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Queensland business grants

State and council grants for businesses in Queensland. Federal programs are listed separately under Australia-wide.

We currently list 46 open business grants and programs for Queensland: 23 cash grants, 11 free services and advice, 8 loans and 4 rebates and concessions. 29 are ongoing with no fixed closing date, and 2 close within the next 30 days. The largest stated maximum is $5,000,000. Programs are offered at state level (41), council level (5). Cash grants are listed first, then by closing date. Always confirm details on the official program page before applying.

46 open listings

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

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

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

Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants – North QLD Monsoon Trough

Funding of up to $75,000 for primary producers and up to $50,000 for small businesses

Cash funding of up to $75,000 to help you recover after a natural disaster and support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in Queensland.

QLDCloses 6 Jan 2027grant/funding

First Nations Innovation Acceleration Program QLD

Funding and advisory services

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to develop and bring new products or technology to market and back Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses. Available in Queensland.

QLDCloses 4 Feb 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

Small Business Recovery Assistance Grant Program – 2025 QLD Monsoon Trough

Funding of up to $15,000

Cash funding of up to $15,000 to help you recover after a natural disaster. Available in Queensland.

QLDCloses 5 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

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

Free Apprenticeships for Under 25s QLD

Fee-free apprenticeships for employees under 25 years in priority areas

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to help with hiring, training or keeping staff. Available in Queensland.

QLDCloses 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

Remote Communities Freight Assistance Scheme QLD

Funding amounts vary

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

QLDCloses 30 Jun 2028grant/funding

Digital Games Incentive QLD

Incentive amounts vary

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to improve your digital tools or online security. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoinggrant/funding

Drought Preparedness Grants QLD

Funding of up to $50,000

Cash funding of up to $50,000 to help you recover after a natural disaster and support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoinggrant/funding

Drought Relief from Electricity Charges Scheme (DRECS) QLD

Relief from energy charges

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to pay for energy-saving or lower-emission upgrades and help you recover after a natural disaster. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoinggrant/funding

Freight Subsidies for Disaster Affected Primary Producers QLD

Freight subsidies of up to $5000 per disaster event

Cash funding of up to $5,000 to help you recover after a natural disaster and support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoinggrant/funding

Manufacturing Benchmark Program QLD

Access to subsidised benchmarking

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to grow manufacturing capability. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoinggrant/funding

Queensland Destination Events Program

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to stage or attract events. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoinggrant/funding

Residential Activation Fund QLD

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to support building and housing projects. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoinggrant/funding

Screen Queensland Funding and Support

Various funding programs and resources are available

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

QLDOngoinggrant/funding

Small Business Apprenticeship Program QLD

Wage subsidy payments

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to help with hiring, training or keeping staff. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoinggrant/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

TradieStart Apprentice Incentive QLD

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to help with hiring, training or keeping staff. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoinggrant/funding

Disaster Assistance Loans – Western QLD Surface Trough, Rainfall and Flooding (Primary Producers)

Low-interest loans of up to $5 million

A loan of up to $5 million to help you recover after a natural disaster and support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in Queensland.

QLDCloses 31 Dec 2026loan

City Activation and Housing Incentive Policy 2026-27 (Components 1a, 1b, 3, 4) (Townsville City Council)

Incentives vary by component

Council incentives for development and activation in central Townsville, split into several parts. Mainly for property owners and developers.

QLDCloses 30 Jun 2027concession/rebate

Vessel Tracking Rebate Scheme QLD

Rebate amount varies

A rebate, exemption or concession to support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in Queensland.

QLDCloses 30 Jun 2027concession/rebate

Disaster Assistance Loans – QLD Monsoon Trough (Primary Producers)

Low-interest loans of up to $2 million

A loan of up to $2 million to help you recover after a natural disaster and support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in Queensland.

QLDCloses 31 Dec 2027loan

Irrigation Pricing Rebate Scheme QLD

Rebates on water bills

A rebate, exemption or concession to improve water use or water infrastructure. Available in Queensland.

QLDCloses 31 Dec 2027concession/rebate

Apprentice and trainee rebate for payroll tax QLD

Payroll tax rebate

A rebate, exemption or concession to help with hiring, training or keeping staff. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoingconcession/rebate

Catalyst Manufacturing Benchmark Program QLD

Free benchmarking program

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

QLDOngoingfree advice/service

Disaster Assistance (Essential Working Capital) Loans - Primary Producer QLD

Low-interest loans up to $100,000

A loan of up to $100,000 to help you recover after a natural disaster and support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

Disaster Assistance (Essential Working Capital) Loans - Small Business QLD

Low-interest loans up to $100,000

A loan of up to $100,000 to help you recover after a natural disaster. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

Disaster Assistance Loans - Primary Producer QLD

Low-interest loans of up to $250,000

A loan of up to $250,000 to help you recover after a natural disaster and support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

Disaster Assistance Loans - Small Business QLD

Low-interest loans up to $250,000

A loan of up to $250,000 to help you recover after a natural disaster. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

Farm Business Analysis Assistance Program QLD

Free, no obligation financial advice

A free support service to give you expert advice and support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoingfree advice/service

Fee-Free Accredited Training

Fee-free accredited training

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

QLDOngoingfree advice/service

First Start Loans QLD

Low-interest loan of up to $2 million

A loan of up to $2 million to support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

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

Microcredential Course: Leveraging AI QLD

Free microcredential course

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

QLDOngoingfree advice/service

Microcredential Course: Workforce Planning QLD

Free microcredential course

A free support service to give you expert advice and help with hiring, training or keeping staff. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoingfree advice/service

Queensland Exporter Academy

Training, advice, mentorship, and access to resources

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

QLDOngoingfree advice/service

Sowing the Seeds of Farming Innovation Fund (SSFIF) QLD

Investment support

A free support service to give you expert advice and develop and bring new products or technology to market. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoingfree advice/service

Sustainability Loan QLD

Loans of up to $1.3 million

A loan of up to $1.3 million to support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

Transport-related Drought Assistance QLD

Various support measures

A free support service to give you expert advice and help you recover after a natural disaster. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoingfree advice/service

Workforce Evolve QLD

Advice and training for attracting and retaining talent

A free support service to help with hiring, training or keeping staff and give you expert advice. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoingfree advice/service