Navigating grant opportunities can be easier when you know what’s available in your state. Our comprehensive guide helps businesses, community groups, and individuals access funding programs tailored to each region. Whether you’re in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, or beyond, discover grants that support growth, innovation, and community development.
FEDERAL GRANTS
| NAME OF GRANT / PROGRAM | ELIGIBILITY | WHAT IT COVERS & FUNDING AMOUNT | CLOSING DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANY | |||
| Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnership (ESVCLP) |
Venture capital fund managers and investors looking to invest in early-stage Australian businesses. | $10M-$20M to raise venture capital funds, funds must be registered with Innovation & Science Australia. |
Ongoing, or until funding is fully allocated. |
| AGRICULTURE & VITICULTURE | |||
| Feedlot Research for Accelerated Adoption (RAAD) Program | Australian feedlot operators participating in structured commercial research trials | Supports research and data collection costs for feedlot trials. No funding limit per applicant. Does not fund capital costs. | Ongoing |
| AgriFutures Australia – Research & Development Program: Chicken Meat | Eligible researchers and organisations | Competitive funding for chicken meat RD&E projects | 10 June 2026 |
| ARTS & CULTURE | |||
| Digital Games Tax Offset (DGTO) | Australian game developers, with an ABN. | Refundable tax offset for games development. $30% refundable tax offset, capped at $20M annually. |
Ongoing |
| DEFENCE | |||
| Defence Industry Development Grants Program – Skilling Stream | SME or DIA, minimum $10K project expenditure. | Funding for training and upskilling for personnel to gain qualifications and experience that aligns with Defence requirements. $5K-$250K matched funding. |
Applications for next batch are open until May 31st, 2026 |
| Defence Industry Development Grants – Export Stream | SMEs in defence industry, min $30K project expenditure | Capex to overcome export challenges. $15K–$250K matched funding |
Applications for this batch are open until July 31st, 2026 |
| Defence Industry Development Grants Program – Security Stream | SMEs with $20K minimum project expenditure | Security upgrades for defence industry facilities. $10K–$100K matched funding |
Applications for the current batch are open until June 30th, 2026 |
| Defence Industry Development Grants Program – Sovereign Industrial Priorities Stream | SMEs that develop programs critical to the defence supply chain, minimum $100K project expenditure | Investment in equipment and manufacturing plants. $50K-$1M, 50% co-contribution required. | Applications for next batch are open until May 31st, 2026. |
| EDUCATION & TRAINING | |||
| Local Skills Solutions Program 2025–26 | Queensland-based industry bodies, community organisations and GTOs with strong local employer networks | Tailored accredited and non-accredited training projects. Funding up to $250,000 available | Ongoing, or until funding is fully allocated. |
| EXPORT | |||
| Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) | Australian SME manufacturers & service providers planning to export goods & services globally. | Covers 50% of eligible marketing costs into international markets, potential to receive up to $770K over eight years. | Ongoing |
| Export Finance Australia Small Business Export Loan | SME exporting businesses | Loans from $20K-$350K to cover 80% of expenses to secure an export contract or international purchase order. | Ongoing |
| FILM & TELEVISION | |||
| Screen Australia – Narrative Content Short Film Production | Australian production companies and creative teams producing narrative short films with significant Australian content, intended for theatrical festival release. | Funds production of narrative short films. Grants range from $75,000 up to $100,000 for live action projects and up to $125,000 for animated or hybrid shorts. | Ongoing, with applications assessed every six weeks. |
| Documentary Development Program – Screen Australia | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander filmmakers, producers, writer or writer/directors. | Up to $30K, or up to $45K if a producer is attached to support First Nations filmmakers to develop an idea into a longer feature format. | July 30th, 2026 |
| MANUFACTURING | |||
| Powering the Regions Fund – Safeguard Transformation Stream Round 2 | Trade‑exposed Safeguard facilities with ABN and cash co‑contribution | Emissions‑reduction projects. Grants from $500k up to $50m. Up to 50% co‑funding required. | Batch 1: 5 Feb 2026 – 5 May 2026 Batch 2: 6 May 2026 – 5 Nov 2026 Batch 3: 6 Nov 2026 – 6 May 2027 |
| Industry Growth Program | SMEs in National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) priority sectors. | Matched $50K-$250K grants for early-stage commercialisation projects. | Following the Federal 26/27 budget, new applications for the Industry Growth Program are currently paused. New applications are expected to reopen sometime this year. |
