources Apply at any time.	Small to medium businesses and their employees.	Free, self-paced, online cyber security training and resources.	Open
Free productivity assessment for employers of people with a disability Applications may be made at any time.	Employers of people with a disability.	Free productivity assessment.	Open
Free, independent legal advice for workplace issues Apply at any time.	Eligible employers dealing with workplace issues.	Free, independent legal advice.	Open
Free, no obligation advisory service for QLD primary producers experiencing financial difficulties Apply at any time.	QLD primary producers experiencing financial difficulties.	Free, no obligation financial advice.	Open
Freight discounts for QLD businesses in remote communities Closing date: Friday 30 June 2028 Fri 30 Jun 2028	Remote community businesses located in eligible QLD local government areas.	Funding amounts vary.	Open
Fuel tax credits for businesses that use fuel Registrations to claim fuel tax credits may be made at any time.	Businesses who use fuel in their operations.	Credit for fuel tax.	Open
Funding and incentives for screen productions and practitioners in Victoria Apply anytime.	Australian and International productions, and Victorian screen practitioners.	Various funding and incentives programs are available.	Open
Funding and resources for ACT screen practitioners Check individual programs for deadline information.	ACT screen practitioners.	Various funding programs and resources are available.	Open
Funding and resources for NSW screen practitioners Check individual programs for deadline information.	NSW screen practitioners.	Various funding programs and resources are available.	Open
Funding and resources for Queensland screen practitioners Check individual programs for deadline information.	Queensland screen practitioners.	Various funding programs and resources are available.	Open
Funding and resources for SA screen practitioners Please check the individual program page for funding deadlines.	SA screen practitioners.	Various funding programs and resources are available.	Open
Funding and resources for screen practitioners The deadlines to apply vary across the different funding programs. Please check the information on the program page.	Australian screen practitioners.	Various funding programs and resources are available.	Open
Funding and resources for screen practitioners Check individual programs for deadline information.	Screen practitioners in the Northern Territory.	Various funding programs and resources are available.	Open
Funding and resources for Tasmanian screen practitioners Check individual programs for deadline information.	Tasmanian screen practitioners.	Various funding programs and resources are available.	Open
Funding and support for WA tourism operators directly impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle One-off payments of:	WA tourism businesses impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle.	One-off payments of: $10,000 for businesses employing fewer than 4 staff $20,000 for businesses employing 4 or more staff.	Closed
Funding for a delivery partner to award university scholarships to women A grant up to $41.2 million.	Australian businesses involved in education.	A grant up to $41.2 million.	Open
Funding for a startup incubator or accelerator to deliver commercialisation training programs Funding of up to $900,000 ($300,000 per annum for up to 3 years).	Startup incubators or accelerators based in NSW.	Funding of up to $900,000 ($300,000 per annum for up to 3 years).	Closed
Funding for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and art workers Closing date: Monday 29 June 2026 Mon 29 Jun 2026	Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists or arts workers/cultural workers.	Funding of up to $10,000.	Open
Funding for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and art workers Closing date: Monday 29 June 2026 Mon 29 Jun 2026	Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists or arts workers/cultural workers.	Funding of up to $25,000.	Open
Funding for Aboriginal owned and operated tourism business enterprises Funding of between $30,000 and $100,000.	Northern Territory Aboriginal owned and operated tourism businesses.	Funding of between $30,000 and $100,000.	Closed
Funding for Aboriginal owned businesses in the tourism sector Applications close 30 April 2026, or when program funding is fully subscribed, whichever occurs first.	Aboriginal owned businesses in the tourism sector.	Funding between $2,000 and $5,000.	Closed
Funding for advancements in mineral carbonation research, innovation and solutions The program is available until all funding positions are filled.	Carbonation advancement projects.	Funding varies.	Open
Funding for after-hours youth activities in Moree Applications will remain open until funding is exhausted.	Small businesses, individuals and organisations.	Funding of between $500 and $10,000.	Open
Funding for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centres to help SMEs adopt AI technologies AI Adopt Centres are now open to eligible small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) priority sectors to help them adopt responsible AI-enabled services and enhance their businesses.	Businesses in Australia that can establish centres to help Australian SMEs adopt AI technologies in their business.	Grants between $3 million and $5 million over four years for up to 50% of eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding for Australian and Indian collaborative research projects Grants of between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The grant will be up to 100% of eligible project expenditure.	An Australian organisation conducting a research project with an Indian partner in a priority area. You must have an Indian partner who is applying for the corresponding grant in India.	Grants of between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The grant will be up to 100% of eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding for Australian and Indian collaborative research projects Grants of between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The grant will be up to 100% of eligible project expenditure.	An Australian organisation conducting a research project with an Indian partner in a priority area. You must have an Indian partner who is applying for the corresponding grant in India.	Grants of between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The grant will be up to 100% of eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding for Australian businesses to start or grow their exports in international markets Funding amounts vary.	Australian exporters and their representative bodies.	Funding amounts vary.	Closed
Funding for Australian clinicians to undertake a research project that aims to improve patient outcomes Up to $3 million for medical research to support applied research in health care.	Eligible organisations seeking to improve better clinician research practices, capacity and outcomes for applied health.	Up to $3 million for medical research to support applied research in health care.	Closed
Funding for Australian companies to develop capabilities to win work for the Joint Strike Fighter Program Closing date: Friday 30 June 2028 5:00pm AEST Fri 30 Jun 2028 5:00pm AEST	Australian companies provided an assignment by the United States Government for maintenance and repair activities for existing components used in the Joint Strike Fighter Program.	Grants from $50,000 up to $250,000 to fund up to 50% of eligible project expenditure for phase 1 and 2. Phase 3 and 4 funding will be determined by the Department of Defence in accordance with the amount outlined in your supporting business case.	Open
Funding for Australian researchers to collaborate with Indian research partners This grant opportunity provides Australian researchers with up to $1 million in funding to help them collaborate on projects with Indian science and technology research partners.	Eligible Australian science and technology researchers.	Grants of up to $1 million, to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure.	Closed
Funding for Australian researchers to collect, share and analyse data more widely and in novel ways Up to $3 million for medical research to support data research infrastructure.	What are the eligibility criteria? To be eligible you must: have an Australian business number (ABN) be incorporated in Australia. You must be one of the following entities: a medical research institute a university a corporate Commonwealth entity a corporation (including businesses and not for profits). We encourage joint applications provided you have a lead organisation who is the main driver of the project and is…	Up to $3 million for medical research to support data research infrastructure.	Closed
Funding for Australian researchers to develop digital health infrastructure Between $500,000 to $2 million in funding for innovative digital health approaches to enable health systems to rapidly respond to high-need emerging challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.	Eligible organisations seeking to develop new approaches to digital health infrastructure.	Between $500,000 to $2 million in funding for innovative digital health approaches to enable health systems to rapidly respond to high-need emerging challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.	Open
Funding for Australian Researchers to improve research data facilities and systems Grants of between $1 million and $2 million for medical research using data infrastructure in primary care settings to improve access, quality, safety and efficiency.	What are the eligibility criteria? To be eligible you must: have an Australian business number (ABN) be incorporated in Australia You must also be one of the following entities: a medical research institute a university a corporate Commonwealth entity a corporation (including businesses and not for profits) a state or territory government a state or territory government entity We encourage joint applications provided…	Grants of between $1 million and $2 million for medical research using data infrastructure in primary care settings to improve access, quality, safety and efficiency.	Closed
Funding for Australian Researchers to improve the use of medicines by pharmacists Up to $2.5 million to support medical research and medical innovation projects.	Eligible organisations seeking to improve medical innovation.	Up to $2.5 million to support medical research and medical innovation projects.	Closed
Funding for Australian Researchers to improve the use of medicines by pharmacists Grants of up to $1.5 million under the four Streams.	An eligible organisation who can support innovative medical research projects to improve health benefits for Australians.	Grants of up to $1.5 million under the four Streams.	Closed
Funding for aviation initiatives Funding varies.	Tasmanian airports.	Funding varies.	Open
Funding for bushfire recovery and resilience projects in 2019–20 bushfire affected areas Approximately $276 million available over three years from 2021–22 to 2023–24.	Applicants affected by the 2019-20 bushfires, who are in an eligible Local Government Area, which are listed at Appendix A of the grant opportunity guidelines.	Approximately $276 million available over three years from 2021–22 to 2023–24.	Closed
Funding for business events held in Tasmania Apply at any time.	Organisers of business events and conferences in Tasmania.	Funding amounts vary.	Open
Funding for business to strengthen Australia's defence industry The grant opportunity guidelines and sample application forms have been updated to reflect changes to agency roles, the assessment process and the extension of NPS funding.	Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) located in Australia. Defence Industry Associations (for Skilling stream only).	Grants up to: Sovereign Industrial Priorities stream – $1,000,000 Skilling stream – $250,000 Exports stream – $250,000 Security stream – $100,000. Grants will cover up to 50% of eligible expenditure.	Open Ongoing Ongoing
Funding for businesses and individuals wanting to strengthen relations with Korea Funding of between $50,000 and $150,000.	Businesses and individuals wanting to undertake projects that strengthen relations with Korea.	Funding of between $50,000 and $150,000.	Closed
Funding for businesses impacted by the moratorium on harvesting in the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) Closing date: Tuesday 8 September 2026 Tue 8 Sep 2026	NSW businesses significantly impacted by the GKNP moratorium.	Funding of up to $275,000.	Open
Funding for businesses in Northern Australia to scale up and diversify This program has received a high level of interest through the first assessment rounds.	Eligible medium to large businesses (greater than 20 employees), including Indigenous businesses.	Grants between $3 million and $10 million. Grant amounts can be up to 50% of eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding for businesses to collaborate on large-scale manufacturing projects Grants from $20 million to $200 million.	Australian large-scale manufacturers.	Grants from $20 million to $200 million.	Closed
Funding for businesses to commercialise an innovative product or service Matched funding of between $10,000 and $30,000.	Smaller technology Canberra-based businesses.	Matched funding of between $10,000 and $30,000.	Closed
Funding for businesses to integrate their products and services into domestic and global value chains There will be 6 grant opportunities under the Manufacturing Integration Stream that align with the National Manufacturing Priorities.	Businesses looking to integrate their products and services into domestic and international value chains with eligible expenditure of over $2 million.	Co-funding grants of between $1 million to $20 million, up to 50% of the eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding for businesses to invest in capabilities to address supply chain vulnerabilities The Supply Chain Resilience Initiative Round 1 is closed to applications.	A manufacturing business or a business within the manufacturing supply chain.	Grants from $50,000 to $2 million.	Closed
Funding for businesses to relocate or expand into regional areas for research and development into locally sourced raw material supplies This information reflects the previous government. It is in the process of being updated.	Australian trading corporations who will relocate or expand to a regional area, conduct a research project and will have at least 10 full-equivalent employees at the new site.	Grants from $250,000 to $5 million.	Closed
Funding for businesses to translate research and ideas into commercial outcomes There will be 6 grant opportunities under the Manufacturing Translation Stream that align with the National Manufacturing Priorities.	Businesses with projects to translate research into new or improved products or manufacturing processes with eligible expenditure of over $2 million.	Co-funding grants of between $1 million to $20 million, up to 50% of the eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding for businesses undertaking renewable energy projects Applications may be made at any time.	Businesses wanting to undertake renewable energy projects.	Funding amounts vary.	Open
Funding for Canberra artists, groups and organisations to undertake arts activities Funding is open year round for smaller project and there are 2 rounds for larger projects, check website for dates.	Canberra artists, groups and organisations.	Funding amounts vary.	Open
Funding for capital projects in QLD innovation precincts Closing date: Thursday 25 June 2026 Thu 25 Jun 2026	Organisations operating in eligible SEQ local government areas.	Funding varies.	Open
Funding for carbon capture, use and storage pilot projects or pre-commercial projects aimed at reducing emissions Grants from $500,000 to $25 million.	Companies, State/Territory agencies and authorities of the Commonwealth engaging in carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS) technologies in Australia.	Grants from $500,000 to $25 million.	Closed
Funding for carbon capture, utilisation and removal technologies. Are you looking for information on grant application assessments or timeframes? Log into the grants portal to find out how your application is progressing.	Organisations developing technologies to capture, utilise or remove CO2.	Grants of up to $10 million.	Closed
Funding for Catholic and independent school infrastructure Applications may be made at any time.	Catholic and independent schools.	Funding varies on a case-by-case basis.	Open
Funding for Cement, Lime, Alumina and Aluminium Sectors to reduce emissions A grant amount of $1,000,000 to $100,000,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible project expenditure.	Organisations that own, operate or will partner with safeguard mechanism facilities located in Australia in the Cement, Lime, Alumina or Aluminium Sectors.	A grant amount of $1,000,000 to $100,000,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding for collaborative science and technology projects with Chinese partners Grants of up to $1,000,000	An Australian organisation doing a research project with China in a priority area. You must have a Chinese partner who is applying through the corresponding Chinese system.	Grants of up to $1,000,000 The grant amount will be up to 100% of eligible project costs.	Closed
Funding for commercial fisheries and aquaculture licence holders impacted by the algal bloom Closing date: Friday 31 July 2026 Fri 31 Jul 2026	SA commercial fisheries and aquaculture licence holders impacted by the algal bloom.	Funding of up to $350,000.	Open
Funding for communities to improve the ecological health of urban waterways Appendix B (Ineligible Activities) – ‘litter collection and community clean up activities’ has been removed.	Not-for-profit and government organisations located in Australia.	For Stream 1 Small to Medium-Specific a grant amount of $150,000 to $2 million to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure. For Stream 2 Large-Specific a grant amount of $2 million to $10 million to cover up to 50% of eligible expenditure.	Closed
Funding for community based on-ground projects to protect and care for the Great Barrier Reef. A grant of up to $6.5 million, to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure.	Organisations with projects that will build long-lasting community stewardship to protect and care for the Reef.	A grant of up to $6.5 million, to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure.	Closed
Funding for community organisations and eligible entities in Northern Australia to scale up and diversify The available grant funding has been fully allocated following the first assessment tranche.	Community organisations and other entities (including sole traders and partnerships).	Grants between $50,000 and $2 million.	Closed
Funding for construction and building industry worker training Applications may be made at any time.	Employers, employees and training providers in the building and construction industry.	Various funding programs are available.	Open
Funding for corporations to undertake clean energy projects Funding of between $100,000 and $4 million.	Western Australian businesses.	Funding of between $100,000 and $4 million.	Closed
Funding for cyber experts to improve information sharing in the Health sector A grant of up to $6.423 million, to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure.	Health sector groups, cyber threat experts, existing ISACs or cyber professional membership organisations.	A grant of up to $6.423 million, to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure.	Closed
Funding for Defence businesses to translate research and ideas into commercial outcomes Grants of between $1 million to $20 million, up to 50% of the eligible project expenditure.	Defence businesses willing to undertake research projects that relate to new or improved products or manufacturing processes.	Grants of between $1 million to $20 million, up to 50% of the eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding for Defence businesses who are developing new products and manufacturing processes Grants of between $1 million to $20 million, up to 50% of the eligible project expenditure.	Defence businesses who want to enter new markets or integrate into supply chains.	Grants of between $1 million to $20 million, up to 50% of the eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding for development of a Hydrogen Hub in Townsville Matched grant funding from $30 million to up to $70 million.	Hydrogen industry-led consortia with the ability to develop and implement clean hydrogen projects in the Townsville region.	Matched grant funding from $30 million to up to $70 million.	Closed
Funding for disaster affected WA primary producers Applications must be made within 6 months of a declared natural disaster.	WA primary producers affected by an eligible declared natural disaster.	Funding varies on a case-by-case basis.	Open
Funding for discovering, naming and classifying Australia’s living organisms Grants available for the program:	Honours and Masters Scholarships, Non-salaried Researcher Grants, PhD Scholarship Support Grants, Research and Early Career Research Grants. Host institutions include Australian museums, herbaria, universities, and other government agencies that have some focus on the science of taxonomy and systematics.	Grants available for the program: $10,000 for Non-salaried Researcher, Honours, and Masters Scholarship grants $20,000 for PhD Scholarship Support grants. Up to 50% co-funding required: $20,000 for Early Career Research Grants $300,000 for Research Grants $375,000 for Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants.	Closed
Funding for discovering, naming and classifying Australia’s living organisms Are you looking for information on grant application assessments or timeframes? Log into the grants portal to find out how your application is progressing.	Australian Honours and Masters and PhD students, researchers, Non-salaried researchers, Postdoctoral fellowship researchers and early career researchers. Host institutions include Australian museums, herbaria, universities and other government agencies that have some focus on the science of taxonomy and systematics.	Grants up to: $10,000 for Non-salaried Researcher, Honours and Masters Scholarship Grants $20,000 for PhD Scholarship Support Grants. Required 50% co-funding for grants up to: $20,000 for Early Career Research Grants $300,000 for Research Grants $375,000 for Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants.	Closed
Funding for discovering, naming, and classifying Australia’s living organisms Grant amounts vary depending on the research stream. The maximum grant amount per research stream is:	Australian institutions who are hosting Honours, Masters, PhD or non-salaried researchers. Host institutions include museums, herbaria, universities, and other government agencies that have some focus on the science of taxonomy and systematics.	Grant amounts vary depending on the research stream. The maximum grant amount per research stream is: $10,000 for Honours, Masters Scholarship and Non-salaried Researcher Grants $20,000 for PhD Scholarship Support Grants $20,000 for Early Career Research Grants $270,000 for Research Grants $300,000 for Postdoctoral Fel…	Closed
Funding for diversification of clean energy supply chains in the Indo-Pacific region A grant between A$100,000 to A$2,500,000, to cover up to 95% of eligible expenditure.	Australian organisations who join with an eligible Indo-Pacific organisation/s to complete research and development projects and feasibility studies.	A grant between A$100,000 to A$2,500,000, to cover up to 95% of eligible expenditure.	Closed
Funding for early to mid-stage critical minerals projects with international partners Funding for this grant opportunity is now fully subscribed and applications have closed.	Early to mid-stage critical minerals projects that contribute to building end-to-end supply chains with Australia’s international partners in the critical minerals sector.	A grant of between $2 million and $20 million to cover up to 50% of eligible expenditure.	Closed
Funding for early-stage SA startups to support the commercialisation of an innovative product or service Matched funding of between $50,000 and $500,000.	SA early stage, high growth potential businesses.	Matched funding of between $50,000 and $500,000.	Open
Funding for eligible flood impacted SA primary producers for transport or freight costs Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Tue 30 Jun 2026	Eligible primary producers within the 2025 Inland River Flood scar.	50% of the total eligible transport or freight costs, up to a maximum of $5,000 (ex GST).	Open
Funding for employers of people registered with a Disability Employment Service provider Applications may be made at any time.	Businesses who employ people registered with a Disability Employment Service provider.	Funding of up to $1650.	Open
Funding for energy efficiency and electrification upgrades for local governments The project period end date has been extended beyond 31 March 2027. All projects must now be completed by 31 August 2027.	Local government bodies.	Grants between $25,000 and $2,500,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible expenditure.	Closed
Funding for energy efficiency and electrification upgrades for local governments The Community Energy Upgrades program will co-fund energy efficiency and electrification upgrades for local governments to deliver reduced energy bills and emissions from local government owned and/or operated facilities.	Local government bodies.	Grants between $25,000 and $2,500,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible expenditure.	Closed
Funding for energy innovation projects, initiatives and research in the ACT There are 2 assessment rounds each year, with dates announced on the ACT's Everyday Climate Choices website.	ACT business and organisations.	Funding amounts vary.	Open
Funding for established Victorian music festival organisers Funding of up to $50,000 per festival.	Victorian music festival organisers.	Funding of up to $50,000 per festival.	Closed
Funding for EV fast charging stations across NSW Funding amounts vary.	Australian entities, corporations and local government.	Funding amounts vary.	Closed
Funding for event organisers in NSW Annual grants of $20,000 or triennial grants of $30,000.	Event organisers holding an established event in regional NSW.	Annual grants of $20,000 or triennial grants of $30,000.	Closed
Funding for event organisers in Queensland Opening date: Monday 3 August 2026 Mon 3 Aug 2026	Event organisers staging events entirely in Queensland.	Funding varies.	Coming soon
Funding for event organisers in regional NSW Funding of up to $20,000.	Event organisers holding an event in regional NSW.	Funding of up to $20,000.	Closed
Funding for events held during the non-peak tourism season in regional Tasmania Apply at any time.	Event organisers holding an event in regional Tasmania.	Funding of up to $20,000.	Open
Funding for events held in regional Victoria Application deadlines vary depending on the stream being applied for, please check the website for further information.	Organisations wanting to host events in regional Victoria.	Funding varies depending on the stream being applied for.	Open Ongoing Ongoing
Funding for exploratory drilling in WA Opening date: Monday 3 August 2026 Mon 3 Aug 2026	WA explorers and prospectors.	Up to $220,000.	Coming soon
Funding for female founders of startup businesses to scale their startups into domestic and global markets Grants between $25,000 and $480,000 for female founded startups to expand into domestic and global markets.	Female founded (majority owned and led by women) startups who wish to scale their business into domestic and global markets.	Grants between $25,000 and $480,000 for female founded startups to expand into domestic and global markets.	Open
Funding for female founders to scale their startup businesses into domestic and global markets Stage 1 Expression of Interest (EOI) applications are closed for submission.	Female founded (majority owned and led by women) startups who wish to scale their existing business into domestic and global markets	Grants between $100,000 and $400,000 (or up to $480,000 for priority groups) for majority female owned and led startups to expand into domestic and global markets.	Open
Funding for First Nations communities to engage with clean energy development This grant program is for First Nations communities to participate in clean energy development. It will:	First Nations communities with an opportunity to participate in clean energy development.	A grant of $5,000 to $80,000 to cover eligible expenditure.	Open
Funding for First Nations small businesses impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie flooding Funding varies	Aboriginal-owned small businesses impacted by the Fitzroy Valley flooding from 28 December 2022 onwards.	Funding varies	Closed
Funding for Food and Beverage businesses to translate research and ideas into commercial outcomes Grants of between $1 million to $20 million, up to 50% of the eligible project expenditure.	Food and beverage businesses willing to undertake research projects that relate to new or improved products or manufacturing processes.	Grants of between $1 million to $20 million, up to 50% of the eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding for Food and Beverage businesses who are developing new products and manufacturing processes Grants of between $1 million to $20 million, up to 50% of the eligible project expenditure.	Food and Beverage businesses who want to enter new markets or integrate into supply chains.	Grants of between $1 million to $20 million, up to 50% of the eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding for games practitioners Opening date: Thursday 25 June 2026 Thu 25 Jun 2026	Australian gamemakers.	Funding of up to $30,000.	Coming soon
Funding for general practices to employ health workers in areas of need Apply at any time.	General medical practices.	Payments vary.	Open
Funding for general practices to improve their service Applications may be made at any time.	General practices.	Incentives vary.	Open
Funding for greening projects within the City of Melbourne Stream 1 applications close at 5pm Monday 20 April and stream 2 applications close at 5pm Tuesday 10 March.	Organisations and individuals undertaking greening projects within the City of Melbourne municipality.	Matched funding of between $10,000 and $100,000.	Closed
Funding for health and medical research infrastructure Grants to fund research infrastructure projects, up to $3 million in Streams 1 and 2, up to $7 million in Stream 3 and up to $4 million in Stream 4.	An eligible organisation who can support innovative medical research projects to improve health benefits for Australians.	Grants to fund research infrastructure projects, up to $3 million in Streams 1 and 2, up to $7 million in Stream 3 and up to $4 million in Stream 4.	Closed
Funding for health and medical research infrastructure Grants to fund research infrastructure projects, up to $3 million in Streams 1 and 2, up to $7 million in Stream 3 and up to $4 million in Stream 4.	Eligible organisations that can support innovative medical research projects to improve health benefits for Australians.	Grants to fund research infrastructure projects, up to $3 million in Streams 1 and 2, up to $7 million in Stream 3 and up to $4 million in Stream 4.	Closed
Funding for health and medical research infrastructure Closing date: Tuesday 14 July 2026 5:00pm AEST Tue 14 Jul 2026 5:00pm AEST	Eligible organisations that can support innovative medical research projects to improve health benefits for Australians.	Grants to fund research infrastructure projects, up to $3 million in Streams 1, 2 and 4, and up to $7 million in Stream 3.	Open
Funding for incubators to assist start-ups to succeed in international markets The Incubator Support Initiative is no longer accepting applications.	Australian incubators supporting start-ups, including those with first-generation migrant and refugee founders, to help them achieve commercial success in international markets.	From $13,000 to $250,000 of funding for up to 2 years. Funding covers eligible project value of up to 65% in regional areas or up to 50% in major cities.	Closed
Funding for incubators to gain expertise to help start-ups The Incubator Support Initiative is no longer accepting applications.	Australian incubators that provide services to start-ups to help them achieve commercial success in international markets.	$5,000 to $100,000 of matched project funding for up to 1 year.	Closed
Funding for Indigenous corporations impacted by natural disasters Apply at any time.	Incorporated indigenous corporations.	Funding of up to $20,000.	Open
Funding for initiatives that improve mental health in WA workplaces Funding of up to $200,000.	WA businesses, organisations and not-for-profits.	Funding of up to $200,000.	Closed
Funding for innovation projects in the NSW screen and digital games industry Closing date: Friday 29 May 2026 Fri 29 May 2026	Businesses and organisations in the screen and digital games sector.	Funding of between $5,000 and $50,000.	Open
Funding for innovative South Australian companies with high growth potential Apply at any time.	SA entrepreneurs and companies.	Funding amounts will vary depending on your circumstances.	Open
Funding for installation of safety and security infrastructure Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Tue 30 Jun 2026	QLD small and family businesses significantly impacted by crime.	Funding of between $5,000 and $20,000.	Open
Funding for international collaboration The Global Innovation Linkages Program provides funding to help Australian businesses and researchers collaborate with global partners.	An Australian organisation collaborating with another Australian entity and at least 1 global partner.	Grants from $500,000 to $1 million. The grant amount can cover up to 50% of eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding for investors in VIC early-stage AgTech startups Apply at any time.	Investors in Victorian agtech startups.	Co-investment funding of between $100,000 and $200,000.	Open
Funding for large-scale contemporary music festivals in NSW Applications will remain open until 30 April 2026, or until funding is fully exhausted.	Music festivals in NSW.	Funding of up to $500,000.	Closed
Funding for livestock emissions data collection to show the impact of low emissions feeds and feed supplements Maximum project period of 2.5 years.	Businesses with projects that involve Australian producers trialling low emissions feed technologies.	Grants from $500,000 to $1.5 million.	Closed
Funding for livestock transport operators impacted by the planned cessation of live sheep exports by sea from 1 May 2028 Closing date: Monday 13 July 2026 Mon 13 Jul 2026	Livestock transport operators.	Funding of up to $40,000.	Open
Funding for local development projects Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Tue 30 Jun 2026	Victorian community and industry groups.	Funding varies.	Open
Funding for Low Carbon Liquid Fuels (LCLF) initiatives Application will remain open until funding is exhausted or ARENA closes the program.	Australian entities.	Funding of between $1 and $15 million.	Open
Funding for major events held in Canberra Applications should ideally be submitted 6 months prior to the commencement of the event.	Organisers delivering events in Canberra.	Funding of between $50,000 and $500,000.	Open
Funding for major events that promote tourism in WA Applications may be made at any time.	Event managers and organisations.	Funding varies on a case-by-case basis.	Open
Funding for manufacturers to modernise and reskill The Manufacturing Modernisation Fund is the first of the key initiatives to launch as part of the Australian Government’s Modern Manufacturing Strategy, which aims to help Australian manufacturers scale-up, compete internationally and create jobs.	Small to medium manufacturing enterprises (SMEs) with up to 199 employees.	Co-funding grants of between $100,000 and $1 million, up to 25 per cent of eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding for manufacturers to modernise and reskill Stay up-to-date on laws and regulations, useful resources and government programs to help you start, run and grow your business.	Small to medium manufacturing enterprises (SMEs) with up to 199 employees.	Co-funding grants of between $50,000 and $1 million.	Closed
Funding for maritime training to increase certified Australian seafarer workforce Are you looking for information on grant application assessments or timeframes? Log into the grants portal to find out how your application is progressing.	Employers of trainee/cadet seafarers including Group Training Organisations, Australian Maritime Safety Authority registered recruitment and placement service, shipping company or vessel operator.	Funding, split over 4 years, with maximum grant amounts for each trainee/cadet applied for: Trainee - $102,000 Deck Cadet - $187,500 Engine Cadet and Electro-Technical Officers: $197,500. The total maximum grant amount each financial year is $3.451 million.	Closed
Funding for Medical Products businesses to translate research and ideas into commercial outcomes Grants of between $1 million to $20 million, up to 50% of the eligible project expenditure.	Medical Products businesses willing to undertake research projects that relate to new or improved products or manufacturing processes.	Grants of between $1 million to $20 million, up to 50% of the eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding for Medical Products businesses who are developing new products and manufacturing processes The Modern Manufacturing Initiative – Medical Products will support a globally recognised Australian medical products industry with the capability, capacity and expertise to locally manufacture advanced and high-value medical products using sophisticated processes.	You can apply if you meet the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria are a set of rules that describe who we can consider for this grant. You can apply if you: are an eligible entity have an eligible project have eligible expenditure. The rules are in the grant opportunity guidelines.		Closed
Funding for medical research and innovation infrastructure Grants of up to $3 million under Stream 1 and 2, or up to $10 million under Stream 3 to fund research infrastructure innovation projects.	An eligible organisation who can support innovative medical research projects to improve health benefits for Australians.	Grants of up to $3 million under Stream 1 and 2, or up to $10 million under Stream 3 to fund research infrastructure innovation projects.	Closed
Funding for medical research projects that will minimise antimicrobial resistance Grants of up to $2 million over 2 years from 2023-24.	Eligible organisations who can support innovative medical research projects to improve health benefits for Australians.	Grants of up to $2 million over 2 years from 2023-24.	Closed
Funding for medium to large events in regional WA Applications may be made at any time.	Event organisers holding an event in regional WA.	Funding amounts available vary on a case-by case basis.	Open
Funding for medium to long-term, industry-led research collaborations Senator the Hon Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science, and the Hon Madeleine King MP, Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia announced the outcomes of CRC Grants Round 26 on 6 March 2026.	A collaboration between at least three Australian industry organisations and two Australian research organisations.	Up to 50% of eligible grant project costs for an industry-led research collaboration.	Closed
Funding for Murray–Darling Basin First Nations to develop cultural flows plans Frequently asked questions have now been included under the key documents.	First Nations groups or organisations recognised as Basin Traditional Owners or able to demonstrate a traditional connection to the relevant Basin area.	A grant of up to $300,000, to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure.	Closed
Funding for natural and synthetic graphite research and development (R&D) projects Applications close 17 April 2026, or when funds are fully expended, whichever occurs first.	Australian SMEs undertaking graphite R&D.	Matched funding of between $10,000 and $50,000.	Closed
Funding for new QLD Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creative performing arts and visual arts work Closing date: Monday 29 June 2026 Mon 29 Jun 2026	QLD Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts organisers.	Funding varies.	Open
Funding for Northern Territory businesses or not-for-profit organisations to install batteries Funding of $400 per kilowatt hour of useable battery system capacity, up to a maximum of $12,000.	Northern Territory businesses and not-for-profit or community organisations.	Funding of $400 per kilowatt hour of useable battery system capacity, up to a maximum of $12,000.	Closed
Funding for Northern Territory businesses to access professional advice and services Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Tue 30 Jun 2026	NT small businesses, Aboriginal enterprises and not-for-profit organisations.	Funding of between $2,000 and $10,000 to reimburse 50% of eligible costs.	Open
Funding for Northern Territory businesses to improve their security Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Tue 30 Jun 2026	Northern Territory businesses wanting to protect their premises from break-ins.	Funding of up to $15,000.	Open
Funding for Northern Territory event organisers Apply at any time.	Business event planners.	Funding varies.	Open
Funding for NSW businesses impacted by the moratorium on timber harvesting in the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) Closing date: Tuesday 8 September 2026 Tue 8 Sep 2026	Funding of up to $100,000.	Businesses impacted by the moratorium on timber harvesting in the GKNP.	Open
Funding for NSW businesses to assess installing a heat pump Funding of up to $30,000 to cover up to 75% of the project costs.	NSW businesses.	Funding of up to $30,000 to cover up to 75% of the project costs.	Closed
Funding for NSW businesses to install new submeters Applications may close earlier if fully committed.	NSW businesses that spend a minimum of $200,000 a year on energy bills.	Grants of up to $20,000, to cover up to 50% of project costs.	Closed
Funding for NSW businesses to maximise energy usage Applications may close earlier if fully committed.	NSW businesses with submetering hardware.	Funding of up to $50,000, covering up to 50% of project costs.	Closed
Funding for NSW businesses to procure battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and smart chargers Applications close 29 May 2026, or when funds are fully expended, whichever occurs first.	Eligible organisations and businesses operating car or truck fleets in NSW.	Varying amounts of funding depending on what was procured.	Closed
Funding for NSW companies to commercialise products or processes Funding from $20,000 to $75,000 (depending on funding stream).	NSW companies.	Funding from $20,000 to $75,000 (depending on funding stream).	Closed
Funding for NSW companies to help them commercialise an innovative emerging technology Funding of between $500,000 and $2 million.	NSW startups.	Funding of between $500,000 and $2 million.	Closed
Funding for NSW emerging designers, textile makers, and fashion businesses Closing date: Friday 29 May 2026 Fri 29 May 2026	NSW emerging designers, textile makers, and fashion businesses.	Funding of up to $10,000.	Open
Funding for NSW small businesses directly impacted by the Bondi Beach terrorist attack Funding of up to $25,000.	Small businesses impacted by the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.	Funding of up to $25,000.	Closed
Funding for NT businesses to improve their cybersecurity Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Tue 30 Jun 2026	NT small to medium businesses.	Funding of up to $10,000 to cover 50% of eligible costs.	Open
Funding for NT businesses to set up or expand their exporting capabilities Closing date: Wednesday 30 June 2027 Wed 30 Jun 2027	Northern Territory businesses.	Funding amounts vary depending on the funding stream being applied for.	Open
Funding for NT primary producers impacted by an eligible disaster Deadlines vary depending on the eligible disaster, check the website for details.	NT primary producers located in an eligible local government area.	50% of emergency freight costs up to the value of $5,000.	Open
Funding for NT tourism businesses Applications close 30 March 2026, or when funds are fully subscribed, whichever occurs first.	NT tourism businesses.	Funding of up to $5,000.	Closed
Funding for NT tourism operators Funding varies.	NT tourism and hospitality operators.	Funding varies.	Closed
Funding for NT tourism operators significantly impacted by severe weather in February-March 2026 One-off payment of $5,000.	NT tourism, hospitality and events businesses.	One-off payment of $5,000.	Closed
Funding for NT-based tour operators Applications close 31 March 2026, or when funds are fully subscribed, whichever occurs first.	NT-based tour operators.	Funding of up to $5,000.	Closed
Funding for organisations impacted by the algal bloom in SA Closing date: Friday 31 July 2026 Fri 31 Jul 2026	Marine industry businesses impacted by the algal bloom occurrence in SA.	Funding of up to $50,000 (over 3 payments).	Open
Funding for organisations in the resource recovery sector Closing date: Thursday 11 June 2026 Thu 11 Jun 2026	Organisations with reprocessing and/or remanufacturing facilities in Victoria.	Matched funding of between $50,000 and $500,000.	Open
Funding for organisations to accelerate the uptake and deployment of grid enhancing technologies The Grid Enhancing Technologies program provides businesses with up to $5 million in competitive grant funding to accelerate the uptake and deployment of grid enhancing technologies on Australia's electricity networks.	Eligible entities seeking to deliver benefits for Australian energy consumers by accelerating the development, trialling and application of grid enhancing technologies in electricity networks.	A grant of up to $5 million to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure.	Closed
Funding for organisations to assist businesses to develop projects that support medical innovation $19.75 million for organisations to progress medical research and medical innovation projects through the early stages of development.	Eligible organisations to work in partnership with Australian small to medium-sized enterprises to progress their medical research and medical innovation projects towards commercialisation.	$19.75 million for organisations to progress medical research and medical innovation projects through the early stages of development.	Closed
Funding for organisations to create a pipeline of skilled STEM graduates for the Nuclear-Powered Submarine enterprise A grant of up to $15.848 million to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure.	Incorporated entities located in Australia.	A grant of up to $15.848 million to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure.	Closed
Funding for organisations to help build a sustainable future Defence Industry workforce The Schools Pathways Program Open Competitive grant opportunity provides organisations with up to $2 million in funding to inform young Australians about the varied pathways and career opportunities within the defence industry and encourage engagement in STEM.	Companies, not-for-profit organisations and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporations.	Grants up to $2 million, to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure.	Closed
Funding for organisations to help young people at-risk A grant of between $300,000 and $1 million to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure.	An incorporated association or an incorporated not-for-profit organisation.	A grant of between $300,000 and $1 million to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure.	Closed
Funding for organisations to improve outcomes for Indigenous Australians Applications may be made at any time.	Australian organisations.	Funding amounts vary.	Open
Funding for organisations to partner with UK companies for hydrogen research, development and demonstration projects Grants of up to $2 million. The grant amount will be up to 50% of eligible expenditure.	Organisations undertaking projects that support hydrogen research, development and demonstration projects in partnership with UK companies.	Grants of up to $2 million. The grant amount will be up to 50% of eligible expenditure.	Closed
Funding for organisations to support the delivery of Vocational Education and Training (VET) Closing date: Sunday 31 December 2028 Sun 31 Dec 2028	NT organisations.	Funding varies.	Open
Funding for organisers of auto, motorbike or walking tours Applications may be made at any time, however applicants are asked to lodge their application 3 months prior to the commencement of the tour.	Organisers of auto, motorbike or walking tours within Tasmania.	Funding of up to $20,000.	Open
Funding for organisers of events in regional NSW Closing date: Thursday 31 December 2026 Thu 31 Dec 2026	Event organisers holding an event in regional NSW.	Funding of up to $50,000.	Open
Funding for pathogen genomics research Between $1 million and $10 million.	Researchers, for large-scale pilot research studies into pathogen genomics late in the research and development pipeline.	Between $1 million and $10 million.	Closed
Funding for peak PCYC and Blue Light Organisations to help young people at risk The U25-GO grant opportunity provides grant funding of up to $2,000,000 to peak Police Citizens’ Youth Clubs and peak Blue Light Organisations to help young people under 25 and at risk of entering the criminal justice system to engage with family and community.	State or territory peak Police Citizens’ Youth Clubs (PCYC), state or territory peak Blue Light Organisations or an organisation nominated by the Northern Territory Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities.	A grant of between $500,000 and $2,000,000 to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure.	Closed
Funding for primary producers and businesses impacted by the QLD monsoon trough Closing date: Wednesday 6 January 2027 Wed 6 Jan 2027	Primary producers and businesses affected by North QLD monsoon trough, Cyclone Koji, Cyclone Narelle and severe weather, commencing 24 December 2025.	Funding of up to $75,000 for primary producers and up to $50,000 for small businesses.	Open
Funding for primary producers impacted by North and Far North Tropical Low Closing date: Friday 14 August 2026 Fri 14 Aug 2026	Queensland primary producers affected by the North and Far North Tropical Low, commencing 29 January 2025.	Funding of up to $75,000.	Open
Funding for primary producers impacted by Western Queensland surface trough and associated rainfall and flooding Closing date: Friday 2 October 2026 Fri 2 Oct 2026	Queensland primary producers affected by Western Queensland surface trough and associated rainfall and flooding, commencing 21 March 2025.	Funding of up to $75,000.	Open
Funding for private sector investment in industry Funding amounts vary.	Queensland industry projects.	Funding amounts vary.	Closed
Funding for programs which enhance Australia's battery manufacturing capabilities Funding varies.	Australian businesses.	Funding varies.	Closed
Funding for projects that improve the resilience of communities associated with large-scale natural hazards Grants of $20,000 to $10 million to cover eligible project costs.	The program is open to Australia-wide applicants. It will prioritise projects in locations where there is a greater risk of natural hazards, including bushfires, floods and tropical cyclones.	Grants of $20,000 to $10 million to cover eligible project costs.	Open
Funding for projects that prevent disease in livestock Funding amounts vary.	Victorian organisations.	Funding amounts vary.	Closed
Funding for projects that provide social benefits for local communities Stronger Communities Programme Round 9 will re-open on 14 October 2025 to allow electorates that did not have a sitting Member of Parliament throughout the nomination period (Hinkler and Maribyrnong), to submit nominations and applications for funding under the program. The program will not re-open to other electorates as these electorates have had an opportunity to submit nominations under the prior opening period.	Applicants are invited to apply by their local MP.	Up to $20,000 of funding to deliver small infrastructure projects.	Open
Funding for projects to clean up and recover from flooding associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie Applications close 30 April 2025, or until funds fully subscribed.	Organisations and primary producers affected by flooding associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie.	Funding varies.	Open
Funding for projects to improve water quality in the Great Barrier Reef Grant funding from $5 million to $19.75 million.	Applicants undertaking projects within the Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Park, the Great Barrier Reef Natural Resources Management regions, or habitats/ecosystems within the Great Barrier Reef Catchments.	Grant funding from $5 million to $19.75 million. The grant amount will be up to 100% of eligible expenditure (excluding any co-investment cash contributions or in-kind contributions).	Closed
Funding for projects to restore and rehabilitate Great Barrier Reef coastal habitats and ecosystems Grants to restore and rehabilitate Great Barrier Reef coastal ecosystems.	Eligible organisations, businesses and government bodies.	A grant of up to $2 million, to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure.	Closed
Funding for QLD arts presenters and producers Opening date: Monday 31 August 2026 Mon 31 Aug 2026	Touring arts organisations, groups and individuals in Queensland.	Funding of up to $100,000.	Coming soon
Funding for QLD companies in the mineral resources sector Funding varies.	QLD companies in the mineral resources sector.	Funding varies.	Closed
Funding for QLD female founded businesses undertaking a new pre-seed or seed capital raise Closing date: Wednesday 30 June 2027 Wed 30 Jun 2027	QLD female founded businesses.	Funding of between $50,000 and $200,000.	Open
Funding for QLD manufacturers Matched funding between $100,000 to $1.5 million.	QLD based manufacturing SMEs.	Matched funding between $100,000 to $1.5 million.	Closed
Funding for QLD primary producers to improve their drought preparedness Applications will remain open until funding is exhausted.	Queensland primary producers.	Funding of up to $50,000.	Open
Funding for QLD primary producers to reduce sediment loss and improve farm productivity Closing date: Wednesday 3 June 2026 Wed 3 Jun 2026	Dry land broadacre grain and forage cropping producers in the Fitzroy region.	Funding of up to $100,000.	Open
Funding for QLD rural landholders for clean and reinstatement activities Funding of up to $10,000.	QLD rural landholders impacted by Tropical Cyclone Alfred and Associated Severe Weather, 1-16 March 2025.	Funding of up to $10,000.	Closed
Funding for QLD small business employers to help them retain employees Apply at any time.	QLD small businesses with employees supported through the Back to Work Incentive Payments.	A payment of $2000.	Open
Funding for QLD small businesses impacted by 2025 Monsoon Trough, Cyclone Koji, Cyclone Narelle and severe weather Closing date: Wednesday 5 May 2027 Wed 5 May 2027	Small businesses impacted by the Queensland Monsoon Trough, Cyclone Koji, Cyclone Narelle and severe weather events 24 December 2025–24 April 2026.	Funding of up to $15,000.	Open
Funding for QLD small businesses impacted by 2025 Western Queensland surface trough and associated rainfall and flooding Closing date: Friday 21 August 2026 Fri 21 Aug 2026	Small businesses impacted by the 2025 Western Queensland surface trough and associated rainfall and flooding.	Funding of up to $15,000.	Open
Funding for QLD small businesses significantly disrupted by the North and Far North Tropical Low Funding of up to $15,000.	Small businesses significantly disrupted by the North and Far North Tropical Low, 29 January to 28 February 2025.	Funding of up to $15,000.	Closed
Funding for QLD small to medium enterprises to solve corporate challenges Funding of up to $100,000.	Queensland based startups or small to medium enterprises.	Funding of up to $100,000.	Closed
Funding for QLD taxi licence service holders to acquire a new wheelchair accessible taxi Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Tue 30 Jun 2026	Queensland holders or lessee's of a taxi service licence.	50% of the cost up to a maximum of $55,000.	Open
Funding for Queensland primary producers and commercial fishers Apply at any time.	Queensland primary producers and commercial fishers.	Low-interest loan of up to $2 million.	Open
Funding for Recycling and Clean Energy businesses to translate research and ideas into commercial outcomes The Manufacturing Translation Stream – Recycling and Clean Energy provides businesses with funding to support projects that translate high quality research into commercial outcomes and support businesses to adopt new technologies and improve their manufacturing processes.	You can apply if you meet the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria are a set of rules that describe who we can consider for this grant. You can apply if you: are an eligible entity have an eligible project have eligible expenditure. The rules are in the grant opportunity guidelines.	Grants of between $1 million to $20 million, up to 50% of the eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding for Recycling and Clean Energy businesses who are developing new products and manufacturing processes Grants of between $1 million to $20 million, up to 50% of the eligible project expenditure.	Recycling and Clean Energy businesses who want to enter new markets or integrate into supply chains.	Grants of between $1 million to $20 million, up to 50% of the eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding for research into the impacts of brain cancer Grants of up to $3 million.	Eligible organisations seeking to research approaches to address impacts of brain cancer to improve quality of life and the survivorship experience.	Grants of up to $3 million.	Closed
Funding for research projects using Artificial Intelligence technologies and methodologies Grants from $1 million to $5 million.	Eligible organisations seeking to translate or implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies into health applications that benefit multiple health disciplines/areas, involve consumers in the research journey and will increase AI capacity and capability.	Grants from $1 million to $5 million.	Closed
Funding for Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Processing businesses to translate research and ideas into commercial outcomes Grants of between $1 million to $20 million, up to 50% of the eligible project expenditure.	Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Processing Grants of between $1 million to $20 million, up to 50% of the eligible project expenditure.	Grants of between $1 million to $20 million, up to 50% of the eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding for Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Processing businesses who are developing new products and manufacturing processes Grants of between $1 million to $20 million, up to 50% of the eligible project expenditure.	You can apply if you meet the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria are a set of rules that describe who we can consider for this grant. You can apply if you: are an eligible entity have an eligible project have eligible expenditure. The rules are in the grant opportunity guidelines.	Grants of between $1 million to $20 million, up to 50% of the eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding for rural landowners seeking to integrate trees into their land Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Tue 30 Jun 2026	Victorian rural landholders.	Funding varies.	Open
Funding for SA artists and organisations to undertake new initiatives to engage the community with arts and culture Please check individual grant pages for deadline information.	South Australian artists and organisations.	Funding amounts vary.	Open
Funding for SA fisheries and aquaculture businesses impacted by the algal bloom Funding of between $25,000 and $150,000.	SA fisheries and aquaculture businesses impacted by the algal bloom.	Funding of between $25,000 and $150,000.	Closed
Funding for SA primary producers and small businesses experiencing financial hardship Apply at any time.	SA primary producers and rural small business owners experiencing significant financial hardship.	Funding of up to $1500.	Open
Funding for scientific research projects with a national impact that engage the public as citizen scientists Grants of $150,000 to $500,000 for science research projects. The grant will be up to 85% of eligible project expenditure. You are responsible for funding the remaining 15% of eligible project expenditure plus any ineligible expenditure.	Eligible organisations with a scientifically valid citizen scientific research project that contributes to areas of national significance.	Grants of $150,000 to $500,000 for science research projects. The grant will be up to 85% of eligible project expenditure. You are responsible for funding the remaining 15% of eligible project expenditure plus any ineligible expenditure.	Closed
Funding for service providers to offer advisory services on digitalisation Funding of $18.6 million allocated across three coverage areas over 4 years.	Businesses who provide advisory services to small businesses in metropolitan and regional areas.	Funding of $18.6 million allocated across three coverage areas over 4 years.	Closed
Funding for shared rooftop solar systems in multi dwelling developments in NT Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Tue 30 Jun 2026	NT management corporations for multi dwellings.	Funding amounts vary.	Open
Funding for sheep producers and supply chain businesses in WA Funding varies.	Sheep producers and processors in WA.	Funding varies.	Closed
Funding for sheep producers impacted by the planned cessation of live sheep exports by sea from 1 May 2028 Closing date: Wednesday 15 July 2026 Wed 15 Jul 2026	Sheep producers impacted by the cessation of live sheep exports 1 May 2028.	Funding of up to $75,000 (GST exclusive) over both rounds 1 and 2, per eligible applicant is available.	Open
Funding for short-term, industry-led research collaborations Senator the Hon Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science and the Hon Dr Andrew Charlton MP, Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy, have announced the outcomes of CRC-P Round 18. $66 million in grant funding will be shared across 27 projects. These projects will support partnerships that bring together science, research, and commercialisation to improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries. Round 18 prioritised robotics and automation projects and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations.	An industry-led research collaboration between at least two Australian industry organisations and one Australian research organisation. The lead organisation must be a small to medium enterprise.	Matched funding of between $100,000 and $3 million. Grants are for up to 3 years.	Closed
Funding for skills development and training in the defence industry sector The Skilling Australia’s Defence Industry (SADI) grant program closed on 31 March 2024. This grant program is being revised and will open as a new stream within the Defence Industry Development Grant program in mid-2024.	Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that currently have a Defence contract, are tendering for one, are a subcontractor to a defence prime or contracted through the Prime's supply chain to deliver on defence projects. Defence Industry Associations training their own staff or facilitating training to businesses they are representing. Defence Industry Associations applying for funding for eligible activities for the eli…	A grant between $5,000 and $500,000 to undertake various defence skills training activities. You may apply for multiple grants or group multiple eligible activities into one application. The funding is capped at $500,000 in a six-year period from 2020–21 to 2025–26 for: each eligible business; and each industry associa…	Closed
Funding for small events in regional Western Australia Opening date: Monday 15 June 2026 Mon 15 Jun 2026	Individuals or organisations running small events in regional WA.	Funding between $5,000 and $40,000.	Coming soon
Funding for small to medium businesses in Northern Australia to scale up and diversify This program has received a high level of interest through the first assessment rounds.	Small and medium business (up to 199 employees), including Indigenous businesses.	Grants between $50,000 and $2 million. Grant amounts can be up to 50% of eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding for small to medium manufacturing enterprises to increase advanced manufacturing capabilities in the Northern Territory Matched funding of between $25,000 and $500,000.	Small to medium manufacturing enterprises.	Matched funding of between $25,000 and $500,000.	Closed
Funding for Space businesses to translate research and ideas into commercial outcomes Grants of between $1 million to $20 million, up to 50% of the eligible project expenditure.	You can apply if you meet the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria are a set of rules that describe who we can consider for this grant. You can apply if you: are an eligible entity have an eligible project have eligible expenditure. The rules are in the grant opportunity guidelines.	Grants of between $1 million to $20 million, up to 50% of the eligible project expenditure.	Open
Funding for Space businesses who are developing new products and manufacturing processes Grants of between $1 million to $20 million, up to 50% of the eligible project expenditure.	Space businesses who want to enter new markets or integrate into supply chains.	Grants of between $1 million to $20 million, up to 50% of the eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding for TAS farmers for mediation costs Closing date: Sunday 31 May 2026 Sun 31 May 2026	TAS farmers experiencing financial difficulties.	Funding of $3,000.	Open
Funding for TAS small businesses to purchase electric delivery vans and cargo e-bikes Applications will close when the funding has been fully allocated.	Tasmanian small businesses and sole traders.	Funding of up to $25,000.	Closed
Funding for Tasmanian business energy efficiency audits Closing date: Friday 30 June 2028 Fri 30 Jun 2028	Tasmanian businesses wanting to improve their energy efficiency.	Funding of up to $1,000.	Open
Funding for Tasmanian businesses to create trade opportunities Funding of up to $10,000.	Tasmanian businesses.	Funding of up to $10,000.	Closed
Funding for Tasmanian competition, championship and sporting events Closing date: Thursday 20 May 2027 Thu 20 May 2027	Event organisers.	Funding of up to $10,000.	Open
Funding for Tasmanian employers to improve literacy and numeracy in their workplace Applications for Workplace Grants close 31 May 2026, and applications for Get Ready Grants close 1 February 2027.	Tasmanian organisations, businesses and peak bodies.	Between $5,000 and $65,000.	Closed
Funding for Tasmanian-based advanced manufacturing enterprises Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Tue 30 Jun 2026	Tasmanian-based advanced manufacturing enterprises.	Funding between $1,500 and $20,000.	Open
Funding for the delivery of regional community precincts with local partners This program is currently paused to new applications.	State and Territory governments, local governments, regional universities and not-for-profit organisations, including indigenous organisations.	Funding of between $5 million to $50 million.	Unknown
Funding for trade exposed Safeguard facilities to reduce emissions Applications will be assessed in batches.	Owners or operators of a trade-exposed Safeguard Mechanism facility that is not a new or expanded coal or gas production facility.	A grant amount of $500,000 to $50,000,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding for trade exposed Safeguard facilities to reduce emissions The Powering the Regions Fund – Safeguard Transformation Stream Round 2 grant opportunity will provide up to $50 million to trade exposed facilities to reduce their emissions and contribute to meeting Australia’s emissions reduction targets.	Owners or operators of a trade-exposed Safeguard Mechanism facility that is not a new or expanded coal or gas production facility.	A grant of $500,000 to $50,000,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible project expenditure.	Open
Funding for VIC farmers to improve drought management and preparedness Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Tue 30 Jun 2026	Victorian primary production businesses.	Funding of between $5,000 and $10,000 depending on where the primary production business is located.	Open
Funding for VIC landowners to undertake restoration projects Closing date: Friday 31 July 2026 Fri 31 Jul 2026	Private landholders in Victoria.	Funding varies.	Open
Funding for VIC primary producers impacted by January 2026 bushfires Closing date: Wednesday 21 October 2026 Wed 21 Oct 2026	VIC primary producers impacted by the January 2026 bushfires.	Funding of up to $75,000.	Open
Funding for VIC small and medium-sized freight operators to shift to low emissions vehicles Funding of up to $300,000.	VIC small and medium-sized freight operators.	Funding of up to $300,000.	Closed
Funding for VIC small businesses impacted by prolonged power outages $3,088 per week for up to 3 weeks.	VIC businesses impacted by the January 2026 bushfire and associated heatwave.	$3,088 per week for up to 3 weeks.	Closed
Funding for Victorian defence businesses to work with Hanwha Australia Apply at any time.	Victorian defence industry businesses.	Matched funding of between $2,000 and $100,000.	Open
Funding for Victorian early-stage AgTech startups Funding of up to $50,000.	Victorian early-stage AgTech startups.	Funding of up to $50,000.	Closed
Funding for WA based companies in the mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector Apply at any time.	Western Australian companies in the METS sector.	Matched funding of up to $250,000 per approved project.	Open
Funding for WA businesses to participate in wind turbine manufacturing and servicing supply chains Closing date: Thursday 20 May 2027 Thu 20 May 2027	WA businesses in wind energy manufacturing.	Funding varies.	Open
Funding for WA health and medical life sciences companies Funding of up to $5,000.	WA health and medical life sciences companies.	Funding of up to $5,000.	Closed
Funding for WA small businesses impacted by Tropical Cyclone Narelle Apply at any time.	WA small businesses impacted by Tropical Cyclone Narelle and/or associated flooding.	Funding of up to $5,000.	Open
Funding for Western Australian farmers' markets operators Closing date: Friday 31 December 2027 Fri 31 Dec 2027	Farmers' markets operators in WA.	Funding of up to $50,000.	Open Ongoing Ongoing
Funding medical researchers to accelerate into practice promising drugs and devices A grant of up to $15 million for topic A and $13.5 million for topic B, to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure.	Eligible organisations seeking to accelerate into practice promising drugs and devices that reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease and complications of diabetes.	A grant of up to $15 million for topic A and $13.5 million for topic B, to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure.	Closed
Funding medical researchers to analyse and share existing data infrastructure in new ways Funding for researchers to support projects using existing data infrastructure types to create or apply new approaches for an unmet medical need.			Closed
Funding medical researchers to analyse and share existing data infrastructure in new ways Grants of up to $2.5 million for projects that support researchers to improve on existing research data infrastructure platforms and achieve better health care outcomes.	Eligible organisations seeking to develop better data health intelligence to improve health care delivery.	Grants of up to $2.5 million for projects that support researchers to improve on existing research data infrastructure platforms and achieve better health care outcomes.	Closed
Funding medical researchers to analyse and share existing data infrastructure in new ways Grants of up to $2.5 million, to cover up to 100% of eligible project costs.	Eligible organisations seeking to develop better data health intelligence to improve health care delivery.	Grants of up to $2.5 million, to cover up to 100% of eligible project costs.	Closed
Funding medical researchers to analyse and share existing data infrastructure in new ways Grants of up to $2.5 million to cover up to 100% of eligible project costs.	Eligible organisations seeking to develop better data health intelligence to improve health care delivery.	Grants of up to $2.5 million to cover up to 100% of eligible project costs.	Closed
Funding medical researchers to investigate pathophysiological mechanisms of disease Grants of up to $1 million for small scale development projects, to be concluded within 2 years.	Eligible organisations seeking to generate knowledge to support new diagnostics, devices and therapies for people living with cardiovascular disease and diabetes.	Grants of up to $1 million for small scale development projects, to be concluded within 2 years.	Closed
Funding opportunities for research and innovation to benefit rural industries Please check the Funding opportunities page on the AgriFutures Australia website for current Requests for Quote (RFQs) and Open Calls for Research.	Organisations conducting research and delivering innovation that aims to strengthen and future-proof established and emerging rural industries.	Funding varies depending on the RFQ or Open Call.	Open
Funding projects that identify and add Indigenous values to Australian Heritage places The First Nations Heritage Grants Program aims to assist in adding Indigenous values to Australia’s World and National Heritage listed places. The program also seeks to aid the identification of culturally significant First Nations places.	Eligible organisations, government bodies, entities and individuals.	Grants between $25,000 and $250,000.	Closed
Funding projects that support places on Australia’s National Heritage List Grants between $25,000 and $400,000.	Places on Australia’s National Heritage List.	Grants between $25,000 and $400,000.	Closed
Funding support for First Nations artists, creatives and organisations in Western Sydney Funding between $10,000 and $100,000.	First Nations artists, creatives and organisations in Western Sydney.	Funding between $10,000 and $100,000.	Closed
Funding support stakeholders who represent existing regional innovation precincts and places Funding of up to $3 million.	Corporations based in regional QLD.	Funding of up to $3 million.	Closed
Funding the delivery of training and advice to Australian farmers to reduce emissions. Grants between $1 million and $17.5 million covering up to 100% of eligible project expenditure.	Organisations such as rural service and extension providers, natural resource management organisations and First Nations groups to deliver training and advice to farmers and land managers across Australia.	Grants between $1 million and $17.5 million covering up to 100% of eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding to activate residential housing projects Funding varies.	Developers and landowners.	Funding varies.	Open
Funding to address barriers to women's participation in key industries The Building Women's Careers Program close date has been extended by one week to 5:00pm AEDT Monday, 9 December 2024.	Industry-based employers, registered unions, community organisations, registered charities and not-for-profits and partners with direct links to the construction, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and/or digital and technology industries. Partnerships with other organisations are a mandatory requirement for all projects.	The program consists of two streams: Stream One - a grant of between $3 million and $5 million. Stream Two - a grant of between $500,000 and $1 million. The grant amount will cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure.	Closed
Funding to attract non-Tasmanian screen productions to film in Tasmania Apply at any time.	Non-Tasmanian screen productions.	Funding up to $500,000.	Open
Funding to become an EV charger hosting station in NSW Closing date: Thursday 31 December 2026 Thu 31 Dec 2026	Landowners or leaseholders.	Funding varies.	Open
Funding to boost participation of girls and women in STEM and entrepreneurship Are you looking for information on grant application assessments or timeframes? Log into the grants portal to find out how your application is progressing.	Australian businesses, publicly funded research organisations, vocational education and training providers, TAFE institutions and not-for-profit organisations to deliver projects that support women and girls to build STEM skills and succeed in STEM education and careers.	Grants between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 for projects that increase women’s and girls’ participation in STEM and entrepreneurship.	Closed
Funding to build cyber resilience and capability of small businesses The Small Business Cyber Resilience Service is now available to provide support for small businesses to improve their cyber security and recover from a cyber incident.	Australian companies and not-for-profit organisations including publicly funded research organisations and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporations.	A total of $8.1 million over 3 years from 2024-25 to 2026-27 will be available for the program. The maximum grant amount is $8.1 million. We expect applications will be for the maximum grant available.	Closed
