Small Business Grants

New funding rounds are introduced regularly, while others operate on fixed timelines with defined closing dates. Understanding what opportunities exist at any given time often requires more than reviewing public summaries alone.

Government Business Funding

Australian government support for businesses is not limited to a single scheme or department. Funding is distributed across:

• Federal government initiatives
• State and territory based programs
• Local council and regional development funding

Each level focuses on different objectives, including growth, innovation, employment, sustainability, regional development, and industry specific support.

As a result, multiple forms of assistance may exist simultaneously, each with its own scope and timeframe.

Small Business Grant Initiatives

The government has also allocated up to $189.7 million over the next five years to support mature-age Australians to adapt to the transitioning economy and develop the skills needed to remain in work.

These are examples of the types of programs and incentives the government has made available to encourage growth of the startup, small and medium enterprises.

Timing and funding cycles matter

Government assistance is not open ended. Most programs operate within:

• Defined funding rounds
• Annual or multi year budget allocations
• Fixed application or registration deadlines

Once a program closes or its allocated funds are exhausted, opportunities are no longer available, regardless of business circumstances. Therefore it is vital to stay up to date with program availability and deadlines.

Explore current programs by jurisdiction: