Grants in NSW

Future Drought Fund: Strengthening Drought Resilience on Country Program

Up to $2 million

The Future Drought Fund Strengthening Drought Resilience on Country Program provides $12 million to support First Nations-led, community-driven projects that build resilience to drought and climate impacts. Running from 2025–26 to 2027–28, up to six Delivery Partners will co-design and support place-based initiatives that strengthen connection to Country and empower communities. The program reflects the Australian Government’s commitment to Closing the Gap by investing in First Nations-led solutions.

Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant

up to $100,000

This grant supports wine or cider producers who add value by encouraging visitors to wine regions—driving wine tourism through physical cellar door experiences. It offers financial assistance proportionate to eligible domestic cellar door sales, with the objective of enhancing regional visitation and tourism.

Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants

$100,000 - $3 million

CRC-P Grants facilitate short-term research collaborations led by industry, effectively bridging the gap between researchers and industry. The initiative focuses on driving research and development efforts towards viable commercial applications.

NSW Live Performance Venue Grant Program – Round 2

$15,000-$80,000

The Live Performance Venue Grant supports hospitality venues to host live performances, with funding for sound or staging equipment, programming, marketing, and other delivery costs

Battery Breakthrough Initiative (BBI)

$2M-$200M

The Battery Breakthrough Initiative (BBI) was announced as part of the Federal Government’s Future Made in Australia (FMA) policy. The program has a $500 million of grant funding pool available.

Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBC) Capacity Building Grant

Total funding pool of $114.8 million

Funding is available to support PBCs to maximise the economic and social potential of native title through the effective and sustainable management of their land.

Ultra Low-Cost Solar PV R&D Funding Round

$2 million - $10 million

ARENA is continuing its support for research and development (R&D) and commercialisation of Australian solar PV, with a new $60 million funding round to push innovation and take solar to ultra low-cost levels.

NSW RNA Pipeline Grants 2025

$200,000-$3,000,000

The NSW RNA Pipeline Grants (RPG) is a $6M, single round, competitive technology development and commercialisation program supporting RNA therapeutics, vaccines, and tech development.

Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Grant

$50,000-$5,000,000

Offers up to $500,000 in funding for later-stage projects that are closer to market and require support to scale or commercialise.

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