Funding to build cyber security protections for consumers One grant will be awarded, up to a maximum of $1.7 million.	An Internet of Things (IoT) peak body.	One grant will be awarded, up to a maximum of $1.7 million.	Closed
Funding to build fresh produce suppliers’ understanding of the Food and Grocery Code Are you looking for information on grant application assessments or timeframes? Log into the grants portal to find out how your application is progressing.	Grants are available for national fresh produce industry associations that represent one or more of the following supplier categories subject to the Code, specifically: fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, fresh mushrooms.	A total of up to $2 million, to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure is available for up to 3 grants.	Open
Funding to conserve and protect National Heritage Listed places The Australian Heritage Grants 2024-25 provides up to $5.347 million in funding for National Heritage List places to conserve and protect places of historic and national heritage value, and increase engagement with the public.	Site owners or site managers of National Heritage Listed places, with support from these entities.	A grant of up to $400,000, to cover up to 80% of eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding to conserve and protect National Heritage Listed places Are you looking for information on grant application assessments or timeframes? Log into the grants portal to find out how your application is progressing.	Grants are available for National Heritage Listed place site owners, or eligible entities with a current letter of support from the site owner of the listed place/s.	A grant of up to $400,000, to cover up to 80% of eligible expenditure.	Closed
Funding to conserve, protect and manage Australia’s threatened native species This opportunity provides funding to deliver improved long-term outcomes for threatened species by developing methods, tools, technologies, or products to manage the impact of broad-scale threats.	Organisations who are developing innovative approaches to threat abatement for the conservation of threatened species.	A grant of up to $3 million, to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure.	Closed
Funding to construct urban infrastructure projects through local partnerships This program is currently paused to new applications.	Australian local, state and territory government agencies or bodies, incorporated not-for-profit organisations, and universities.	Funding of $5 million to $50 million, to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure.	Open
Funding to create a national centre to support and grow the Australian quantum industry The grant will provide funding to create a centre that will undertake industry growth activities to catalyse industry growth, support collaborative research and strengthen Australia’s position as a global quantum leader.	Businesses applying as a consortia with an eligible lead applicant. One of the consortia partners must be an Australian industry-based partner working in the quantum sector.	Up to $18.5 million over 4 years for up to 75% of eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding to create events and initiatives in drought affected VIC communities Applications may close earlier if fully subscribed.	Event and program organisers.	Funding of between $1,500 and $5,000 per event.	Closed
Funding to deliver innovative projects to improve the quality or availability of cyber security professionals in Australia Grants from $250,000 up to $3 million to fund 50% of eligible project expenditure.	Organisations partnering together to find innovative new ways to improve the quality or availability of cyber security professionals in Australia.	Grants from $250,000 up to $3 million to fund 50% of eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding to deliver mental health services for emergency service workers and their families A grant of up to $3 million.	Organisations with experience delivering mental health services targeted to emergency services workers and has the capability to deliver these services nationally.	A grant of up to $3 million.	Closed
Funding to deliver the Accelerator to improve outcomes for diabetes and cardiovascular disease The maximum grant amount is $47 million.	Eligible organisations seeking to deliver the Accelerator.	The maximum grant amount is $47 million.	Closed
Funding to design, pilot, test and promote a national, self-sustaining, Cyber Security industry professionalisation scheme The Growing and Professionalising the Cyber Security Industry grant opportunity provides funding of $1.9 million to design, pilot, test and promote a self sustainable, industry professionalisation scheme which will reduce barriers for industry entry and create clear pathways of education and skills for employees and employers in the industry.	An entity incorporated in Australia.	A grant of up to $1.9 million, to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure.	Closed
Funding to develop an antimony processing industry in VIC Closing date: Tuesday 23 June 2026 Tue 23 Jun 2026	Australian registered companies and organisations.	Funding varies.	Open
Funding to develop and advance hydrogen hub concepts to investment ready projects Matched grant funding from $500,000 to $3 million.	Eligible entities To be eligible you must have an Australian business number (ABN). You must also be an entity incorporated in Australia, or an Australian State/Territory Government agency or body. Joint applications Your application must be a joint application with at least one project partner. However, we prefer applications with multiple project partners. Joint applications must have a lead organisation. They'll b…	Matched grant funding from $500,000 to $3 million.	Closed
Funding to develop capabilities to win work for the Joint Strike Fighter Program The program closed to receiving new applications on 8 August 2024. Please contact us for any enquiries.	An Australian company, university, research organisation or cooperative research centre.	Grants from $150,000 to $1.5 million to fund up to 50% of eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding to develop government solutions to support SMEs engaging with modern awards Applicants that completed a successful Feasibility project will be invited to submit an application for Proof of Concept funding.	Small to medium enterprises.	Grants up to $100,000 for your feasibility project. If your feasibility project is successful, you may receive up to $1 million to develop your proof of concept.	Closed
Funding to develop lower-cost solutions for measuring soil organic carbon stocks Up to $5 million of grant funding to cover up to 80% of eligible project expenditure.	Australian researchers, entrepreneurs, inventors, start-ups, AgTech companies and other carbon or soil service providers who have a relevant novel product or process to commercialise.	Up to $5 million of grant funding to cover up to 80% of eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding to develop methane abatement technologies in the resources sector for coal and gas Funding of between $1 million and $5 million.	Australian publicly funded research organisations, universities and non-profit research organisations.	Funding of between $1 million and $5 million.	Closed
Funding to develop solutions for a cyber security challenge identified by government Grants from $50,000 to $100,000 for a Feasibility project. If your Feasibility project is successful, you may receive up to $1 million to develop a proof of concept.	Small to medium enterprises.	Grants from $50,000 to $100,000 for a Feasibility project. If your Feasibility project is successful, you may receive up to $1 million to develop a proof of concept.	Closed
Funding to develop solutions for government challenges involving renewables and low emissions The Proof of Concept guidelines have been updated with new open and closing dates, project period (section 4.2) and the expected timing for the grant opportunity (section 8.3).	Small to medium enterprises.	Grants from $50,000 to $100,000 for a renewables and low emissions Feasibility project. If your Feasibility project is successful, you may receive up to $1 million to develop a proof of concept.	Closed
Funding to develop solutions for market-led challenges using quantum technologies Application open dates and project dates have been updated to reflect a new launch date for Stage 2 (2 July 2025).	Consortia that include at least one Australian industry-based partner and one Australian research organisation.	Grants from $100,000 to $500,000 for a Stage 1 Feasibility project. If your Stage 1 Feasibility project is successful, you may receive up to $5 million for a Stage 2 Demonstrator project.	Open
Funding to develop solutions for market-led challenges using quantum technologies Grants from $100,000 to $500,000 for a Stage 1 Feasibility project.	Consortia that include at least one Australian industry-based partner and one Australian research organisation.	Grants from $100,000 to $500,000 for a Stage 1 Feasibility project. If your Stage 1 Feasibility project is successful, you may receive up to $5 million for a Stage 2 Demonstrator project.	Closed
Funding to develop technologies for the decarbonisation of energy-intensive industries A grant from $150,000 to $3,500,000, to cover up to 25% of eligible project expenditure.	Industry organisations in partnership with Austrian counterparts who are eligible for the grant under the Australia-Austria Call 2024: Industrial Decarbonisation program.	A grant from $150,000 to $3,500,000, to cover up to 25% of eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding to encourage ongoing investment and innovation in the Australian automotive industry You can receive cash payments to cover eligible investment in research and development, and plant and equipment. You can also receive cash payments for activities related to the production of motor vehicles, engines and engine components.	You must be an Australian motor vehicle producer (MVP) or you must be a non-MVP. a non-MVP includes the following; Automotive Component Producer (ACP); Automotive Machine Tool and Automotive Tooling Producer (AMTP); or Automotive Service Provider (ASP).	You can receive cash payments to cover eligible investment in research and development, and plant and equipment. You can also receive cash payments for activities related to the production of motor vehicles, engines and engine components.	Closed
Funding to establish a Powering Australia Industry Growth Centre The grant amount will be up to 60 per cent of eligible expenditure up to a maximum of $14 million. You are responsible for the remaining eligible and ineligible project costs.	Australian industry organisations, research institutions and partnerships with expertise in renewable technology.	The grant amount will be up to 60 per cent of eligible expenditure up to a maximum of $14 million. You are responsible for the remaining eligible and ineligible project costs. Contributions to your project must be cash. You cannot use funding from other Commonwealth, state, territory or local government sources to fund…	Closed
Funding to establish hydrogen hubs in regional Australia Matched grant funding from $30 million to $70 million.	Hydrogen industry-led consortia with investment ready clean hydrogen projects.	Matched grant funding from $30 million to $70 million.	Closed
Funding to establish or expand a Heritage Agreement Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Tue 30 Jun 2026	SA land-owners.	Funding varies.	Open
Funding to explore innovative ideas and make discoveries of great potential in research healthcare Between $250,000 and $1 million to develop a research plan.	Researchers with innovative projects in the health and medical sector.	Between $250,000 and $1 million to develop a research plan. Up to $50 million over 5 years to implement your research plan.	Closed
Funding to foster connection, education, and stewardship of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area A grant of up to $2 million to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure.	Entities seeking to support the engagement of citizen scientists in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and/or its catchments.	A grant of up to $2 million to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure.	Closed
Funding to foster creative and inquiry-based learning in young people Grants from $20,000 to $100,000.	Organisations that deliver maker projects to students and youth under 18 years. A particular focus are under-represented groups, including girls, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, youth living in regional, rural and remote locations, people with disability and people from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.	Grants from $20,000 to $100,000.	Closed
Funding to foster creative and inquiry-based learning in young people Due to technical issues, the application close date was extended to 15 August 2024. The grant opportunity guidelines have been updated to reflect the new date.	Organisations that deliver maker projects to students and youth under 18 years. A particular focus are under-represented groups including young women and girls, First Nations peoples, youth living in regional, rural and remote locations, youth with a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background, people with disability and people from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.	Grants from $20,000 to $100,000.	Closed
Funding to foster creative and inquiry-based STEM learning in young people Closing date: Wednesday 17 June 2026 5:00pm AEST Wed 17 Jun 2026 5:00pm AEST	Organisations that deliver community‑based Maker Projects for students and youth under 18 years of age. The opportunity particularly supports projects that increase access and participation for groups historically under‑represented in STEM, including: women and girls First Nations peoples young people living in regional, rural and remote areas people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds peopl…	Grants from $20,000 to $100,000.	Open Ongoing Ongoing
Funding to help Australian business join space industry supply chains. Applications for each intake will close as follows:	Australian businesses with a demonstrated domestic and/or international space supply chain opportunity.	Grants from $250,000 up to $1 million to fund up to 75 per cent of eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding to help Australian businesses and research institutions complete space projects Grants from $750,000 to $10,000,000 for space projects.		Grants from $750,000 to $10,000,000 for space projects. Grant amount will be up to 75% of eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Funding to hold Aboriginal key cultural events and activities in NSW Funding between $1,000 to $20,000.	Eligible NSW Aboriginal owned and controlled organisations.	Funding between $1,000 to $20,000.	Closed
Funding to innovate medical research Additional funding is available for the MRFF 2022 Frontier Health and Medical Research Grant Opportunity, extending funding for the program to 2033.	Researchers with innovative projects in the health and medical sector.	Up to $25 million per program of research.	Open
Funding to install a metering and monitoring system Applications may close earlier if fully committed.	Organisations within NSW installing energy metering and monitoring systems.	Matched funding of between $20,001 and $100,000 to cover up to 50% of project costs.	Closed
Funding to install solar panels on eligible apartment buildings and multi-unit dwellings in NSW Closing date: Friday 4 December 2026 Fri 4 Dec 2026	NSW residential owners corporations.	Funding of up to $150,000 per project.	Open
Funding to invest in capabilities to address supply chain vulnerabilities Grants from $50,000 to $2 million.	A manufacturing business or a business within the manufacturing supply chain for critical products identified in the Sovereign Manufacturing Capability Plan.	Grants from $50,000 to $2 million.	Closed
Funding to invest in collaborative regional projects As a part of the May 2023 Budget, the Australian Government has announced that it will repurpose funding from various technology-focused programs to better support Australia’s technology industry. This program will not be continuing, and grants will no longer be awarded.		Grants from $250,000 to $500,000.	Closed
Funding to make a range of workplace changes Applications may be made at any time.	Workers with a disability or mental health condition.	Funding varies.	Open Ongoing Ongoing
Funding to manage and clean up marine debris in the Great Barrier Reef A grant of up to $3.5 million to cover eligible expenditure.	Companies, not for profits and research organisations offering innovation solutions to the impact and clean-up of marine debris.	A grant of up to $3.5 million to cover eligible expenditure.	Closed
Funding to plan regional community precincts with local partners This program is currently paused to new applications.	State and Territory governments, local governments, regional universities, not-for-profit organisations, including indigenous organisations.	Funding of between $500,000 and $5 million.	Unknown
Funding to plan urban infrastructure projects through local partnerships This program is currently paused to new applications.	Australian local, state and territory government agencies or bodies, incorporated not-for-profit organisations, and urban universities.	Funding of $500,000 to $5 million, to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure.	Open
Funding to progress critical mineral development From $1 million to $30 million of funding.		From $1 million to $30 million of funding.	Closed
Funding to promote development and implementation of innovative clinical trials This program provides funding to promote development and implementation of 'adaptive platform' and 'registry based' clinical trial methodologies, that will be used to conduct world-class health and medical research in areas of unmet medical need.	Eligible organisations that can support innovative clinical trial projects to improve health benefits for Australians.	Grants of up to $5 million. Maximum grant amount varies by funding stream and/or topic.	Closed
Funding to promote development and implementation of innovative clinical trials Grants of up to $7 million. Maximum grant amount varies by funding stream and/or topic.	Eligible organisations that can support clinical trial projects to improve health benefits for Australians.	Grants of up to $7 million. Maximum grant amount varies by funding stream and/or topic.	Closed
Funding to purchase energy efficient equipment upgrades for small and medium businesses The grant opportunity provides eligible small and medium businesses up to $25,000 to purchase energy efficient equipment to reduce and manage energy usage and costs.	This grant opportunity is for small and medium sized businesses with an employee headcount of 1 to 199 employees.	A grant of up to $25,000, to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure. There is a total of $41.241 million available for this grant opportunity. Grant funding will be distributed between states and territories based on the distribution of small and medium sized businesses nationally. Refer to Appendix A in the grant op…	Closed
Funding to repair, replace or improve public boating infrastructure in NSW Closing date: Friday 30 June 2028 Fri 30 Jun 2028	Owners, operators or managers of public boating infrastructure in NSW.	Funding of between $5,000 and $300,000.	Open
Funding to support advisory services to lift small businesses’ digital adoption Are you looking for information on grant application assessments or timeframes? Log into the grants portal to find out how your application is progressing.	Small business advisory service providers.	Funding of $25.136 million allocated across three coverage areas over 5 years.	Closed
Funding to support carbon capture utilisation and storage technologies Grants of up to $15 million.	Organisations undertaking projects that support the CO2 capture and CO2 utilisation technologies.	Grants of up to $15 million.	Closed
Funding to support current and emerging regional leaders to develop leadership and resilience skills Grants from $250,000 and $5 million.	Organisations who are equipped to engage community and businesses to improve the capacity and capability of local participants to support their regions’ economic and social wellbeing, especially through future challenges.	Grants from $250,000 and $5 million.	Closed
Funding to support decarbonisation projects at mining and manufacturing facilities Closing date: Tuesday 9 June 2026 Tue 9 Jun 2026	Mining and manufacturing facilities reporting under the NSW National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) scheme.	Funding between $500,000 and $10 million.	Open
Funding to support employee training to meet industry and business needs in TAS Closing date: Thursday 31 December 2026 Thu 31 Dec 2026	Partnerships between Skills Tasmania endorsed registered training organisations, employers, business and industry groups.	Funding of up to $50,000 for small grants and up to $250,000 for large grants.	Open
Funding to support feasibility studies for low emission feed supplement solutions for grazing animals Grant funding from $250,000 to $1 million.	Australian entities with relevant IP, research and resource capacity to demonstrate the feasibility of your new and/or repurposed technology solutions for delivering low emission feed supplements to grazing animals.	Grant funding from $250,000 to $1 million.	Closed
Funding to support projects that address skills gaps in priority sectors in VIC Funding varies.	Business, business industry group, dual sector university or TAFE headquartered in Victoria.	Funding varies.	Closed
Funding to support regional and remote airports meet the requirements of the Screener Accreditation Scheme This information reflects the previous government. It is in the process of being updated.	You must be invited to apply as an eligible regional or remote airport as identified by The Department of Home Affairs.	Grants of up to $25,000 per year covering 100% of eligible expenditure.	Open
Funding to support Tasmanian events Applications will remain open until 21 May 2026, or until funding is exhausted, whichever occurs first.	Event organisers delivering an event in Tasmania.	Matched funding of up to $10,000.	Closed
Funding to support the Australian automotive sector as it transitions to selling and repairing more Electric Vehicles (EVs) Applications for the current round will close on 30 April 2026 and reopen for the next round shortly after the start of the 2026/27 financial year. The program will run until 30 April 2028.	Automotive dealerships and EV repairers throughout Australia.	Up to $3,000 per eligible fixed smart EV charging plug(s) or portable DC EV charger(s) at your site. Portable units must cost at least $2,500 to qualify. The maximum rebate amount for multiple chargers per eligible site is up to $21,000.	Open
Funding to support the establishment of space launch facilities in WA Funding between $200,000 and $1.75 million.	Businesses operating in the space industry.	Funding between $200,000 and $1.75 million.	Closed
Funding to support training and pathways to employment Closing date: Thursday 18 June 2026 Thu 18 Jun 2026	Tasmanian organisations, businesses and employers.	Funding of up to $200,000.	Open
Funding to support WA start-ups and small businesses to commercialise and innovate Matched funding of up to $50,000.	Western Australian start-ups and small businesses.	Matched funding of up to $50,000.	Closed
Funding to support zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) technologies The application and assessment process typically involves a 2-stage application process, with an EOI and a full application.	Eligible Australian ZEV projects.	Minimum funding of $500,000.	Open
Funding to undertake research which informs government policy responses to regional issues The grant amount will be up to $400,000 plus GST	To be eligible you must be the Regional Australia Institute Ltd (ABN 65 152 955 667)	The grant amount will be up to $400,000 plus GST	Closed
Funding to validate and demonstrate solutions to reduce methane emissions from grazing animals Funding from $1 million up to $3 million to cover up to 80% of eligible expenditure.	Incorporated entities, incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust, co-operatives, publicly funded research organisations (PFRO), Australian state/territory Government agency or body.	Funding from $1 million up to $3 million to cover up to 80% of eligible expenditure.	Closed
Funding to validate and demonstrate technology solutions to deliver low emissions feed supplements to grazing animals Funding to validate and demonstrate technology solutions to deliver low emissions feed supplements to grazing animals.	Australian entities with relevant IP, research and resource capacity to validate and demonstrate technology solutions for delivering low emissions feed supplements to grazing animals.	Funding to validate and demonstrate technology solutions to deliver low emissions feed supplements to grazing animals.	Closed
Funding towards training for individuals (including sole traders) who have lost work Apply at any time.	Individuals (including sole traders) who have lost work due to COVID-19.	Funding of up to $3000.	Open
Funding university research for future defence capability A grant of up to AUD$1 million per year for 3 years, subject to available grant funds, to fund a research project on a designated topic.	The lead Australian university in an approved MURI submission on a dedicated topic.	A grant of up to AUD$1 million per year for 3 years, subject to available grant funds, to fund a research project on a designated topic.	Unknown
