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Grants closing in October 2026

Open Australian business grants with a closing date between 23 October and 31 October 2026, soonest first. Updated each time the site is rebuilt.

9 listed programs close in the rest of October, and 13 close in November 2026. Closing dates and times can change, so always confirm on the official program page before applying.

Closing in October (9)

Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant

Funding of up to $100,000

Cash funding of up to $100,000 to build tourism and visitor experiences and support farming, fishing and food producers. Available Australia-wide.

NationalCloses 23 Oct 2026grant/funding

Launchpad Program

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to help early-stage startups get going. Available Australia-wide.

NationalCloses 28 Oct 2026grant/funding

26Ten Workplace and Get Ready Grants TAS

Between $5,000 and $65,000

Cash funding of $5,000 to $65,000 to help with hiring, training or keeping staff. Available in Tasmania.

TASCloses 29 Oct 2026grant/funding

Queensland Manufacturing AI Uplift Trial Program

Services worth up to $250,000

Cash funding of up to $250,000 to improve your digital tools or online security and grow manufacturing capability. Available in Queensland.

QLDCloses 30 Oct 2026grant/funding

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

Shopfront Improvement Grant Program 2026-27 (Hume City Council)

Amount not published on portal

Funding for Hume traders to smarten up the outside of their shop.

VICCloses 30 Oct 2026grant/funding

Activation Grants Round 1 2026-27 (City of Swan)

Amount not published on portal

Funding for events and activities that bring people into town centres in the City of Swan (Perth's north-east).

WACloses 31 Oct 2026grant/funding

Business Recovery Advisory Service – Summer 2026 Victorian Bushfires

Free, confidential, one-on-one support

A free support service to give you expert advice and help you recover after a natural disaster. Available in Victoria.

VICCloses 31 Oct 2026free advice/service

Small Business Financial Counselling – Summer 2026 Victorian Bushfires

Expert advice and support from a specialist financial counsellor

A free support service to give you expert advice and help you recover after a natural disaster. Available in Victoria.

VICCloses 31 Oct 2026free advice/service

Closing in November 2026 (13)

Victorian Trees on Farms Program

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in Victoria.

VICCloses 1 Nov 2026grant/funding

Port Kembla Community Investment Fund Round 7

Funding of between $25,000 and $250,000

Cash funding of $25,000 to $250,000 to build tourism and visitor experiences. Available in New South Wales.

NSWCloses 2 Nov 2026grant/funding

Private Practice Incentive Program – Nurse Practitioner(s) TAS

Funding of up to $300,000 per practice, per annum

Cash funding of up to $300,000 to help with hiring, training or keeping staff. Available in Tasmania.

TASCloses 6 Nov 2026grant/funding

Newcastle Port Community Contribution Fund Round 9

Funding of between $25,000 and $250,000

Cash funding of $25,000 to $250,000 to build tourism and visitor experiences. Available in New South Wales.

NSWCloses 9 Nov 2026grant/funding

Love Your West – Night Time Diversification (Quick Response) 2026-27 (Maribyrnong City Council)

Amount not published on portal

Quick grants for Maribyrnong venues and businesses trying new night-time trading, events or offers.

VICCloses 12 Nov 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

Quick Response Fashion Grants NSW

Funding of up to $10,000

Cash funding of up to $10,000 to support business projects and growth. Available in New South Wales.

NSWCloses 19 Nov 2026grant/funding

Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grants Program

Matched funding between $100,000 to $1.5 million

Cash funding of $100,000 to $1.5 million to grow manufacturing capability. Available in Queensland.

QLDCloses 25 Nov 2026grant/funding

Skills Solutions Partnerships VIC

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

VICCloses 27 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

Electric Vehicle Fleets Incentive: Kick-start Funding NSW

Varying amounts of funding depending on what was procured

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

NSWCloses 30 Nov 2026grant/funding

Net Zero Planning Grant NSW

Up to $25,000 (covers up to 50% of eligible costs)

Up to $25,000, covering up to 50% of costs, to help larger energy users plan their path to net zero. Only for businesses spending at least $200,000 a year on energy at a single NSW site, or $500,000 a year across multiple NSW sites.

NSWCloses 30 Nov 2026grant/funding

Thailand-Australia Venture Exchange Program

Structured program support and travel allowance

A free support service to give you expert advice and develop and bring new products or technology to market. Available Australia-wide.

NationalCloses 30 Nov 2026free advice/service