| Industry Growth Program- Early-Stage Commercialisation | SMEs in National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) priority sectors. | Matched $50K-$250K for feasibility study, proof-of-concept and prototyping stages. | Following the Federal 26/27 budget, new applications for the Industry Growth Program are currently paused. New applications are expected to reopen sometime this year. |
| Industry Growth Program – Commercialisation and Growth | SMEs in National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) priority sectors. | Matched $100K-$5M funding to take projects from prototyping to market-readiness stage. | Following the Federal 26/27 budget, new applications for the Industry Growth Program are currently paused. New applications are expected to reopen sometime this year. |
| MEDICAL, PHARMACEUTICALS & HEALTHCARE | |||
| NHMRC–Swiss National Science Foundation Joint Research Programme 2026 | NHMRC Administering Institutions with Australian and Swiss research partners | Joint AI healthcare research projects. Funding up to $500,000 per grant. | June 18th, 2026 |
| OTHER | |||
| Venture Capital Limited Partnerships (VCLP) | Fund managers to attract pool capitals, to raise venture capital funds for investment in innovative Australian enterprises. |
Tax benefits, benefiting both fund manager and eligible foreign investors. | Ongoing |
| RENEWABLES & SUSTAINABILITY | |||
| CEWH Environmental Activities | State/local governments, NFPs, First Nations groups, community groups and orgs, other orgs involved in Murray-Darling basin land management and protection. | Grants for projects that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of delivering Commonwealth environmental water in the Murray–Darling Basin. Eligible projects may include infrastructure upgrades that improve environmental water delivery, activities that restore or protect native flora and fauna and their habitats, research that strengthens scientific and cultural knowledge to inform environmental watering, and projects that incorporate Traditional Owner knowledge to deliver environmental and cultural outcomes. No maximum grant funding request. | Applications ongoing until April 16th, 2027 |
| Powering the Regions – Industrial Transformation Stream | Australian entities, Australian state or territory owned corporations and/or Australian local government or council OR organisation purposed with representing a council. |
Supports industrial decarbonisation projects with matched funding; average grant is $500K, covering up to 50% of eligible costs. | Round 3 is now open. Applications will be accepted until all funding is allocated. |
| Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund | Australian businesses, research organisations | Grants will fund innovation across Green Metals ($750M), Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing ($500M)and Low Carbon Liquid Fuels ($250M). Supports pre-commercial innovation, pilot projects, feasibility studies, and deployment of renewable energy and low-emission technologies. Priority projects include green metals ($750M), renewable energy tech manufacturing (initial $200M tranche), and low-carbon liquid fuels ($250M). No funding cap per applicant. | Open until funding is fully allocated. |
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | |||
| R&D Tax incentive |
Businesses that are creating novel and new technology. P/L only, trusts ineligible. | All project-related expenses – labour, rent, capital utilisation, consultants, software use, etc. Funding amount dependent on business size and turnover. |
Ongoing |
| CSIRO Kick-Start Program | SMEs and start-ups | Assistance accessing R&D expertise, facilitating growth. $10K-$50K matched funding | Ongoing |
VICTORIA GRANTS
| NAME OF GRANT / PROGRAM | ELIGIBILITY | WHAT IT COVERS & FUNDING AMOUNT | CLOSING DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTS & CULTURE | |||
| Victorian Production Fund (VPF) – Games | Victorian digital game development companies and creators, with projects poised to advance to Pre-Production, Production or Post-Production stage. Min. 50% co-contribution required. |
Range of production stage expenses, grants capped at $300K per stage or $500K per project. | Ongoing |
| DEFENCE | |||
| Victorian Land Systems Fund – Supply Chain Uplift Program (SCUP) | Victorian defence industry businesses in collaboration with Hanwha Defence Australia | Grants from $2K-$100K for equipment fits out & facility upgrades, R&D, compliance and accreditations, tenders, trade mission participation |
Ongoing |
| FILM & TELEVISION | |||
| Victorian Screen Incentive (VSI) | Companies with rights to produce or undertake post-production/VFX/animation/digital games work. Project must be fully financed, commercially viable, and meet minimum Victorian spend: AUD $8M for physical production or AUD $0.5M for post-production/VFX/animation/games. | Covers physical production, post-production, VFX, animation, and digital games in Victoria. Funding equals 10% of Qualifying Victorian Expenditure (QVE). No co-contribution required. | Ongoing |
| RENEWABLES & SUSTAINABILITY | |||
| VIC AusNet Energy Resilience Community Fund: Energy Resilience Grants and Energy Education and Literacy Grants | Councils, community and charitable organisations, social enterprises, and eligible small businesses or sole traders delivering projects within AusNet’s VIC distribution area | Councils, community and charitable organisations, social enterprises, and eligible small businesses or sole traders delivering projects within AusNet’s VIC distribution area. | June 12th, 2026 |
| VIC Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund Round 6 | Australian businesses, social enterprises, Victorian local government organisations and other NFP. | Grants from $50K-$500K to fund or enhance the capacity, capability and resilience of Victoria’s resource recovery centre. Co-contribution varies from $2 contribution for every $1 in funding to $1 contribution for every $1 in funding, depending on applicant type. | 1 July 2026 |
| TOURISM & HOSPITALITY | |||
| VIC Regional Events Fund | Applications will be considered from private sector organisations, Victoria local government, regional tourism boards and NFP organisations. | Grants from $50K-$500K to support events that bring thousands of visitors to regional Victoria. | Varies by stream; final round closes 30 June 2027 |
NEW SOUTH WALES GRANTS
| NAME OF GRANT / PROGRAM | ELIGIBILITY | WHAT IT COVERS & FUNDING AMOUNT | CLOSING DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTS & CULTURE | |||
| NSW Digital Games Rebate | Organisation responsible for carrying out or planning all tasks related to the game’s production in NSW. | 10% rebate for digital games with a minimum Qualifying NSW Expenditure of $350K | June 30th, 2026 |
| MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND CONSTRUCTION | |||
| NSW Marine Estate Management Strategy – Reconnecting Fish Habitats | NSW local councils, water management authorities, businesses & private individuals. | Grants up to $1M for projects that improve habitat connectivity for fish in priority sites in NSW coastal waterways. Non-competitive program. | Ongoing |
| NSW Boating Infrastructure Emergency Repair Pool | Local councils, community groups & private sector entities managing public boating facilities and infrastructure. |
Grants from $5K-$300K to repair, replace or enhance public boating infrastructure impacted by natural disasters or severe weather events. | 30 Jun 2028 or until all funds are allocated. |
| MANUFACTURING | |||
| Forestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program | NSW forestry supply chain businesses impacted by reduced hardwood supply due to the harvesting moratorium. | Grants of up to $100,000 to offset increased timber purchasing and freight costs caused by changes in hardwood supply. | September 6th, 2026 |
| NSW Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative – Renewable Manufacturing | Round 2 documents are still being finalised, and more details will be available when the program opens soon. | A total of $200 million has been allocated to Round 2 of the Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative (NZMI), which includes the Renewable Manufacturing (RM) stream. | Open soon |
| NSW Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative – Low Carbon Product Manufacturing | Round 2 documents are still being finalised, and more details will be available when the program opens soon. | A total of $200 million has been allocated to Round 2 of the Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative (NZMI), which includes the Low Carbon Product Manufacturing (LCPM) stream. | Open soon |
QUEENSLAND GRANTS
| NAME OF GRANT / PROGRAM | ELIGIBILITY | WHAT IT COVERS & FUNDING AMOUNT | CLOSING DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANY | |||
| QLD Private Sector Pathways Program (PSP) | QLD SMEs and scaleups with ABN registered in QLD, under 200 FTE, and no prior commercial contract with the challenge owner. | Co-funding up to $200,000 to pilot solutions to corporate challenges over 6 to 12 months. Corporate partner provides matched funding. | June 3rd, 2026 |
| EDUCATION & TRAINING | |||
| QLD Local Skills Solutions Program 2025–26 | Queensland-based industry bodies, community organisations and GTOs with strong local employer networks | Tailored accredited and non-accredited training projects. Funding up to $250,000 available | Ongoing throughout 2026, or until funding is fully allocated. |
| FEMALE FOUNDERS | |||
| QLD Female Founders Co-Investment Fund | Businesses founded by women in Queensland | Grants ranging from $50K to $200K, matched at a 1:3 ratio, for securing new early-stage investments as part of a capital raise |
June 30th 2027 (or until all funds are allocated) |
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | |||
| QLD – Queensland–Germany Bioeconomy Collaborative Science Program | Queensland‑based universities or research organisations with an ABN, partnering with an eligible lead German research applicant. | Up to $250,000 (ex GST) over up to 3 years for applied bioeconomy collaborative research with Germany. | June 03 2026 |
| RACQ Resilient Energy Centre Program | QLD community organisations, charities, clubs and First Nations Shires with ABN and eligible sites. | Up to $50,000 for solar, batteries, energy management and communications infrastructure. Co‑contributions encouraged for larger entities.. | June 03 2026 |
| TOURISM & HOSPITALITY | |||
| Queensland Destination Events Fund (QDEF) | Businesses operating major events in Queensland | Grants from $15K-$100K depending on stream for QLD-based events. Destination Signature Event Stream, $15K-$40 per year up to 6 years, Destination Significant Event Stream, $25K-$100K per year, up to 6 years, Desintation Indigenous Event Stream $15K-$40K one-off grant. NEW Destination Kickstarter Event stream, supports development of new events in first year of operation. Grant up to $25K per year for two years. | Round 2: Closes Oct 2026 for events held Apr 2027-June 2028. |
TASMANIA GRANTS
| NAME OF GRANT / PROGRAM | ELIGIBILITY | WHAT IT COVERS & FUNDING AMOUNT | CLOSING DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGRICULTURE & VITICULTURE | |||
| Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme | Tasmanian businesses involved in sea freight. | Financial aid for sea freight expenses for non-bulk good. Exact amount dependent on the variance between the freight expenses incurred for sea transportation and the hypothetical costs for moving the goods by road over an equivalent distance. |
Ongoing |
| EXPORT | |||
| TAS Accelerating Trade Grant Program | Tasmanian businesses with an annual sales turnover over >$150K. 50% co-contribution required. | Up to $10K for specific off-island activities to support market growth and diversification opportunities e.g. promotional activities, market research, buyer visits. | 30 Jun 2026 |
| TOURISM & HOSPITALITY | |||
| Event Attraction Fund 2025 | Australian businesses with events to be held in Tasmania. | Grants up to $750K to fund events that will attract interstate visitors during Tasmania’s shoulder season, i.e. from March-November. 60% co-contribution required. |
31 May 2027 |
| TAS One-off Assistance Grants | Event organisers planning and hosting an event in regional Tasmania. To qualify you must collaborate with Events Tasmania to enhance or develop your event. |
Up to $20K for regional events outside of peak tourism season. | Ongoing |
SOUTH AUSTRALIA GRANTS
| NAME OF GRANT / PROGRAM | ELIGIBILITY | WHAT IT COVERS & FUNDING AMOUNT | CLOSING DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANY | |||
| South Australian Venture Capital Fund (SAVCF) |
Local early-stage entrepreneurs and companies. | Dependent on project, however for a limited time up to $400K per company available for early seed stage investments. |
Ongoing |
| EXPORT | |||
| SA Export Diversification Program | South Australian organisations seeking to diversify export activities or reduce reliance on a single international market. | Competitive grants of up to $50,000 to support export diversification and capability‑building projects. A co‑contribution is required. | Ongoing until funds exhausted |
WESTERN AUSTRALIA GRANTS
| NAME OF GRANT / PROGRAM | ELIGIBILITY | WHAT IT COVERS & FUNDING AMOUNT | CLOSING DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAL, PHARMACEUTICALS & HEALTHCARE | |||
| Cancer Council WA – Clinical Capacity Building Grant | WA‑based clinicians leading collaborative projects through eligible WA administering institutions, with most work delivered in WA. | Competitive funding up to $114,000 (ex GST) for 12 to 24 month applied clinical cancer research projects focused on translation and capacity building. | May 27th 2026 |
| MANUFACTURING | |||
| WA Wind Energy Manufacturing Co-Investment Program | Local businesses in the wind energy industry. | $20K-$1M depending on stream, funding aims to support innovation, job creation and new technology development. |
20 May 2027 |
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | |||
| COGGO Research Fund 2027 | Organisations undertaking innovative R&D that delivers benefits to WA grain growers. | Up to $75,000 per year for up to 2 years ($150,000 total) for eligible R&D projects. | June 30th, 2026 |
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY GRANTS
| NAME OF GRANT / PROGRAM | ELIGIBILITY | WHAT IT COVERS & FUNDING AMOUNT | CLOSING DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| RENEWABLES & SUSTAINABILITY | |||
| ACT Energy Innovation Fund | Businesses and eligible institutions with an ABN that are ACT-based or deliver most activities in the ACT, and meet required insurance and compliance conditions. | Three streams supporting energy transition innovation. Funding ranges from $20,000 to $1,000,000 per grant depending on stream. Stream 1 requires at least 1:1 matched co-contribution. | Applications are available year-round, with two assessment cycles each year. Assessment deadlines are end April and end September. |
NORTHERN TERRITORY GRANTS
| NAME OF GRANT / PROGRAM | ELIGIBILITY | WHAT IT COVERS & FUNDING AMOUNT | CLOSING DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXPORT | |||
| NT Global Trade Scheme | NT businesses looking to expand their exporting capabilities. | Grants from $3K-$50K depending on stream. | 30 Jun 2027 |