Future Fuels CRC - Blending hydrogen with gas helps nation move towards decarbonisation Renewable hydrogen is a clean or ‘green’ fuel. The FFCRC researched blending hydrogen with natural gas for use in gas appliances used for cooking, heating and water heating in residential and commercial settings. These are known as ‘Type A’ appliances.			Unknown
Get advice and funding to take your novel idea to market Accelerating Commercialisation provided advice and funding to get your novel product, process or service to market. This program is closed.	You can apply if your business meets the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria are a set of rules that describe who we can consider for this opportunity. You can apply if you: have an eligible business structure are a Research Commercialisation Entity or Eligible Partner Entity have a project with a novel product, process service have evidence of your ability to fund at least 50% of eligible project expendit…	You’ll be paired with an independent facilitator. Your facilitator will make recommendations to take your project from prototype to your first commercial sales and they’ll help you apply for the commercialisation grant.	Closed
Get Customs duty and GST exemptions The Tradex Scheme Policy and Administrative Guidelines have been updated to clarify areas of the Tradex legislation that may not be clear. Key areas are:	Importers who will export identified goods within 12 months.	Customs duty and goods and services tax (GST) exemption on goods that you import.	Open
Get funding for genomics research projects Up to $5 million for genomics research projects.	In Round 1, researchers with projects in one of the following areas: cancers and diseases with high mortality and low survivability paediatric acute care genomic research for clinically ill children ethical, legal and social issues related to genomics in health care	Up to $5 million for genomics research projects.	Open
Get help from a research service provider RSPs are scientific or technical service providers that you can engage to conduct R&D activities on your behalf.			Unknown
Get help to improve your business and take advantage of growth opportunities Growth services provided businesses with advice and funding to grow their business and become more competitive in global markets. This program is closed.	Businesses working within, or supporting, one of the growth sectors who want assistance to grow and enter new markets.	You’ll be paired with an independent facilitator. Your facilitator will assess your business then recommend operational and growth opportunities, and give advice on applying for the Growth Grant.	Closed
Get help with research to take your idea or innovation forward Innovation Connections provided advice and funding to get research projects underway in your business. This program is closed.	Businesses working within, or supporting, one of the growth sectors who want to research an idea with commercial potential.	You’ll be paired with an independent facilitator. Your facilitator will make recommendations for your research project, connect you with research institutions and help you apply for a grant to fund your researchers.	Closed
Get investment to develop and commercialise your biomedical discoveries As an investee company, you may contact a licensed fund manager at any time to seek investment.	Early-stage biomedical companies.	Investment to develop and commercialise biomedical discoveries.	Closed
Giant Leap – investing in mission driven Australian founders James Chin Moody, Will Richardson and Amanda Goodman.			Unknown
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Grant recipient Powering Australia Limited has been funded to establish the Powering Australia Industry Growth Centre to help Australian businesses manufacture renewable energy technologies locally.			Unknown
Grants for 2022 National Science Week engagement activities Grants from $2,000 to $20,000 to increase community participation in science engagement activities.	Individuals and organisations.	Grants from $2,000 to $20,000 to increase community participation in science engagement activities.	Closed
Grants for 2023 National Science Week engagement activities Grants of between $2,000 and $20,000 for community participation in National Science Week 2023 activities.	Individuals and organisations.	Grants of between $2,000 and $20,000 for community participation in National Science Week 2023 activities.	Closed
Grants for 2024 National Science Week engagement activities. Grants of between $2,000 and $20,000 for community participation in National Science Week 2024 activities.	Individuals and organisations.	Grants of between $2,000 and $20,000 for community participation in National Science Week 2024 activities.	Closed
Grants for 2025 National Science Week engagement activities Grants of between $2,000 and $20,000 for community participation in National Science Week 2025 activities.	Individuals and organisations.	Grants of between $2,000 and $20,000 for community participation in National Science Week 2025 activities.	Closed
Grants for 2026 National Science Week engagement activities Are you looking for information on grant application assessments or timeframes? Log into the grants portal to find out how your application is progressing.	Individuals and organisations	Grants of between $2,000 and $20,000 for community participation in National Science Week 2026 activities.	Closed
Grants for business projects that benefit the Collie region in WA Closing date: Wednesday 30 June 2027 Wed 30 Jun 2027	Small to medium enterprises and organisations undertaking projects in the Collie region of WA.	Up to $100,000.	Open
Grants for communities affected by the selection of the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility The site near Kimba in South Australia is no longer being pursued as the site for a National Radioactive Waste Management Facility. Read more about the Decision on the National Radioactive Waste Management Facility (NRWMF) site.	Grants are now available for projects in the Kimba community for projects that increase social cohesion and economic diversity.	Find out how to get up to $2 Million for projects to support the Kimba community.	Closed
Grants for community initiatives in Kimba and Hawker (Wallerberdina Station), South Australia Grants of between $5000 and $1 million covering up to 100% of eligible project costs.	Organisations, businesses, authorities or councils in the Kimba and Hawker regions.	Grants of between $5000 and $1 million covering up to 100% of eligible project costs.	Closed
Grants to add Indigenous values to Australia’s World and National Heritage-listed places Applicants are encouraged to apply early.	First Nations-led applicants, owners/managers of Australia’s World Heritage-listed and National Heritage-listed sites.	Grants between $25,000 and $250,000, to cover up to 80% of eligible expenditure.	Closed
Grants to assist innovation, sustainability and resilience for Australian news producers. The News Innovation Fund Grant Program is supporting Australian news producers to develop innovative business practices to increase their commercial sustainability and to improve the resilience of the sector in response to significant external pressures through innovative new projects.	Australian news organisations whose primary purpose is the creation and distribution of digital core news content and Australian enabling organisations that provide support to Australian news producers.	Grants from $10,000 to $9 million.	Open
Grants to assist the sustainability of Australian news publishers Are you looking for information on grant application assessments or timeframes? Log into the grants portal to find out how your application is progressing.	Australian news publishers producing core news content that is distributed digitally.	The minimum grant amount is $39,000 over three years and the maximum grant amount is $7.5 million over three years. The grant amount per eligible journalist is $13,000 full time equivalent (FTE) per year, or $39,000 per eligible FTE journalist over three years. If the journalist is not employed full time with the appli…	Closed
Grants to assist the sustainability of Australian news publishers The grant amount is $13,000 per eligible journalist full time equivalent (FTE).	Australian news publishers producing core news content that is distributed digitally.	The grant amount is $13,000 per eligible journalist full time equivalent (FTE). If the journalist is not employed full time with the applicant, the grant amount requested should be based on a pro-rata amount of the FTE.	Closed
Grants to boost girls' and women's participation in STEM and entrepreneurship Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship grants encourage participation of girls and women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics leading to STEM education and careers.	To apply you must be an organisation incorporated in Australia, a publicly funded research organisation or publicly funded research agency, a vocational education and training provider, a technical and further education institution or a not-for-profit organisation.	Grants between $5,000 and $250,000 for projects that increase women’s and girls’ participation in STEM and entrepreneurship.	Closed
Grants to boost participation of girls and women in STEM and entrepreneurship Grants between $500,000 and $1,000,000 for projects that increase women’s and girls’ participation in STEM and entrepreneurship.	This grant opportunity provides funding to grow and expand existing projects that support women and girls, regardless of their background, to build STEM skills and succeed in high growth employment areas.	Grants between $500,000 and $1,000,000 for projects that increase women’s and girls’ participation in STEM and entrepreneurship.	Closed
Grants to build public fast EV charging stations at dealerships and EV repairers Closing date: Friday 28 August 2026 5:00pm AEST Fri 28 Aug 2026 5:00pm AEST	Organisations building public fast EV charging stations at automotive dealerships or EV repairer sites.	Grants of up to $8 million.	Open
Grants to deliver STEM related activities and events to Australian youth under 18 years of age Grants from $20,000 to $100,000.	STEM-related organisations such as a business or university, to deliver maker projects to students and youth under 18 years of age.	Grants from $20,000 to $100,000.	Closed
Grants to improve critical air infrastructure Grants from $20,000 to $5 million to undertake essential works to improve aviation safety and access for regional communities.	Owners and operators of airports or aerodromes in regional areas of Australia.	Grants from $20,000 to $5 million to undertake essential works to improve aviation safety and access for regional communities.	Closed
Grants to improve critical air infrastructure The Regional Airports Program – Round 4 provides regional airports or aerodromes with up to $7.5 million in funding to enhance aviation safety, accessibility and climate resilience.	Owners and operators of airports or aerodromes in regional areas of Australia.	Grants from $20,000 to $7.5 million to undertake essential works to improve aviation safety, access and transition to net zero emissions for regional communities.	Closed
Grants to improve safety and accessibility of remote airstrips Grants of up to $500,000 to enhance aerodrome safety and accessibility.	Owners and operators of aerodromes in remote or very remote areas of Australia.	Grants of up to $500,000 to enhance aerodrome safety and accessibility.	Closed
Grants to improve safety and accessibility of remote airstrips Grants of up to $3 million to enhance aerodrome safety and accessibility.	Owners and operators of aerodromes in remote or very remote areas of Australia.	Grants of up to $3 million to enhance aerodrome safety and accessibility.	Closed
Grants to improve safety and accessibility of remote airstrips Grants from $5,000 to $4 million to enhance aerodrome safety and accessibility.	Owners and operators of aerodromes in remote or very remote areas of Australia.	Grants from $5,000 to $4 million to enhance aerodrome safety and accessibility.	Closed
Grants to improve safety and accessibility of remote airstrips Grants of up to $3 million to enhance aerodrome safety and accessibility.	Owners and operators of aerodromes in remote or very remote areas of Australia.	Grants of up to $3 million to enhance aerodrome safety and accessibility.	Closed
Grants to improve the quality of the local environment Grants between $5000 and $50,000, covering up to 100% of project costs.	Community and environment groups.	Grants between $5000 and $50,000, covering up to 100% of project costs.	Closed
Grants to install Community Batteries 26 May 2023: The grant opportunity guidelines have been updated to extend the end of grant commitment date to 30 September 2027.		Grants between $100,000 and $500,000 per eligible location. The grant will provide $1,000 per kilowatt hour (kWh) of battery storage capacity and up to 100% of eligible project expenditure.	Open
Grants to install Community Batteries This opportunity supports organisations to deliver community batteries in eligible locations to support lower electricity bills and emissions, support storage of excess solar energy and reduce pressure on the grid.	Distributed Network Service Providers (DNSPs) and other organisations.	Grants between $100,000 and $500,000 per eligible location. The grant will provide $1,000 per kilowatt hour (kWh) of battery storage capacity and up to 100% of eligible project expenditure.	Open
Grants to install Community Batteries 26 May 2023: The grant opportunity guidelines have been updated to extend the end of grant commitment date to 30 September 2027.	Specific organisations listed in the grant opportunity guidelines.	Grants between $100,000 and $500,000 per eligible location. The grant will provide $1000 per kilowatt hour (kWh) of battery storage capacity and up to 100% of eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Grants to promote the management of light pollution in priority coastal areas $15,000 to $50,000 covering up to 100% of eligible project expenditure.	Australian businesses that can provide practical solutions to improve conservation outcomes for threatened and/or migratory listed species protected under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).	$15,000 to $50,000 covering up to 100% of eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Grants to sponsor students to take part in STEM engagement events, activities and competitions Are you looking for information on grant application assessments or timeframes? Log into the grants portal to find out how your application is progressing.	Eligible incorporated organisations including Australian primary and secondary schools on the Australian Schools List can apply on behalf of enrolled students under 18 years.	Grants from $1,500 and up to $15,000 or $25,000 depending on the stream to sponsor eligible Australian students to participate in STEM engagement events, activities and competitions. The maximum grant amount per student for Australian hosted events is $2,000 and $7,500 for events requiring international travel.	Closed
Grants to sponsor students to take part in STEM events, activities and competitions $1,500 to $15,000 to sponsor eligible Australian students.	Schools, incorporated not for profit organisations and entities incorporated in Australia applying on behalf of a student or a group of students.	$1,500 to $15,000 to sponsor eligible Australian students.	Closed
Grants to sponsor students to take part in STEM events, activities and competitions This grant opportunity provides funding to sponsor young Australians to take part in virtual or in-person Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) engagement events, activities and competitions.	Schools, incorporated not-for-profit organisations and entities incorporated in Australia applying on the behalf of a student or group of students.	Grants of between $1,500 and $15,000 to sponsor eligible Australian students to participate in STEM engagement events, activities and competitions. The maximum grant amount per student for Australian hosted events is $2,000 and $5,000 for events requiring international travel.	Closed
Grants to sponsor students to take part in STEM events, activities and competitions Funding for this grant opportunity is now fully subscribed and applications have closed.	Schools, incorporated not-for-profit organisations and entities incorporated in Australia applying on the behalf of a student or group of students.	Grants of between $1,500 and $15,000 to sponsor eligible Australian students to participate in STEM engagement events, activities and competitions. The maximum grant amount per student for Australian hosted events is $2,000 and $5,000 for events requiring international travel.	Closed
Grants to sponsor students to take part in STEM events, activities and competitions Funding for this grant opportunity is now fully subscribed and applications have closed.	Eligible organisations, such as schools and community groups, can apply on behalf of a student or group of students.	Grants of between $1,500 and $15,000 to sponsor eligible Australian students to participate in STEM engagement events, activities and competition. The maximum grant amount per student for Australian hosted events is $2,000 and $5,000 for events requiring international travel.	Closed
Grants to support improved safety and efficiency for Australian airspace users Closing date: Monday 31 May 2027 5:00pm AEST Mon 31 May 2027 5:00pm AEST	Registered owners of crewed aircraft operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) or Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) which are shown in an approved registration database.	Up to $5,000 per eligible aircraft covering up to 50% of eligible project expenditure. Only one grant per aircraft and per device is permitted (unless you meet the eligibility criteria in section 4.1 and 4.2 of the grant opportunity guidelines.	Open
Grants to support the growth of Australia's green iron industry February 2026 – The further guidance section has been updated to include key information about:	Applicants across Australia with existing facilities and greenfield projects.	The Green Iron Investment Fund provides at least $500 million to support early movers with the upfront costs of capital works.	Closed
Grants to support the improvement of critical air infrastructure Grants will be from $20,000 to $5 million to undertake essential works to improve aviation safety and access for regional communities.	Owners and operators of airports or aerodromes in regional areas of Australia.	Grants will be from $20,000 to $5 million to undertake essential works to improve aviation safety and access for regional communities.	Closed
Grants to support the long term protection of priority threatened species. Grants of up to $500,000 to support activities that reduce the risk of extinction for priority species.	Organisations undertaking projects that support the conservation and protection of wildlife in Australia.	Grants of up to $500,000 to support activities that reduce the risk of extinction for priority species.	Closed
Grants to support the marine environment and sustainable fisheries $50,000 to $500,000 covering up to 100% of eligible project expenditure.	Australian businesses and organisations who can help improve conservation outcomes for threatened and/or migratory listed species protected under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) that interact with commercial wild-catch fisheries.	$50,000 to $500,000 covering up to 100% of eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Grants to support the protection and conservation of six priority marine turtle stocks $50,000 to $500,000 covering up to 100% of eligible project expenditure.	Australian businesses that can provide practical solutions to improve conservation outcomes for threatened and/or migratory listed species protected under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).	$50,000 to $500,000 covering up to 100% of eligible project expenditure.	Closed
Grants to unlock opportunities and expand Australia's space sector These projects will support Australian organisations to conduct joint space projects and build valuable commercial links with the Indian Space Research Organisation and the broader Indian space sector.	Australian companies and publicly funded research organisations who wish to partner with Indian organisations to deliver collaborative projects.	Grants from $1 million to $10 million.	Closed
Grants to unlock opportunities and expand Australia's space sector Please note that the Project Plan Template has been revised as at Tuesday, 17 February 2026.	Australian companies and publicly funded research organisations who wish to work with Indian organisations to deliver collaborative projects to advance the space industry.	A grant of up to $2.69 million is available. The grant amount will be up to 100 per cent of eligible project costs.	Closed
Growth programs for businesses Apply at any time.	Business owners, CEOs or managing directors.	Access to programs and expert advice to help grow your business.	Open
Guarantees for small to medium business exporters Apply at any time.	Small to medium export businesses or companies in an export supply chain.	Guarantee amounts from $350,000.	Open
Hatchtech – safer, more effective head lice treatment A human head louse with an egg			Unknown
HEARing CRC products making noise in the healthcare marketplace The HEARing CRC is known internationally for its collaborative research on cochlear implant technology and clinical services, helping Australian biomedical company Cochlear to retain its world-leading position.			Unknown
Helping build commercial scale carbon capture, use and storage assets and shared hub infrastructure In line with the October Budget 2022 the Carbon Capture Use and Storage Hubs and Technologies Programs have been discontinued with funding being redirected to other Government priorities. If you would like further information or have questions, please contact business.gov.au on 13 28 46.	Businesses involved with carbon capture, use and storage.	Grants from $5 million to $50 million.	Open
Helping redundant automotive workers find new employment For workers who were made redundant from the automotive manufacturing industry.	For workers who were made redundant from the automotive manufacturing industry.	A jobactive provider to help you find new employment. Up to $1300 funding to help pay for work-related items, training and new job support.	Closed
Heuch – empowering businesses and communities to be self-sufficient Heuch design and build customised refrigeration, environmental control, solar power and air conditioning products to meet the operating needs of customers.			Unknown
High quality internships for WA food and beverage sector businesses Apply at any time.	WA food and beverage businesses.	STEM expertise through a short-term student internship.	Open
How Australian research is transforming pig welfare In commercial pig farming, the tails of piglets are often removed a few days after birth. This practice, known as tail docking, is common worldwide. In Australia, almost 90% of piglets have their tails docked. The aim is to reduce tail biting, which can cause infection and harm pig health.			Open Ongoing Ongoing
How the R&D Tax Incentive has helped other companies Chobani uses the R&DTI to develop their award-winning yogurt.			Unknown
Hypothetical case study: Far Side – R&D in a new space Although your circumstances may appear similar to this case study, your activities may not be eligible. You need to assess your activities based on your specific circumstances. You must assess your activities against the legal requirements of the R&DTI program.			Unknown
Hypothetical Machine Learning case study Although your circumstances may appear similar to this case study, your activities may not be eligible. You must assess your activities against the legislative requirements of the R&DTI program. We recommend reading the Guide to Interpretation, before reading this case study.			Unknown
Immediate bushfire clean-up assistance for Victorians Apply at any time.	Individuals and businesses impacted by the January 2026 bushfires.	Bushfire clean-up help.	Open
Implement improved aviation security screening measures The Regional Airport Security Screening Fund allows eligible regional airports to implement new aviation security screening requirements. Eligible regional airports were invited to apply for funding.	Eligible regional airports that are invited to apply.	Funds for new equipment or to upgrade current equipment to improve aviation security screening.	Closed
Improving the security at faith-based places so communities can be free from harassment Additional Funding: On the 16 October 2023, the Commonwealth government announced a further $10 million in funding from the Confiscated Assets Account. This allocation brings the total funding to $50 million for Securing Faith-Based Places grants. The grant opportunity remains closed and no new applications for funding will be accepted.	Faith-based places at risk of crime and violence motivated by religious or racial intolerance.	Grants from $25,000 to $500,000.	Closed
Incentives for game developers, publishers and studios in QLD Apply at any time.	Games developers, publishers and studios.	Incentive amounts vary.	Open
Incentives for NSW businesses to employ workers with a work related injury or illness Apply at any time.	NSW businesses.	Incentive payments of up to $27,400 for up to 12 months.	Open
Incentives to install rooftop solar batteries Incentives vary.	NSW businesses and homeowners.	Incentives vary.	Closed
Increasing Australia’s resilience through additional onshore diesel storage Grants from $6 million to $33.3 million.	Eligible organisations with the capacity to build and independently maintain diesel fuel storage facilities.	Grants from $6 million to $33.3 million.	Closed
Industry partner organisations providing sectoral advice and support to SMEs Applications for Stage 2 of the Industry Partner Organisation grant opportunity have now closed.	Eligible organisations working in the Australian Government’s priority areas for the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) to give specialised sectoral advice and expertise to startups and innovative SMEs.	Up to $1.92 million in grant funding.	Closed
