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. 50% co-contribution required. Does not fund capital costs. | Ongoing, by priority area. Priority 1 (Shade and Shelter) has closed. Priority 2 (Animal Production) is next to open. |
| GRDC Infrastructure Grants 2026 | Australian entities with ABN capable of delivering grains RD&E infrastructure projects | Tier 1: $3 million to $5 million (ex GST) for physical grains research infrastructure. Tier 2: $500,000 to $3 million (ex GST) for enabling capability projects. A cash co-contribution at least equal to the amount requested is mandatory. | October 1 2026 |
| Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant Round 8 | Wine and cider producers with active ABN, GST registration, eligible cellar door operations and minimum qualifying sales. | Up to $100,000. Supports eligible cellar door sales by wine and cider producers. No matched funding requirement specified. | October 23 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. Minimum $500,000 in qualifying Australian development expenditure per income year required. | Ongoing |
| Music Australia Export Development Fund – International Performance and Touring Activity | Australian contemporary music artists, groups and music businesses | $5,000–$75,000 matched funding for international touring and showcase activity | October 13, 2026 |
| 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 this batch are open until September 30th, 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 October 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 October 31st, 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 November 30th 2026. |
| EDUCATION & TRAINING | |||
| Powering Australia – Battery Workforce Skills and Training (BWST) Grants Program | Australian businesses and organisations in the battery value chain | Up to $30,000 (ex GST) for workforce training; up to $50,000 for training materials | Batch date lapsed. Program runs quarterly rounds through to end of 2027 |
| 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. | Round 4 is closed. No rounds currently open. Austrade has not announced Round 5 timing |
| 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 | 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 | Screen Australia – Global Fellowships | Established Australian producers, directors, writers and screen development executives | $80,000–$100,000 for international placements, mentoring and professional development opportunities | February 11th, 2027 |
| MANUFACTURING | |||
| SME Industrial Decarbonisation Fund | Australian incorporated SME manufacturers with up to 200 employees, ABN, ACN, GST registration and eligible fossil fuel-powered processes. | Matched co-investment of $200,000 to $500,000 for eligible decarbonisation projects, requiring at least 50 per cent cash contribution. | 31 December 2027, or earlier if funds are exhausted. |
| AMCRC STARTER Project Funding Program | Australian-registered businesses and manufacturers, with priority for AMCRC partners and additive manufacturing supply chain projects. | Matched funding from $20,000 to $75,000 for short-term additive manufacturing R&D projects. Dollar-for-dollar cash contribution required. | Ongoing |
| 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 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. | Paused to new applicants from 12 May 2026 pending redesign. No reopening date has been announced |
| 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. | Paused to new applicants from 12 May 2026 pending redesign. No reopening date has been announced |
| 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. | Paused to new applicants from 12 May 2026 pending redesign. No reopening date has been announced |
| MEDICAL, PHARMACEUTICALS & HEALTHCARE | |||
| NFMRI Research Grants | Australian researchers and publicly funded research organisations | Up to $1 million available for translational biomedical research projects | Applications close 29 October 2026 |
| NHMRC Equipment Grants 2026 | NHMRC-approved Administering Institutions | $5,000–$300,000 for collaborative health and medical research equipment | Applications close 23 September 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 16 April 2027. Two-stage process: submit a proposal to the CEWH first, then apply via GrantConnect if invited. |
| 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. Minimum grant $500,000 with no maximum, covering up to 50% of eligible costs with a 1:1 co-contribution. $180 million allocated to Round 3. | 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. $20,000–$60,000 dollar-matched per voucher, up to two vouchers | Ongoing |
| Tour de Cure Annual Grants Round 2026–27 | Australian cancer researchers, PhD scholars and eligible institutions | Funding for cancer research, PhD scholarships and brain cancer research initiatives | EOI round has closed. Full applications (by invitation) close 24 October 2026 |
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 collaborating with Hanwha Defence Australia. Registration on Hanwha’s BenchOn supplier portal is required before applying. | Grants from $2K–$100K for equipment fit-outs and facility upgrades, R&D, compliance and accreditations, tenders and trade mission participation. Covers supply chain opportunities across both Land 8116 and Land 400 Phase 3. | Ongoing |
| EDUCATION & TRAINING | |||
| Skills Solutions Partnerships – Round 4 | Victorian industry groups, businesses and TAFEs or dual sector universities forming a partnership | Up to $500,000 (matched) to co-design and pilot new training solutions in priority sectors | 27 November 2026 |
| 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 |
| TOURISM & HOSPITALITY | |||
| VIC Regional Events Fund | Applications will be considered from private sector organisations, Victoria local government, regional tourism boards and NFP organisations. | Grants to support events that bring thousands of visitors to regional Victoria. Three streams: Stream 1 negotiated, Stream 2 up to $500,000, Stream 3 up to $50,000. Stream 2 Round 8 closed 21 Sep 2026; Round 9 opens 1 Feb 2027, closes 30 Mar 2027 | Round 10 closes 30 Jun 2027 |
NEW SOUTH WALES GRANTS
| NAME OF GRANT / PROGRAM | ELIGIBILITY | WHAT IT COVERS & FUNDING AMOUNT | CLOSING DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTS & CULTURE | |||
| NSW Infrastructure and Equipment Grants 2026/27 | NSW dedicated live music venues with an ABN and 30% co-contribution | Up to $150,000 for infrastructure upgrades or up to $300,000 for advanced audiovisual systems | 28 September, 2026 |
| EDUCATION & TRAINING | |||
| NSW Worker and Employer Advisory Services Grants | NSW-based not-for-profit organisations, unions, charities and representative bodies | Up to $2.4 million over 3 years to deliver independent workers compensation advisory services | 23 September, 2026 |
| MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND CONSTRUCTION | |||
| NSW Marine Estate Management Strategy – Reconnecting Fish Habitats | Closed, non-competitive program. Sites are selected from a priority list and landholders or managers are approached directly by the program team. Unsolicited applications are not accepted. | 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. |
| RENEWABLES & SUSTAINABILITY | |||
| NSW EV Fleets Incentive Kick-start funding FY26 | Open to ABN holders operating an existing fleet, taxi or truck in NSW. Incentivised vehicles must be registered and used predominantly in NSW. | Grants from $5,000 to $1.2 million to procure up to 15 BEVs and optional smart chargers. | 30 November 2026, or earlier if funds are exhausted. |
QUEENSLAND GRANTS
| NAME OF GRANT / PROGRAM | ELIGIBILITY | WHAT IT COVERS & FUNDING AMOUNT | CLOSING DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTS & CULTURE | |||
| Queensland Arts Project Fund | Queensland-based artists, arts organisations, creative groups and First Nations organisations delivering new creative work | Up to $70,000 ($20,000 for individuals) plus up to $10,000 accessibility funding for new creative works | Applications close 21 September 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 |
30 June 2027, or earlier once funds are fully committed. The fund is close to fully allocated and applications are now assessed first-come, first-considered — early application strongly advised. |
| TOURISM & HOSPITALITY | |||
| QLD Tourism Icons Investment Fund (TIFF) Round 2 | New or established Queensland tourism operators, NFPs and Queensland local governments delivering tourism services or experiences. | $1M to $5M, GST exclusive, for eligible tourism infrastructure and experience projects. 1:1 co-contribution required. | EOI closes August 10th, 2026. Full Business Case invitations close October 9 2026. |
| Homegrown – Queensland’s Destination Events Fund (QDEF) Round 2 2026 | 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, $40K-$100K per year, up to 6 years, Destination 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 |
| 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 |
| ARTS & CULTURE | |||
| CreateSA Biennial Project | Open to independent professional artists, independent groups and arts and cultural organisations not receiving annual or multi-year State Government funding. | $50,000 per year for two years, up to $100,000 in total, for developing new work. | 28 September 2026 |
| CreateSA Collaboration Grant | Open to independent groups and eligible arts and cultural organisations. Statutory Authorities and specified funded organisations may also apply. | Up to $100,000 for creative development, art making, presentation and eligible project costs. Certain partners must provide cash or in-kind contributions. | 28 September 2026 |
| CreateSA Touring Support | Open to CreateSA-funded small-to-medium and major organisations touring established South Australian works. | Up to $50,000 for artist fees, net touring costs, coordination, sustainable touring and virtual presentation development. | 28 September 2026 |
| CreateSA Major Commission Grant | South Australian independent artists, groups and eligible arts and cultural organisations proposing a major new work with a commissioning partner. | $100,000 for development, production and presentation costs. At least 30 percent of the project budget must come from other cash or in-kind sources. | 28 September 2026 |
| DEFENCE | |||
| SA Defence Innovation Partnership – Activator Fund | South Australian public universities and SA-based businesses with an ABN, partnering with a SA university, SA industry partner and Defence | Up to $800,000 (1:1 matched) for counter uncrewed aerial system technology development | 30 October 2026 |
| 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 |
| RENEWABLES & SUSTAINABILITY | |||
| SA Heritage Agreement Grants Program 2026–2030 | SA Heritage Agreement landholders and authorised representatives undertaking biodiversity improvements | Under $25,000 for medium grants, up to $100,000 for large grants and under $200,000 for multi-property projects | 7 December 2026 |
WESTERN AUSTRALIA GRANTS
| NAME OF GRANT / PROGRAM | ELIGIBILITY | WHAT IT COVERS & FUNDING AMOUNT | CLOSING DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| ENIVRONMENT & SUSTAINABAILITY | |||
| Bird Flu Wildlife Resilience Grants | Licensed wildlife rehabilitators and eligible wildlife management organisations | $1,500–$10,000 (small grants) and up to $200,000 (large grants) for bird flu prevention and wildlife resilience projects | Ongoing |
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 available year-round, with two assessment cycles each year (end April and end September). The fund is currently undergoing evaluation |
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 |