Australian funding programs open to small businesses and startups. Every record shows its source and the date we last checked it, so you can tell what is current before you spend a day on it.
AusIndustry and the ATO · Federal
A tax offset for companies conducting eligible experimental R&D. Annual, and the largest single business support program in the country.
Austrade · Federal
Reimburses eligible promotional expenses for businesses developing export markets. Tiered by how established the exporter is.
Department of Industry, Science and Resources · Federal
Advice and matched grants for innovative SMEs commercialising in the National Reconstruction Fund priority areas.
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations · Federal
Support for employers taking on apprentices and trainees, with higher rates in priority occupations.
Austrade, Tourism Australia and state agencies · Federal and state
A cluster of federal and state programs supporting visitor experiences, accommodation upgrades and destination marketing.
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water · Federal
Matched funding to replace or upgrade equipment for better energy efficiency in small and medium businesses.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry · Federal
Programs helping farmers and rural communities prepare for drought, including farm business planning and regional resilience projects.
Investment NSW · New South Wales
Matched funding for NSW startups and scaleups commercialising innovative products.
LaunchVic · Victoria
Funding for programs that strengthen Victoria's startup ecosystem, from founder skills to early-stage capital.
Queensland Government · Queensland
Matched funding helping Queensland small businesses improve efficiency, marketing and online presence.
Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation · Western Australia
Support for innovative Western Australian startups and SMEs to develop and commercialise new products.
Western Australian Government · Western Australia
Co-funding for projects that create jobs and diversify economies across regional Western Australia.
ACT Government · Australian Capital Territory
Matched funding helping Canberra startups develop and commercialise innovative products.
Northern Territory Government · Northern Territory
Co-funded business improvement services for Northern Territory small businesses.
Every record shows its source and the date we last verified it. We ingest from official Australian sources first. Always confirm details against the funder's own guidelines before relying on them.
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