Information for registered partnerships If you haven't applied for registration yet, or are looking for general information on the programs, see our partnership program pages:			Unknown
Initial stimulus funding to enhance and improve clinical trial infrastructure in rural, regional and remote areas of Australia Grants from $5 million to $100 million.	Eligible organisations seeking to deliver clinical trial infrastructure projects in rural, regional and remote areas of Australia.	Grants from $5 million to $100 million.	Closed
Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) - future-proofing Australian manufacturing SMEs with futuremap® The IMCRC team at Sleep Corp's new facility.			Unknown
Interest free or low interest loans for low income earners Applications may be made at anytime.	ACT residents on a low income.	Interest free loans of up to $3,000 or low-interest loans of between $3,001 and $10,000.	Open
Invasive Animals CRC - researchers confident of gaining control of carp issue Dr Ken McColl is helping find new solutions to controlling carp.		Australia’s carp problem may have finally met its match if the hope of researchers and experts behind the proposed answer - the cyprinid herpesvirus (CyHV-3) – proves well founded. The potential biological control method has been investigated for several years by researchers at CSIRO’s Australian Animal Health Laborato…	Unknown
Investible Co Founders of Investible (left to right): Trevor Folsom and Creel Price			Unknown
Investment funding for Victorian SMEs wanting to grow their business	Victorian SMEs.	Investment funding.	Closed
IP Group Australia - building Australia's next leaders in technology IP Group is a world leading intellectual property commercialisation company established in the UK in 2000 through a partnership with Oxford University. In 2017 it expanded to Australia, forming IP Group Australia and partnering with the Group of Eight universities to commercialise Australian research.			Unknown
IP Group Australia and AMSL Aero – decarbonising aviation AMSL Aero’s concept for zero-emissions aviation has prompted investment from IP Group Australia.			Open
Itree Pty Ltd REACH caters for variable data quality by providing intelligent features such as name permutations, relationship pattern matching and partial matching using a configurable match confidence score. It learns over time to improve match confidence calculations.			Unknown
Jelix Ventures Jelix Ventures is supporting extraordinary founders and startups.			Open
Laila and Me Laila and Me’s Boosting Female Founders Initiative grant helped CEO and Founder, Melissa Devereaux scale her business and pursue international markets.			Open
Laronix – giving voice to the voiceless Dr Fary Ahmadi: I can't emphasise how important it is to have the R&D Tax Incentive.			Open
Latrobe Magnesium – extracting magnesium from Australia's brown coal waste Latrobe Magnesium’s demonstration plant in the Latrobe Valley has paved the way for a commercial facility.			Open Ongoing Ongoing
LAVO – fuelling Australia’s clean energy transition Jacques Markgraaff: Without the R&DTI’s assistance, LAVO would have taken a lot longer to achieve some of the incredible groundbreaking milestones that we have as a business.			Open
Lenexa Medical is modernising patient care Lenexa Medical is an Australian company founded in 2017. They specialise in finding innovative solutions to prevent pressure injury.			Unknown
Likely Theory Converlens is Likely Theory’s web-based consultation platform. It enables better engagement and consultation with communities and within departments. Converlens utilises artificial intelligence (AI) technology to process complex qualitative data.			Unknown
List of Australian Venture Capital Fund of Funds Registered AFOFs \| Conditionally Registered AFOFs			Unknown
List of Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnerships Registered ESVCLPs \| Conditionally Registered ESVCLPs			Unknown
List of Pooled Development Funds These companies are registered under the Pooled Development Funds Act 1992. The program is closed to new applicants.			Closed
List of Venture Capital Limited Partnerships Registered VCLPs \| Conditionally Registered VCLPs			Unknown
Listing on the Aboriginal Business Directory WA. Registration is ongoing.	WA Aboriginal businesses.	Listing on the Aboriginal Business Directory WA.	Open Ongoing Ongoing
Lithium Battery Systems – making batteries in Australia Company: Lithium Battery Storage Pty Ltd			Unknown
Loan for farm businesses impacted by drought Apply at any time.	Farm businesses impacted by drought.	Loans of up to $250,000.	Open
Loans for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned production companies Loans between $100,000 and $3 million.	Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned production companies.	Loans between $100,000 and $3 million.	Open
Loans for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned small businesses Apply at any time.	Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned small businesses.	Loans of between $10,000 and $5 million.	Open
Loans for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander start-ups Apply at any time.	Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and businesses.	Finance package of up to $150,000.	Open
Loans for NSW farm infrastructure Applications may be made at any time.	NSW farmers.	Loans of up to $1 million.	Closed
Loans for primary producer working capital after a disaster Applications may be made after the declaration of an eligible disaster.	Queensland primary producers impacted by an eligible disaster.	Low-interest loans up to $100,000.	Open Ongoing Ongoing
Loans for Queensland primary producers and commercial fishers Apply at any time.	Queensland primary producers and commercial fishers.	Loans of up to $1.3 million.	Open
Loans for SA aquaculture and wild fish catching businesses impacted by the March 2025 algal bloom Apply at any time.	Aquaculture and wild catch fishing businesses impacted by the marine harmful algal bloom first detected in March 2025 off the coast of SA.	Loans of up to $250,000.	Open
Loans for SA drought affected grain and livestock farmers in the Murray Mallee, Riverland and Upper North regions Closing date: Thursday 31 December 2026 Thu 31 Dec 2026	Drought impacted farmers in SA's Murray Mallee, Riverland and Upper North regions.	Low-interest loans of up to $250,000.	Open
Loans for small business working capital after a disaster Applications may be made after the declaration of an eligible disaster.	Queensland small businesses impacted by an eligible disaster.	Low-interest loans up to $100,000.	Open Ongoing Ongoing
Loans for small businesses that provide primary production related goods and services Apply at any time.	Small businesses supplying goods and services relating to primary production to farm businesses located in an eligible area.	Loans of up to $500,000.	Open
Loans for small to medium businesses to export goods or services Apply at any time.	Small to medium businesses.	Loans from $350,000.	Open
Loans for Tasmanian farmers and agribusinesses Apply at any time.	Tasmanian farmers and agribusinesses.	Low interest loans from $100,000 to $3 million.	Open Ongoing Ongoing
Loans to assist first time farmers or farmers looking to start their own business or implement succession arrangements Apply at any time.	First time farmers or farmers looking to plan and implement succession arrangements.	Loans of up to $2 million.	Open
Loans to cooperatives engaged in processing and storing primary product This scheme is ongoing, with applications assessed on a case by case basis.	South Australian cooperatives processing and storing primary product.	Loans and the associated taxation benefits.	Open Ongoing Ongoing
Loans to strengthen your farm business Apply at any time.	Farm businesses.	Loans of up to $2 million.	Open
Loans to support export growth Apply at any time.	Small to medium export businesses.	Loans of $20,000 to $350,000.	Open
Loans to support regional tourism projects Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Tue 30 Jun 2026	Businesses and organisations undertaking a regional tourism project in Tasmania.	Loans between $100,000 and $3 million.	Open
Low interest loans for disaster affected NSW primary producers Applications may be made after the declaration of an eligible disaster.	NSW primary producers.	Low interest loans of up to $130,000.	Open
Low interest loans for disaster affected NSW small businesses Applications may be made after the declaration of an eligible disaster.	NSW small businesses.	Low interest loans of up to $130,000.	Open
Low interest loans for NSW farmers Applications will be accepted until program funding is exhausted.	NSW farmers.	Loans of up to $500,000.	Open
Low-interest loans for disaster affected primary producers Applications may be made after the declaration of an eligible disaster.	Disaster affected Queensland primary producers.	Low-interest loans of up to $250,000.	Open Ongoing Ongoing
Low-interest loans for primary producers impacted by QLD monsoon trough, Cyclone Koji, Cyclone Narelle and severe weather Closing date: Friday 31 December 2027 Fri 31 Dec 2027	Queensland primary producers impacted by the QLD monsoon trough, Cyclone Koji, Cyclone Narelle and severe weather, commencing 24 December 2025.	Low-interest loans of up to $2 million.	Open Ongoing Ongoing
Low-interest loans for primary producers impacted by Western QLD surface trough, rainfall and flooding Closing date: Thursday 31 December 2026 Thu 31 Dec 2026	Queensland primary producers impacted by the Western Queensland Surface Trough and Associated Rainfall and Flooding, 21 March – 19 May 2025.	Low-interest loans of up to $5 million.	Open Ongoing Ongoing
Low-interest loans for small business disaster recovery Applications may be made after the declaration of an eligible disaster.	Queensland small businesses impacted by an eligible disaster.	Low-interest loans up to $250,000.	Open Ongoing Ongoing
Low-interest rate loans for NSW commercial fishers and aquaculture farmers Apply at any time.	NSW commercial fishers and aquaculture farmers.	Loans of up to $500,000.	Open
M3DICINE Holdings - Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled stethoscope delivers powerful diagnostic capabilities The Stethee Pro is the world’s first AI enabled, wireless digital stethoscope for cardiac and respiratory vital signs that has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), European authorities (CE) and the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).			Unknown
Manufacturing sector guide for the R&D Tax Incentive The manufacturing industry is a diverse sector. It includes commodity products such as some foods and beverages to high value-added products including automotive and aerospace components.			Open
Matched funding for start-ups and small business to access CSIRO support Applications may be made at any time	Start-ups and small to medium enterprises.	Matched funding between $10,000 and $50,000.	Open
Matched funding to develop activities that enable better translation of world-class research into business performance Apply at any time.	NSW small to medium enterprises.	Matched funding of up to $50,000.	Closed
Measuring the quality of Australia's meat industry Australia is the world’s largest exporter of lamb and mutton, but we have no practical, commercial way to measure meat quality.			Unknown
Mentoring support for VIC small business owners in selected industry sectors Applications may close earlier if fully committed.	VIC small businesses in selected industry sectors.	Mentoring sessions.	Closed
Micro-credential programs for tourism, customer service and hospitality skilling solutions Apply at any time.	Victorian tourism, event and hospitality businesses.	Micro-credentials and free training.	Open
Microequities – Investors benefit from growth of start-ups Howard Leibman, co-founder of the Microequities Venture Capital Fund.			Unknown
MJA Waterflow Waterflow is not a trading platform. Rather, it provides, at no cost; a market commentary and informs to save water market participants many hours researching water prices, availability and rule considerations.			Unknown
Modulation Rates We need to ensure that the available value of capped assistance in an ATS year is not exceeded. We do this by modulation of the payments.			Unknown
Motor vehicle duty refund on replacement vehicles Apply at any time.	Individuals in New South Wales whose vehicle has been written off during a declared natural disaster.	Motor vehicle duty refund.	Open
Network of specialised programs to support Australian tech exporters To find out more, submit an Expression of Interest form.	Market-ready tech start-up businesses.	Tailored advice and in-market experiences.	Open
No interest business loans for low income Tasmanians Applications may be made at any time.	Tasmanians with a low income.	Interest-free loans of up to $3,000.	Open
Offset your R&D costs The R&D Tax Incentive (R&DTI) is a legislated program which supports you to invest in eligible research and development (R&D) that you might not otherwise conduct by offsetting some of the associated costs.	The R&DTI is open to all industry sectors and company sizes. Any company that meets the definition of an R&D entity can apply.	A tax offset for R&D expenditure of up to $150 million.	Open
OmnisOva - Creating Allergen Safe Eggs Egg allergy is a global food safety problem that is estimated to impact over 40 million children. Allergic reactions can range from mild, such as hives, to severe, such as anaphylaxis or even death. Avoiding eggs can be challenging, with even small amounts triggering a reaction. For unknown reasons, it is taking many children much longer to ’outgrow‘ their allergy, and some remain highly allergic for life. To date, there exists no safe solution other than to try and avoid egg containing foods.			Unknown
On-site technical mentoring support for electrical workers Closing date: Monday 31 August 2026 Mon 31 Aug 2026	Electrical workers in Victoria.	Technical mentoring and support.	Open
OncoRes Medical – Breakthrough imaging targets better breast cancer surgery Dr Simon Graindorge and Dr Katharine Giles from OncoRes Medical.			Unknown
One-off payment for individuals affected by a major disaster Check the Services Australia website for declared disaster events and application deadlines.	Individuals adversely affected by a disaster.	Funding of up to $1000 for adults, $400 for children.	Open
One-on-one support for businesses affected by the summer 2026 Victorian bushfires Closing date: Saturday 31 October 2026 Sat 31 Oct 2026	Businesses affected by the summer 2026 Victorian bushfires.	Free, confidential, one-on-one support.	Open
OneVentures OneVentures is supporting founders with capital and hands on business experience.			Open
OneVentures and BiVACOR – building the first artificial alternative to a heart transplant BiVACOR’s artifical heart could help change the lives of thousands of people around the world living with heart failure.			Open
OneVentures – growing Australian venture capital OneVentures Founders - Left to right: Dr Michelle Deaker, Dr Paul Kelly, Anne-Marie Birkill			Unknown
Online program for NSW women starting or operating a small business You can apply at any time.	Women in NSW wanting to start, or who are already operating, a small business.	Fully subsidised online business training program with access to resources, events and other services.	Open Ongoing Ongoing
Opportunity to attend Fine Food Australia 2026 under the Tasmanian banner Opportunity to attend Fine Food Australia under the Tasmanian banner.	Established Tasmanian food and beverage businesses.	Opportunity to attend Fine Food Australia under the Tasmanian banner.	Closed
Opportunity to procure a government solution in the NT Deadlines will vary depending on each challenge.	NT enterprises and organisations.	The chance to negotiate a procurement contract with the NT government, and $100,000 seed funding on finalisation of a procurement contract.	Open
Other applications The following information applies to both these partnerships unless stated:			Unknown
Our Innovation Fund – growing world-class innovative technology businesses Assignar co-founder Sean McCreanor (centre) with Our Innovation Fund partners Jerry Stesel (left) and David Shein.			Unknown
Oxleigh: Innovative Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Black mass and sulfur (left) are used to produce valuable metals including nickel, manganese and cobalt (right).			Unknown
Participate as a collaboration partner in Queensland Small Business Month (QSBM) Opportunity to become a QSBM Collaboration Partner.	QLD businesses.	Opportunity to become a QSBM Collaboration Partner.	Closed
Payment plan for taxpayers affected by the increased cost of fuel Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Tue 30 Jun 2026	Eligible ABN holders.	Tailored payment plans.	Open
Payments for employers of reservists Applications may be made at any time.	Employers of reservists and self-employed reservists.	Weekly payments equal to average adult earnings.	Open
Payments for WA businesses hiring new apprentices or trainees Applications may be made at any time.	WA businesses.	The payment amount depends on the nominal term of the apprenticeship or traineeship.	Open
Payroll tax rebates for employers Payroll tax rebate.	Queensland businesses.	Payroll tax rebate.	Open
PEGRAS Asia Pacific—Treating label contamination to increase plastics recycling This form is protected by reCAPTCHA. Any personal information you give us is handled under our Privacy Policy.			Open
Ping Services – keeping an ear out for wind farms Company: Ping Services Pty Ltd			Open
Planet Protector Packaging The Boosting Female Founders Initiative grant helped Planet Protector Packaging's CEO and Founder, Joanne Howarth, to establish her second operation in Tasmania and accelerate her business growth.			Open
Pre-employment project opportunities to recruit new staff Apply at any time.	Businesses with entry level job opportunities willing to trial a new way of recruiting.	Opportunities to recruit new staff.	Open
Prizes for Australian science teachers The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science – Science Teaching Prizes award teachers with prizes for excellence in teaching in any area of science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM).	Teachers who have made significant contributions to science, technology, engineering or mathematics education.	There are 2 science teaching prizes. Winners get $250,000 in prize money, a medallion, lapel pin and an award certificate.	Open
Prizes for Australian scientists and innovators There are 5 Science Prizes ranging between $50,000 and $250,000. Winners receive prize money, a medallion, lapel pin and an award certificate.	Australian scientists and innovators, whose achievements benefit Australia and the rest of the world.	There are 5 Science Prizes ranging between $50,000 and $250,000. Winners receive prize money, a medallion, lapel pin and an award certificate.	Open
Prizes for projects that practice or preserve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems Prize is $250,000.	Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander-led projects that benefit Australian Indigenous peoples, communities or place. The project should contribute to solving a significant challenge through the practice and preservation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems.	The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems Prize is $250,000. The prize recipient receives a medallion, lapel pin, award certificate and prize money.	Open
Provides funding to build connections and deliver mentoring $32 million over 4 years.	Industry, universities, government entities and not-for-profits.	$32 million over 4 years.	Closed
Pure Battery Technologies – Refining the future Refining the future.			Unknown
Quantum Brilliance – making quantum computing an everyday technology Dr Marcus Doherty: We are a global company, we have grown from Australia and we now operate from different countries around the world.			Open
Quick response funding for NSW contemporary music artists, acts and music industry professionals Closing date: Friday 29 May 2026 Fri 29 May 2026	NSW artists, acts and music industry professionals, as well as music businesses applying on behalf of an artist or act.	Funding of up to $2,500 per person for domestic activity and up to $5,000 per person for international activity.	Open
R&D Tax Incentive customer portal help and support How you access the customer portal depends on your relationship with the applicant company.			Open
R&D Tax Incentive information sessions Information sessions are live guidance presentations designed to enable you to apply for the R&DTI with confidence. Run by program specialists, information sessions provide practical resources on the requirements of the R&DTI, cover specific topics of interest and provide time for questions and answers at the end.			Unknown
R&D Tax Incentive program charter The R&DTI program charter has been jointly developed by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (the department) and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to clearly explain:			Unknown
RayGen – world-first solar technology Company: RayGen Resources Pty Ltd			Open
Rebate for commercial fisher tracking systems Closing date: Wednesday 30 June 2027 Wed 30 Jun 2027	Queensland commercial fishers.	Rebate amount varies.	Open
Rebates for ACT businesses to purchase and install EV charging infrastructure Apply at any time.	ACT businesses operating or subcontracting fleet vehicles.	A rebate of up to $3,000.	Open
Rebates for capital cost of small-scale, on-site recycling equipment or technology Closing date: Wednesday 30 June 2027 Wed 30 Jun 2027	NSW businesses and organisations.	Rebates of up to $50,000 to cover up to 50% of the capital costs.	Open
Rebates for commercial landlords to upgrade to efficient electric systems Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Tue 30 Jun 2026	Owners, landlords and managers of commercial buildings.	Rebates of up to $50,000 at a rate of up to 75%.	Open
Rebates for digital games production Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Tue 30 Jun 2026	NSW digital games producers.	From $35,000 based on 10% of eligible Qualifying NSW Expenditure with a minimum spend of AU$350,000.	Open
Rebates for NSW sole traders and small businesses to purchase safety equipment Rebates of up to $1000.	Small businesses in NSW.	Rebates of up to $1000.	Open
Rebates for producers to purchase essential electronic identification (eID) equipment Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Tue 30 Jun 2026	Sheep and goat producers in SA.	Rebate amounts vary.	Open
Rebates for sheep and farmed goat producers to purchase electronic identification (eID) devices Closing date: Wednesday 30 June 2027 Wed 30 Jun 2027	Sheep and farmed goat producers in SA.	Rebate on the purchase price of eligible eID devices of 25% up to a cap of 47.5 cents (GST exclusive) per tag.	Open
Rebates for small businesses located in the Barwon region to implement water saving initiatives Apply at any time.	Small businesses that are Barwon Water customers.	Rebates for 50% of the total expenditure up to a maximum of $1,500 per property.	Open
Rebates for TAS primary producers accessing carbon farming advice This program is available until all funds are expended.	Tasmanian primary producers.	Rebate of up to $10,000.	Open
Rebates for Tasmanian farm vehicles Applications may be made at any time.	Tasmanian farmers.	Rebates of up to 40% on motor taxes.	Open
Rebates for VIC drought impacted farmers to help them control kangaroo numbers Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Tue 30 Jun 2026	VIC primary producers.	Up to 3 rebates of $450.	Open
Rebates for WA businesses employing new Indigenous employees Payroll tax rebate.	WA small to medium size businesses.	Payroll tax rebate.	Open
Rebates on the purchase of handheld eID equipment Closing date: Monday 31 August 2026 Mon 31 Aug 2026	Sheep and goat producers and licenced stock and station agents in NSW.	50% rebate on the cost of eligible items, up to $1,500 (GST exclusive).	Open
Rebates on water bills for eligible QLD businesses Closing date: Friday 31 December 2027 Fri 31 Dec 2027	QLD owner-operated businesses that use water for irrigation and earn primary production income.	Rebates on water bills.	Open
Rebates to unlock large scale subdivision work on King Island Closing date: Sunday 31 May 2026 Sun 31 May 2026	Property owners developing land on King Island.	Rebates of up to $25,000 per lot, up to a maximum of 12 lots per developer.	Open
Rebates, incentives and advice on energy and water efficiency upgrades for ACT businesses Apply at any time.	ACT businesses and organisations.	Rebates, incentives and advice.	Open
Recognition and support for complex major projects in Australia You can contact the MPFA to discuss applying at any time.	Developers with projects over $50 million, facing complex regulatory approval challenges, and of strategic significance to Australia.	A single entry point for Australian Government approvals. Project support and coordination. Help with engaging state and territory facilitation agencies to navigate state and territory regulatory approvals.	Open
Record keeping for the R&D Tax Incentive In the context of the R&DTI program, record keeping is the systematic process of collecting and maintaining information relating to your R&D activities and their associated expenditure.			Unknown
Recruitment support to grow your workforce Apply at any time.	Businesses with an ongoing vacancy.	Funding and support varies.	Open Ongoing Ongoing
Register as a research service provider for the R&D Tax Incentive Being registered as an RSP can benefit your business by attracting work from companies seeking to outsource their eligible R&D activities under the R&DTI.	Before you apply to register as an RSP you should check that you meet the criteria set out in section 3.01 of the Industry Research and Development Regulations 2022 (Industry R&D regulations). Eligibility requirements depend on the type of entity you are. The criteria for all RSPs includes having: the capability to provide or manage subcontracted R&D services in one or more specific research fields fees or charges ba…		Open
