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General business grants in Australia

Business grants and programs relevant to general business, across all states and territories.

We currently list 45 open grants and programs tagged General business: 32 cash grants, 9 free services and advice, 3 loans and 1 rebates and concessions. 26 are ongoing with no fixed closing date, and 3 close within the next 30 days. The largest stated maximum is $5,000,000. Programs are offered at state level (28), federal level (10), council level (7). Cash grants are listed first, then by closing date. Always confirm details on the official program page before applying.

45 open listings

Small Business Grants 2026-27 (Hume City Council)

Amount not published on portal

Council grants to help small businesses in the Hume area (Melbourne's north) grow or improve.

VICCloses 30 Oct 2026grant/funding

Future Founders Bursary (Brisbane City Council)

Amount not confirmed

A bursary from Brisbane City Council aimed at early-stage founders building a business in Brisbane.

QLDCloses 16 Nov 2026grant/funding

BushBank Private Landowner Opportunity VIC

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to support business projects and growth. Available in Victoria.

VICCloses 30 Nov 2026grant/funding

Business to Business Grant Program 2026-27 (Round 1) (City of Whittlesea)

Amount not published on portal

Grants that encourage Whittlesea businesses to buy from and partner with other local businesses.

VICCloses 31 Dec 2026grant/funding

Great Western Highway Closure Small Business Support Grant NSW

Cash funding of up to $25,000 to support business projects and growth. Available in New South Wales.

NSWCloses 22 Jan 2027grant/funding

Economic Activation Partnerships 2026-27 (Townsville City Council)

Amount not published on portal

Partnership funding for projects that boost economic activity in Townsville.

QLDCloses 1 Apr 2027grant/funding

Touring Grants Tasmania

Funding of up to $20,000

Cash funding of up to $20,000 to build tourism and visitor experiences. Available in Tasmania.

TASCloses 20 May 2027grant/funding

Business and Industry Sponsorships 2026-27 (Brisbane City Council)

Amount not published on portal

Council sponsorship for business and industry events or initiatives that benefit Brisbane's economy.

QLDCloses 30 Jun 2027grant/funding

Collie Futures Small Grants Program

Cash funding of up to $100,000 to support business projects and growth. Available in Western Australia.

WACloses 30 Jun 2027grant/funding

Female Founders Co-Investment Fund QLD

Funding of between $50,000 and $200,000

Cash funding of $50,000 to $200,000 to help early-stage startups get going. Available in Queensland.

QLDCloses 30 Jun 2027grant/funding

Heritage Agreement Incentive Grants SA

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to support business projects and growth. Available in South Australia.

SACloses 30 Jun 2027grant/funding

Industry and Economic Development Fund 2026-27 (Cairns Regional Council)

Amount not published on portal

Council money for projects that grow industries and jobs in the Cairns region.

QLDCloses 30 Jun 2027grant/funding

Infrastructure Development Fund WA

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to support business projects and growth. Available in Western Australia.

WACloses 30 Jun 2027grant/funding

Boating Infrastructure Emergency Repair Pool NSW

Funding of between $5,000 and $300,000

Cash funding of $5,000 to $300,000 to support business projects and growth. Available in New South Wales.

NSWCloses 30 Jun 2028grant/funding

Critical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme NSW

Deferral of royalty payments

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to support business projects and growth. Available in New South Wales.

NSWCloses 30 Jun 2030grant/funding

Backing Business Investment – Accelerated Depreciation

Faster depreciation of assets as tax deductions

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to support business projects and growth. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoinggrant/funding

COVID-19 Tax Relief Measures NSW

Tax relief measures

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to support business projects and growth. Available in New South Wales. No fixed closing date.

NSWOngoinggrant/funding

Capital Grants Program

Funding varies on a case-by-case basis

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to support business projects and growth. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoinggrant/funding

Fuel Tax Credits

Credit for fuel tax

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to support business projects and growth. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoinggrant/funding

Instant Asset Write-Off

An asset write-off of up to $20,000

Cash funding of up to $20,000 to support business projects and growth. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoinggrant/funding

Major Project Status

A single entry point for Australian Government approvals

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to support business projects and growth. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoinggrant/funding

Moree After Hours Activities for Young People Quick Response Grants NSW

Funding of between $500 and $10,000

Cash funding of $500 to $10,000 to support business projects and growth. Available in New South Wales. No fixed closing date.

