Grants in WA

The Innovation Booster Grant (IBG) aids WA-based startups and small businesses in commercialising their innovative ideas or projects and expanding to generate employment opportunities. Funded through the $25.8 million New Industries Fund, the IBG is a competitive initiative of the Western Australian government.

The Commercialisation Bridge Grant (CBG) stands as a competitive government grant initiative in Western Australia, funded through the $25.8 million New Industries Fund. Its primary objective is to support innovators in Western Australia in bridging the gap between their commercialised innovations and the establishment of a viable business.

The Preserve, Promote and Protect our Aboriginal Sites program provides grants to Aboriginal organisations for projects that preserve, promote and protect Aboriginal sites and support Aboriginal people in managing their cultural heritage throughout Western Australia.

As part of the 2024–25 Federal Budget, the Australian Government announced the second round of the Hydrogen Headstart program to support major hydrogen production projects and grow Australia’s clean energy industry. Delivered by ARENA, round 2 aims to strengthen Australia’s position in the global hydrogen market. ARENA is now seeking input on the proposed program design through a public consultation process. Stakeholders are invited to review the Consultation Paper and provide feedback via the online forms by 31 July 2025.

The Drought Resilience Innovation Challenges Pilot Program, part of the Future Drought Fund, provides funding of up to $2 million per project. It supports initiatives that improve natural capital, enhance biodiversity, and build drought resilience in agricultural landscapes.

The Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnerships (ESVCLP) program provides tax benefits to encourage investment in early-stage Australian companies. Eligible venture capital funds can access flow-through tax treatment and receive tax exemptions on gains and income distributed to their investors.

The Grid Enhancing Technologies program provides businesses with up to $5 million in competitive grant funding to accelerate the uptake and deployment of grid enhancing technologies on Australia's electricity networks.

The Heritage Grants Program encourages investment in State Registered Heritage Places and supports key strategic objectives of the Heritage Council of Western Australia.

The Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program supports explorers by covering up to half of their exploratory drilling expenses. It's a flagship initiative of the Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS), running twice yearly and refunding up to 50% for innovative drilling projects, with specific limits.