Relief from energy charges for drought-declared farms Applications may be made at any time.	Drought-declared Queensland farming businesses.	Relief from energy charges.	Open
Request an extension or variation on your R&D Tax Incentive application The statutory deadline to register your eligible R&D activities for the R&DTI is 10 months after the end of your company’s income year in which the activities took place.			Unknown
Research and Development Tax Incentive The Australian Government announced changes to the R&DTI in the 2026–27 Budget.			Open
Research and support for SA medical device sector Applications may be made at any time.	SA medical research and manufacturing businesses.	Up to 250 hours of research and support.	Open
Research Commercialisation Entities and Eligible Partner Entities If you are a researcher and want to apply for an Accelerating Commercialisation Grant without forming a company, you can apply through:			Open
Research infrastructure for clinical trials of mRNA-based vaccines and/or therapeutics This program is expected to be open for applications in March 2022.	An eligible organisation who applied to the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (DISER) and Department of Health’s 'Approach To Market: Enabling Australia’s onshore mRNA manufacturing capability' program and who can partner with least one state government partner organisation contributing to the research.	A fixed grant amount of $5 million over 3 years from 2022-23 to develop our onshore mRNA vaccine manufacturing capability.	Open
Resources for supported CRC Projects You can manage your grant in a secure online environment through the business.gov.au portal.			Unknown
Right Click Capital and Myriota – putting satellite connectivity in reach [Music starts]			Open
Right Click Capital – investing in businesses that have the potential to change the game Right Click Capital partners (left to right): Benjamin Chong, Garry Visontay and Ari Klinger.			Unknown
SAFE Notes A Simple Agreement for Future Equity, or "SAFE" is a relatively new form of financial instrument. The seed funding platform "Y-Combinator" claims to have developed it in 2014 as a simple replacement for convertible notes and it has since been copied widely. It is variously defined in different sources, but is commonly held to have the following features:			Unknown
Saving Koalas Fund - Community Grants: Round 2 The program will provide grants of up to $200,000 for small-scale community projects and local activities that support the recovery and protection of the listed koala.	Companies, not-for-profits and other organisations that support koala conservation and meet the eligibility criteria.	The program will provide grants of up to $200,000 for small-scale community projects and local activities that support the recovery and protection of the listed koala.	Closed
Scholarships for SA female business owners 50% subsidised scholarship to a business advisory program.	SA female business owners.	50% subsidised scholarship to a business advisory program.	Open
Sector guides for R&D Tax Incentive applicants We recommend reading our Guide to Interpretation first, which is applicable to all R&DTI applicants, before reading sector-specific guidance.			Unknown
Separtis – Recycling innovation evolves from plastics to e-waste challenges Recycling co-mingled plastics, reclaiming metals from e-waste and removing microplastics from water sources are just three of the potential applications for a recycling technology being commercialised by Orange-based start-up Separtis.			Open
Sheep CRC – transforming the sheep industry The Sheep CRC supports researchers and businesses to collaborate to solve problems and deliver real-world industry outcomes.			Closed
Short-term allowance for people affected by a major disaster Check the Services Australia website for application deadlines.	Individuals affected by a declared major disaster.	Payments vary.	Open
Simplified trading stock rules for small businesses The option of using simplified trading stock rules at stocktake time.	Small businesses.	The option of using simplified trading stock rules at stocktake time.	Open
Small business training for people interested in self-employment Apply at any time.	Individuals who are interested in starting a business or who need help to refocus an existing small business.	Various self-employment services, including advice, coaching and training.	Open
Software development sector guide for the R&D Tax Incentive This guide was updated in May 2024 with minor changes that clarify when software activities excluded as core R&D activities might be eligible as supporting R&D activities.			Open
Space Concession approvals The Roo-ver Mission is a Space Project undertaken by EPE Oceania with $42 million funding from the Australian Space Agency’s Moon to Mars Program. Through the ELO2 Consortium, the project will design, build, test and operate Roo-ver – Australia’s first lunar rover – on the Moon’s south pole later this decade. This will be the first Australian-led space mission to another celestial body.			Open Ongoing Ongoing
Spinifex Pharmaceuticals - most successful venture capital exit in Australian history Microscopic image of brain			Unknown
Sponsorship for events that support the promotion of trade and investment in WA Closing date: Wednesday 30 June 2027 Wed 30 Jun 2027	Events that support the promotion and trade and investment in WA.	Funding of up to $10,000.	Open
Sponsorship for heritage event and activity organisers Funding and sponsorship.	Heritage organisations.	Funding and sponsorship.	Closed
Sponsorship for waste recovery innovation projects in TAS Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Tue 30 Jun 2026	Tasmanian waste management organisations.	Sponsorship of up to $10,000.	Open
Stamp duty waivers on eligible electric vehicles purchased in NSW The stamp duty exemption ended on 31 December 2023. Vehicles purchased, or where a deposit was paid, that were not delivered by 31 December 2023 are still eligible for the exemption.	NSW individuals, organisations and businesses.	Stamp duty waived on electric vehicle purchases.	Open
Strengthen your business after the bushfires and floods The Strengthening Business program closed for applications on Friday 31 March 2023 5:00pm (AEDT).	You can apply if your business meets the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria are a set of rules that describe who we can consider for this opportunity. You can apply if you: have a current Australian business number (ABN) are not a trust. Trustees may apply on behalf of trusts where the trustee is a legal business entity, and must be an incorporated entity. An individual is not able to apply on behalf of a…	You’ll be paired with an independent facilitator. Your facilitator will recommend ways to strengthen your business systems, operations and strategies. The facilitator will help you get back on your feet and identify opportunities to improve your business. They'll provide a roadmap with their recommendations.	Closed
Subsidies for air operators providing services to regional and remote locations Apply at any time.	Air operators providing services to regional and remote locations.	Subsidy amounts vary.	Open
Subsidies for disaster affected primary producers to move materials Applications may be made at any time.	Queensland primary producers located in a disaster declared area.	Freight subsidies of up to $5000 per disaster event.	Open
Subsidies for WA construction businesses to retain a skilled workforce Apply at any time.	WA construction businesses.	Funding of up to $10,000.	Open
Subsidised sustainability benchmarking for QLD manufacturing businesses Apply at any time.	QLD manufacturing businesses.	Access to subsidised benchmarking.	Open
Subsidised training and accreditation programs for QLD tourism and event businesses Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Tue 30 Jun 2026	Eligible sole traders, micro, small and medium-sized tourism and event businesses in Queensland.	A subsidy of up to $2,000.	Open
Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses in QLD Closing date: Thursday 4 February 2027 Thu 4 Feb 2027	QLD Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander innovative businesses.	Funding and advisory services.	Open
Support for businesses affected by the summer 2026 Victorian bushfires Closing date: Saturday 31 October 2026 Sat 31 Oct 2026	Small businesses affected by the summer 2026 Victorian bushfires.	Expert advice and support from a specialist financial counsellor.	Open
Support for commercial horticulture businesses in the Gnangara groundwater allocation plan area Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Tue 30 Jun 2026	Commercial horticulture businesses in the Gnangara groundwater allocation plan area.	Vouchers up to $5,000.	Open
Support for employers to build a diverse and inclusive workforce Apply at any time.	QLD businesses.	Advice and training for attracting and retaining talent.	Open
Support for employers who hire an eligible unemployed Queenslander Funding varies.	Queensland businesses.	Funding varies.	Open Ongoing Ongoing
Support for farmers experiencing financial hardship Apply at any time.	Farmers experiencing financial hardship.	Various financial support programs and services are available.	Open
Support for high-growth businesses to strengthen capability and scale 9-month structured support program.	Established SA small and medium businesses.	9-month structured support program.	Open
Support for innovative businesses and enterprises Tailored business support.	Innovative QLD businesses.	Tailored business support.	Closed
Support for innovative SMEs to commercialise and grow their business This program is currently paused to new applications.	SMEs who have an innovative commercialisation and/or growth project that will help build manufacturing capability in one or more of the government's priority areas for the NRF: value-add in resources value-add in agriculture, forestry and fisheries transport medical science renewables and low emissions technologies defence capability enabling capabilities. Minor changes or improvements to existing products or service…	Eligible businesses will be connected with an Industry Growth Program Adviser. The Adviser will provide specialised advice to support your commercialisation and growth opportunities and priorities. Once you have received this advice, you may choose to apply for: grants of $50,000 to $250,000 to support early-stage comm…	Unknown
Support for large industrial facilities to transition to cleaner energy and reduce emissions Apply at any time.	Australian big energy users.	Concessional finance.	Open
Support for NSW experienced and high growth exporters Check the Going Global Trade Missions page for key dates.	NSW high growth exporters.	Support to participate in global trade shows or conferences.	Open
Support for people from diverse cultural backgrounds to start or grow a business Apply at any time.	Business intenders in TAS.	Support to help you start a business.	Open
Support for priority industry sectors Direct funding for the Industry Growth Centres ended on 30 June 2022. Some of the Industry Growth Centres have concluded their contracts with the Commonwealth and others are in the process of transitioning to self-sufficient entities ahead of the 30 June 2024 program end date.	Australian Business owners and researchers within 6 priority sectors.	Support for your business or research collaboration.	Open
Support for QLD scalable Indigenous native food businesses Apply at any time.	Queensland Indigenous businesses.	Support and collaboration from food experts.	Closed
Support for SA export businesses impacted by tariffs and global trade disruptions Applications can be submitted at any time, until all funding has been allocated.	SA export businesses impacted by tariffs and global trade disruptions.	Funding of up to $50,000.	Open
Support for SA women business owners Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Tue 30 Jun 2026	SA business women.	Mentoring and business advice.	Open
Support for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) undertaking research and development Upcoming courses and intake time-frames will vary depending on the target industry.	Australian small-to-medium businesses.	Research and development support.	Open
Support for sustainable and climate friendly events in the ACT Apply at any time.	ACT public events.	Advice and free equipment.	Open
Support for Tasmanian start-up social enterprises and impact-driven businesses Apply at any time.	Tasmanian start-ups.	Access to workshops, mentoring, online learning and professional workspaces.	Open
Support for Victorian gas appliance manufacturers and their supply chains to diversify and plan for the future Business transition support.	Victorian gas appliance manufacturers and their supply chains.	Business transition support.	Closed
Support for WA wheatbelt farmers to develop water supply options Vouchers up to the value of $20,000 and practical support.	WA Wheat belt farmers planning to drill for groundwater.	Vouchers up to the value of $20,000 and practical support.	Closed
Support for women-led startups Closing date: Tuesday 2 June 2026 Tue 2 Jun 2026	Queensland female founders.	Support and mentoring.	Open
Support to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities for SA small and family businesses Apply at any time.	SA small and family businesses.	Practical, cost-effective, tailored support to adopt AI into business operations.	Open Ongoing Ongoing
Support your community with local crime prevention activities In recognition of the high numbers of quality applications received, a further additional $50 million in funding was announced through the 2022-23 Budget. The allocation of additional funding does not affect the scope, eligibility or merit criteria for applications that were submitted by the closing date of 5 August 2021 under this grant opportunity.	To be eligible you must: have an Australian business number (ABN) not be currently funded for an Early Intervention project under Round 5 of the Safer Communities Fund and be one of the following entities: an incorporated association an incorporated not-for-profit organisation. Joint applications are acceptable, provided you have a lead applicant who is the legal entity responsible for the project and is eligible to …	Grants from $200,000 to $1.5 million	Closed
Supporting Indigenous-led medical research through culturally safe care for mothers and their babies Between $2 million to $5 million for research projects.	What are the eligibility criteria? Eligible entities To be eligible you must: have an Australian business number (ABN) be incorporated in Australia. You must also be in accordance with s24 of the MRFF Act 2015, and be one of the following entities: a medical research institute a university a corporate Commonwealth entity a corporation (including businesses and not for profits). Eligible expenditure When applying, the…	Between $2 million to $5 million for research projects.	Closed
Supporting NSW businesses to build their net zero workforce Check the website for current available placements.	NSW-based businesses with net zero-focused projects.	Access to a high-quality pool of tertiary student interns.	Open
Sustainability support for SA small businesses Apply at any time.	SA small businesses.	Advice and support to improve your business sustainability.	Open
SwarmFarm - revolutionising food production With capital registered under the Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Parternships program, SwarmFarm Robotics is pioneering the use of integrated autonomous vehicles on farms.			Open
Tailored support for SA small businesses Apply at any time.	SA small businesses.	Tailored support and advice.	Open
Tax benefits and support to stimulate Australia's venture capital sector As part of the 2026-27 Budget, the Australian Government announced the parameters of the Venture Capital Limited Partnership (VCLP) program will change.	Fund managers of a new partnership seeking to raise investment of over $10 million.	Partnership registration to get tax benefits for both fund managers and eligible foreign investors.	Open Ongoing Ongoing
Tax benefits and support to stimulate the early stage venture capital sector As part of the 2026-27 Budget, the Australian Government announced to the caps in the Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnership (ESVCLP) program will change.	Fund managers seeking to raise venture capital funds of between $10 million and $200 million.	Partnership registration to get tax benefits for both fund managers and investors.	Open Ongoing Ongoing
Tax benefits for foreign investors to invest in Australia's venture capital sector As part of decisions taken in the 2026-27 Budget, the Government has announced that the Eligible Venture Capital Investor (EVCI) Program will close to new applications as of 7.30pm (AEST) 12 May 2026, subject to amendments to the Venture Capital Act 2002.	Foreign investors seeking to invest directly in Australian businesses.	Register as an EVCI to get equivalent tax benefits to that which the investor could have from investing through a limited partnership registered under Part 2 of the Venture Capital Act 2002 (VCA).	Open Ongoing Ongoing
Tax deduction on expenditure to improve energy efficiency A maximum bonus tax deduction of $20,000.	Small businesses.	A maximum bonus tax deduction of $20,000.	Open
Tax deductions for employees to buy, rent and maintain their non-compulsory uniform If your business has a non-compulsory uniform, you must register it before your employees can claim tax deductions for the costs of the uniform. You may also be eligible for a reduction in fringe benefits tax (FBT) if you provide the uniform to your employees for free or at a reduced cost.	Employers who have an eligible non-compulsory uniform available for their employees to wear.	Registering a uniform will allow your employees to claim tax deductions for the costs of the uniform, its laundry, dry-cleaning and repair.	Open
Tax deductions for primary producer deposits Farm management deposits may be made at any time.	Primary producers.	Tax deductions on farm management deposits.	Open
Tax deductions for primary producers Tax deductions for certain depreciating assets used in primary production.	Primary producers.	Tax deductions for certain depreciating assets used in primary production.	Open
Tax deductions for small businesses to digitise their operations Apply at any time.	Small businesses.	Tax deductions.	Open
Tax incentives to encourage investment in a portfolio of registered venture capital partnerships You can apply at any time using the online application form.	Fund managers of a new partnership seeking to invest in a portfolio of ESVCLPs and VCLPs.	Partnership registration to get tax incentives and other benefits for both fund managers and investors, for investment in a portfolio of registered venture capital partnerships.	Open Ongoing Ongoing
Tax offset for unincorporated small businesses Tax offsets of up to $1000 per year.	Unincorporated small businesses.	Tax offsets of up to $1000 per year.	Open
Tax rebates for NSW employers Applications may be made at any time.	NSW businesses.	Payroll tax rebate.	Open
Tax relief measures for eligible New South Wales businesses impacted by COVID-19 Tax relief measures.	New South Wales businesses.	Tax relief measures.	Open
Taxonomy research funding to support Australia's biodiversity conservation Grant amounts vary. The maximum grant amount per research stream:	Australian institutions who are hosting a Principal Investigator including Early Career and Postdoctoral researcher, or a PhD, Masters or Honours scholarships student. There is also a stream for individuals affiliated with an appropriate institution applying for a Non-Salaried Researcher Grant.	Grant amounts vary. The maximum grant amount per research stream: $300,000 for Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant $270,000 for Research Grant $20,000 for PhD Scholarship Support Grant and Early Career Research Grant $10,000 for Honours, Masters Scholarships and Non-salaried Researcher Grants.	Open
Tekuma Tekuma’s Boosting Female Founders Initiative grant helped CEO and Founder, Annette McClelland, expand her business through local tooling and manufacturing.			Open
Temporary financial relief for critical mineral projects in NSW Closing date: Sunday 30 June 2030 Sun 30 Jun 2030	Holders of mining leases in NSW.	Deferral of royalty payments.	Open
Training initiative for women working in plumbing There are intakes in March and April 2026 and in February 2027.	Women working in the plumbing industry in Victoria.	Free training.	Open
Transport subsidies for disaster affected NSW primary producers Applications may be made after the declaration of an eligible disaster.	NSW primary producers affected by a declared disaster.	Subsidies of up to $15,000 per financial year.	Open
Transport-related assistance for drought affected Queensland primary producers Support will be available for current drought-declared areas in Queensland.	Queensland primary producers.	Various support measures.	Open
Travel allowance for rural and regional South Australian businesses hiring and training apprentices Apply at any time.	SA rural and regional businesses.	Allowance amounts vary.	Open
Travel and accommodation contributions for TAS apprentices and trainees Apply at any time.	Tasmanian apprentices and trainees.	Payment amounts vary.	Open
Turning research evidence into clinical practice and better quality of care for patients A grant of between $250,000 to $5 million to cover up to 100% of eligible project costs.	Eligible organisations that can support large-scale interdisciplinary research programs to improve health benefits for Australians.	A grant of between $250,000 to $5 million to cover up to 100% of eligible project costs.	Closed
Turning research findings and evidence-based practice into health benefits Up to $5 million to accelerate your research project under Streams 1 and 2 and up to $500,000 for a targeted research project under Stream 3.	Eligible organisations such as universities, medical research organisations, corporations and corporate Commonwealth entities that can translate medical research into health benefits and can put health care solutions into practice.	Up to $5 million to accelerate your research project under Streams 1 and 2 and up to $500,000 for a targeted research project under Stream 3.	Closed
Turning research findings into health benefits that help patients, by connecting expert groups in health and medical research Up to $10 million for research projects that translate medical research into health care interventions to improve health care applications.	What are the eligibility criteria? To be eligible you must: have an Australian Business Number (ABN) be incorporated in Australia and in accordance with s20 and s24 of the MRFF Act 2015, be one of the following entities: a medical research institute a university a corporate Commonwealth entity a corporation (including businesses and not for profits). Joint applications are encouraged, provided you have a lead organis…	Up to $10 million for research projects that translate medical research into health care interventions to improve health care applications.	Closed
Unlocking Billions: Transforming Australia's Mine Closures into Opportunities Up to 240 Australian mines are expected to close by 2040. The Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) estimates Australia will spend $4 to $8 billion on mine rehabilitation and closures each year. Delivering equipment, technology and services to support the environmental, social and economic outcomes of these mine closures could provide significant opportunities for regional, First Nations and other Australian businesses.			Unknown
Vaxxas – needle-free vaccines Company: Vaxxas Pty Ltd			Open
Venture capital The Australian Government has announced changes to Australia’s venture capital programs as part of the 2026–27 Budget.			Unknown
Venture Capital Limited Partnerships (VCLP) customer stories This form is protected by reCAPTCHA. Any personal information you give us is handled under our Privacy Policy.			Unknown
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Vouchers for WA Aboriginal-owned businesses Vouchers to fund services and activities up to $10,000.	WA Aboriginal-owned businesses.	Vouchers to fund services and activities up to $10,000.	Closed
Wage subsidies for QLD small and family construction businesses Registrations for the wage subsidy will be open until the first 2,000 eligible apprentices are registered.	QLD small and family construction businesses.	Wage subsidy payments.	Open
Wellness coaches for QLD small businesses Apply at any time.	Queensland small businesses.	Wellness coaching.	Open
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Worker retention payments for early child education and care providers Closing date: Wednesday 30 September 2026 Wed 30 Sep 2026	Early child education and care providers.	Worker retention payments.	Open
Workers for rural and regional Australian businesses Apply at any time.	Regional and rural businesses.	Access to a reliable workforce.	Open
Workshops, one-on-one coaching and advice for QLD Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs and business owners Apply at any time.	Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander innovators, entrepreneurs and/or business owners.	Training, one-on-one coaching, support, and advice.	Open
Zero interest loans to help logistics and manufacturing businesses impacted by current conflicts Apply at any time.	Manufacturing and logistics businesses, particularly businesses operating in freight, fuel, fertiliser, and plastics critical supply chain sectors.	Zero interest loans.	Open
‘A good drop’: Developing Australia’s lifestyle wines No and low-alcohol wine is gaining a foothold with Aussies that are focused on their health and moderating their alcohol intake while still wanting to enjoy world-class Australian wines.			Unknown

