Grants in WA

WA Supply Chain Capacity Program – Round 1
$50,000 to $5 million, depending on the project.
The Supply Chain Capacity Program supports Western Australian sheep producers and supply‑chain businesses to adjust to the phase‑out of live sheep exports by sea. Funded as part of the Australian Government’s transition assistance package, the program totals $40 million, delivered over two competitive rounds of $20 million each and administered by the Rural Business Development Corporation (RBDC) with delivery by DPIRD. Grants are available for capital investments that expand capacity, efficiency and productivity across WA’s sheep supply chain. Two streams apply: producers can seek $50,000–$2.0 million for on‑farm finishing infrastructure, and processors can seek $50,000–$5.0 million to enhance processing capacity (e.g., lairage, ramps, cold stores, wastewater, heavy‑vehicle access, feedlots, and technology such as objective carcase measurement (OCM) including necessary software and training).

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.

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.

WA Small Business Growth Grants
Up to $10,000
The Small Business Growth Grants Program (the Program) is a WA Government business support initiative to help WA small and medium businesses to develop, grow and expand.

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
Project funding varies depending on the stream.
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.

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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