NSWOngoinggrant/funding

National Reconstruction Fund

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to support business projects and growth. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoinggrant/funding

Pacific Australian Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme

Access to a reliable workforce

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to support business projects and growth. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoinggrant/funding

Practice Incentives Program (PIP)

Incentives vary

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to support business projects and growth. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoinggrant/funding

SA Women in Business Advisory Program

50% subsidised scholarship to a business advisory program

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to support business projects and growth. Available in South Australia. No fixed closing date.

SAOngoinggrant/funding

Simplified Trading Stock Rules

The option of using simplified trading stock rules at stocktake time

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to support business projects and growth. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoinggrant/funding

Small Business Income Tax Offset

Tax offsets of up to $1000 per year

Cash funding of up to $1,000 to support business projects and growth. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoinggrant/funding

Small Business Wellness Coaches QLD

Wellness coaching

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to give you expert advice. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoinggrant/funding

StartSpace VIC

Access to coworking space, learning, networking and funding opportunities

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to help early-stage startups get going. Available in Victoria. No fixed closing date.

VICOngoinggrant/funding

Territory Growth Initiative NT

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to support business projects and growth. Available in the Northern Territory. No fixed closing date.

NTOngoinggrant/funding

Trunk Infrastructure Fund VIC

Funding between $500,000 and $2 million

Cash funding of $500,000 to $2 million to support business projects and growth. Available in Victoria. No fixed closing date.

VICOngoinggrant/funding

Business Elevate Program – Supplier EOI 2026-27 (Maribyrnong City Council)

Not a grant to applicants (supplier expression of interest)

Council is looking for suppliers to deliver its business support program. Useful for consultants and trainers, not a grant for general businesses.

VICCloses 19 Oct 2026free advice/service

Business Growth Loan Scheme TAS

Loans from $100,000 to $5 million

A loan of $100,000 to $5 million to support business projects and growth. Available in Tasmania.

TASCloses 18 Dec 2026loan

Ignite Program NT

Mentoring, advice and pre-seed funding

A free support service to help early-stage startups get going and give you expert advice. Available in the Northern Territory.

NTCloses 30 Jun 2027free advice/service

Women in Business Foundations Program Extension SA

Mentoring and business advice

A free support service to give you expert advice. Available in South Australia.

SACloses 30 Jun 2030free advice/service

ACT Microcredit Loan Program

Interest free loans of up to $3,000 or low-interest loans of between $3,001 and $10,000

A loan of up to $10,000 to support business projects and growth. Available in the ACT. No fixed closing date.

Business Growth Programs SA

Access to programs and expert advice to help grow your business

A free support service to give you expert advice. Available in South Australia. No fixed closing date.

SAOngoingfree advice/service

Green Hydrogen Electricity Concessions NSW

Concession amounts vary

A rebate, exemption or concession to support business projects and growth. Available in New South Wales. No fixed closing date.

NSWOngoingconcession/rebate

Growth Accelerator Program SA

9-month structured support program

A free support service to give you expert advice. Available in South Australia. No fixed closing date.

SAOngoingfree advice/service

Microcredential Course: Business Planning QLD

Free microcredential course

A free support service to give you expert advice. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoingfree advice/service

Microcredential Course: Continuity Planning QLD

Free microcredential course

A free support service to give you expert advice. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoingfree advice/service

No Interest Micro Business Loan TAS

Interest-free loans of up to $3,000

A loan of up to $3,000 to support business projects and growth. Available in Tasmania. No fixed closing date.

Small Business Fundamentals Program SA

Tailored support and advice

A free support service to give you expert advice. Available in South Australia. No fixed closing date.

SAOngoingfree advice/service

Women in Business NSW

Fully subsidised online business training program with access to resources, events and other services

A free support service to give you expert advice and improve your digital tools or online security. Available in New South Wales. No fixed closing date.

NSWOngoingfree advice/service