Business Grants, Tax Incentives & Funding in Australia FAQ's

1. What kinds of government grants and tax incentives are available for small and medium-sized businesses in Australia?+

There are a number of Australian federal and state programs for SMEs, covering areas such as export market development (for example the Export Market Development Grant), research & development tax incentives (R&D Tax Incentive), and grants or co-funding for innovation, digital, or market-entry activities. You can explore these using the Business.gov.au “Grants and Programs Finder.”

2. Am I eligible for these grants if I’m just starting up a business in Australia?+

Eligibility varies depending on the grant. Some require you to already be trading or have a certain turnover. While few grants directly fund “starting a business,” start-ups may still access R&D tax offsets or Minimum Viable Product (MVP) development grants. Always review each program’s eligibility criteria before applying.

3. What is the difference between a grant and a tax incentive (such as for R&D)?+

A grant is direct funding or reimbursement provided by government for specific purposes, while a tax incentive offers tax reductions or refunds for eligible activities. For instance, the R&D Tax Incentive provides refundable or non-refundable offsets for qualifying research and development expenditure.

4. How do I find which grant programs I might be eligible for?+

You can use the Business.gov.au “Grants and Programs Finder” to filter by your industry, business stage, and needs. State and territory governments also offer local programs through small business development offices and innovation hubs.

5. What documentation and evidence are needed for grant or tax incentive applications?+

Common requirements include your ABN, financial statements or BAS, project outlines, supplier quotes, proof of trading, and for R&D, records of eligible activities. Keeping detailed documentation ensures smoother processing and audit compliance.

6. Are government grants or tax incentives taxable income?+

Yes. Most government grants are considered assessable income for tax purposes. R&D Tax Incentives interact with your company tax return and can reduce tax payable or provide a refundable offset. Always seek professional tax advice before lodging.

7. How competitive is the grant process and why do applications get rejected?+

Grant programs are often competitive, with limited funding. Common rejection reasons include ineligibility, insufficient evidence, unclear project outcomes, or misalignment with program objectives. Reading guidelines carefully and providing detailed, outcome-driven responses improves your chances.

8. Can I use grant funding for MVP development, export market entry, or to attract early-stage investors?+

Yes. Specific programs support MVP creation (e.g., state innovation grants), export growth (e.g., Export Market Development Grant), and investor incentives (e.g., Early Stage Innovation Company tax incentives). Always confirm that your project purpose aligns with the grant’s funding objectives.

9. What happens after I apply for a government grant or incentive?+

After submission, you’ll usually receive confirmation via an online portal or email. Applications move through review and assessment stages. If successful, you’ll receive a funding agreement outlining payment terms and reporting obligations. If unsuccessful, you can often reapply in future rounds.

10. What obligations do businesses have after receiving a grant or tax incentive?+

Recipients must use funds only for approved purposes, meet reporting and milestone requirements, retain financial evidence, and acknowledge funding as required. Misuse or non-compliance can result in repayment. Keeping transparent records ensures future eligibility.

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