Available Grants

The Market Access Grant Scheme (MAGS) 2026 is a Western Australian Government initiative designed to support local health and medical life sciences companies in accessing global markets. Delivered by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (DEED), the program provides financial assistance to help small and medium enterprises attend major national and international conferences and industry events in 2026. By subsidising travel costs, MAGS enables WA-based businesses to showcase their innovations, build strategic partnerships, attract investment, and expand their commercial reach. The scheme aligns with the WA Health and Medical Life Sciences Industry Strategy, which aims to diversify the economy, create jobs, and strengthen the state’s reputation as a global hub for health innovation.

This grant invests in outstanding low-budget feature film projects by First Nations Australians. Funding supports production and post-production, aiming to develop key First Nations creatives and extend their vision and skills.

The Defence and Research Teaming (DaRT) 2025 grant is a Western Australian Government initiative managed by the Defence Science Centre. It empowers defence personnel, academia and industry partners to collaborate on early-stage concepts within the Defence Capability Life Cycle. These projects must have participated in Exercise Western Dawn 2025 and align with defined innovation themes. Successful teams receive grants up to $200k to de‑risk technologies and mature ideas—ultimately enhancing ADF capability and building sovereign industry outcomes.

The WA Defence Ready Initiative – Round 4 is a competitive grant program administered by Defence West within the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. Its purpose is to strengthen Western Australian small to medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in the defence sector by improving their capability, capacity, and competitiveness. The program supports businesses to become reliable suppliers of products, services, and works across all defence domains. By funding strategic improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and workforce development, the initiative aims to increase WA’s contribution to meeting Defence requirements and expand local industry participation in national and international defence supply chains.

The Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative helps NSW businesses and industries lead the transition to net zero by boosting competitiveness, attracting investment, and unlocking new growth opportunities. The Low Carbon Product Manufacturing (LCPM) stream supports clean manufacturing using low-carbon technologies.

The Renewable Manufacturing stream focuses on building strong local supply chains for renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs). It is part of the NSW Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative, which underpins the NSW Government’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

The AUKUS SME Readiness Fund is a competitive grant program administered by Defence West to support Western Australian small and medium enterprises in building the capacity and capability needed to secure work within the AUKUS supply chain. The program focuses on Pillar 1, which involves components for conventionally armed nuclear-powered submarines, and Pillar 2, which covers priority technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum technologies, advanced cyber, and undersea capabilities.

The Green Iron Investment Fund – National Development Stream supports early movers in establishing commercial-scale green iron production facilities across Australia. Its objectives are to de-risk early capital investments in green iron production, attract private investment into the industry, generate economic and employment benefits, and deliver community outcomes aligned with the Future Made in Australia Community Benefit Principles. The intended outcomes include transforming national, regional or local economies through the development of green iron capabilities, and contributing to emissions reduction across the steel value chain in line with Australia’s decarbonisation goals.

The Surf Club Facility Program supports Surf Life Saving Clubs across New South Wales to upgrade or develop facilities that are safe, inclusive and accessible. The program is designed to improve the quality of surf club infrastructure by encouraging best practice design principles. It seeks to increase the use of these facilities by both the public and community groups, while actively removing barriers to participation for underrepresented communities, including women and girls, people with disability, First Nations peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Additionally, the program aims to strengthen the financial and environmental sustainability of surf clubs, ensuring they remain viable and welcoming spaces for generations to come.