Some national funding and grants opportunities and initiatives to boost employment and skills. Be sure to check out each link to see if your business is eligible.
Digital Solutions - Australian Small Business Advisory Services Round 1
Looking for tailored advice for your small business? The Digital Solutions program works with you to adopt digital tools to save you time and money, and to help grow your business. Digital Solutions is a 7 hour packaged service that offers 3 hours of one-on-one tailored support as well as group workshops or webinars.
Ongoing
Small Business Skills and Training Boost
Small businesses with an aggregated annual turnover of less than $50 million will be allowed an additional 20% tax deduction for external training courses delivered to employees by registered training providers.
Ongoing
Tax deductions for small businesses accessing external training
Small businesses with an aggregated annual turnover of less than $50 million will be allowed an additional 20% tax deduction for external training courses delivered to employees by registered training providers.
Ongoing
Financial incentives for businesses to hire new staff
Wage subsidies ranging up to $10,000 may be available to businesses that hire eligible individuals into ongoing jobs.
Ongoing
Wage Subsidy Scheme
The Wage Subsidy Scheme provides funding (up to $1650) for employers who hire job seekers registered with a Disability Employment Service provider to help people with disability gain skills and experience through employment.
Ongoing
Asset write-offs for businesses
Eligible businesses can claim an immediate deduction for the business portion of the cost of an asset in the year the asset is first used or installed ready for use. Up to $20,000.
Ongoing
Tax deductions for small businesses to digitise their operations
Small businesses with an aggregated annual turnover of less than $50 million will be allowed an additional 20% tax deduction to support their digital operations and digitise their operations.
Ongoing
Tax deduction on expenditure to improve energy efficiency
Businesses with an aggregated annual turnover of less than $50 million will have access to a bonus 20% tax deduction for the cost of eligible assets and improvements that support more efficient use of energy.
Ongoing
Cash flow support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses
Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) provides invoice finance to assist Indigenous-owned businesses to take advantage of new contract or sales opportunities that may otherwise be out of reach.
Ongoing
Free, independent legal advice for workplace issues
The Workplace Legal Advice Program provides employers with free, independent legal advice to help them deal with workplace issues.
Ongoing
Natural Disaster
Payments and help for people directly affected by bushfires, floods or other natural disasters.
Ongoing
Major Event Fund
The Major Event Fund is an ACT Government funding program administered by VisitCanberra. It has been established to support new major event opportunities that can drive substnatial economic impact, provide marketing opportunities for Canberra and engage & involve Canberra's diverse communities.
Ongoing
Everyday Climate Choices Sustainable Business Program
The Sustainable Business Program provides support across four action areas; energy, transport, waste and water.
Ongoing
Rebates, incentives and advice on energy and water efficiency upgrades for ACT businesses
This program provides support in the areas of energy, transport, waste and water. Businesses can register for the free program to access rebates, resources, advice and accreditation.
Ongoing
Arts Organisation Investment Program 2025
Supports leading ACT arts organisations that engage with the local community to provide programs, services, expertise and cultural infrastructure to support and develop the arts in the ACT. These organisations also provide ongoing sector development, professional pathways for artists and arts workers, and support a diversity of activity and access opportunities for all Canberrans - (more specific to arts program in community rather than general funding).
Ongoing
SafeWork small business rebate
If you are a NSW small business owner or sole trader who employs less than 50 full-time workers, you may be eligible for a SafeWork small business rebate of up to $1,000 on the cost of equipment that makes your workplace safer. Charities and not-for-profit organisations can also apply.
Ongoing
Free and confidential mental health coaching for business owners
This mental health coaching program has been developed by Beyond Blue to give small business owners support during challenging times. In this 6 session course, a coach will work side by side with business owners to overcome difficult issues and provide practical skills to help them manage stress.
Closes June 2026
National Energy Bill Relief
Eligible small businesses will receive up to $150 to help with the cost of their electricity bills in the 2025–26 financial year
Ongoing
City of Sydney Quick response grants
This grant program supports small scale, community-led projects that assist in meeting urgent needs in priority communities. Up to $5,000 for projects up to 4 months.
Closed -Applications reopen 8 July
City of Sydney Business support & funding
Various business grants, seminars and other initiatives that support the local economy and the orgs that do business in it.
Ongoing
Introduction to the circular economy (City of Sydney)
Training and resources to help small businesses cut costs, reduce waste and build resilience.
Ongoing
Reboot Webinar series (City of Sydney)
Watch the City of Sydney Reboot webinars to sharpen your digital content skills and grow your customers and brand.
Business Growth Program
If you run a business in the Northern Territory, you may be able to apply for funding to improve and support your business. The Business Growth Program helps businesses access professional services to improve their performance, sustainability and profitability. It also provides mentoring and coaching support.
Ongoing
NT Small Arts Projects Grant
Up to $5,000 for arts and cultural projects that increase community participation.
Ongoing
Business Investment Concessional Loans NT
Business Investment Concessional Loans provide businesses with loans to help them undertake projects to expand and grow their business. Businesses that have a significant presence in the Northern Territory can apply for loans between $100,000 and $3 million.
Ongoing
Asset Assistance Grant
Non-profit organisations (NPO) whose assets have been significantly damaged as a direct result of an eligible disaster can apply to access the grant of up to $10,000.
Ongoing
Biz Secure Program
The Biz Secure Program provides financial assistance to help Territory businesses improve the safety and security of their facilities against break-ins and crime.
Ongoing
Business Security and Safety Audit Program
The Business Security and Safety Audit Program helps businesses identify works required to deter and protect its premises and workers from crime and anti-social behaviour. The program is designed to contribute to the safety and wellbeing of employees.
Ongoing
Touring Queensland Fund
The Touring Queensland Fund is focused on supporting regional communities’ access to high quality arts and cultural products and events, including music gigs.
Ongoing
Female Founders Co-Investment Fund
The Female Founders Co-Investment Fund provides grants that are pre-approved and are subject to an investment raise by women-founded and led innovation driven enterprises that are approaching new investors as part of their early-stage capital raise.
Closes 30 June 2027
Payroll Tax Rebates - Apprentices and Trainees
Provides a rebate for wages paid to apprentices and trainees to incentivise the creation of apprenticeships and traineeships. This is part of Government commitments to address youth unemployment and building Queensland's skills base, particularly in regional Queensland.
Ongoing
Small Business Fundamentals Program
An initiative in South Australia's Small Business Strategy 2023 - 2030, the Small Business Fundamentals Program is an opportunity for small business owners to build knowledge and capabilities in areas such as finance and investment, management, strategic planning, marketing and communications, human resources and more.
Ongoing
City of Adelaide - Sustainability Incentives Scheme
The City of Adelaide provides financial incentives for sustainable technology installation in apartments, houses and commercial buildings, to improve energy and water performance. A range of rebates are available.
Ongoing
Women in Business Programs
The Women in Business Program is a four-year, $4 million commitment to support programs designed to give entrepreneurial-minded women every opportunity to pursue their goals, leading to a more diverse and inclusive business community in South Australia.
Ongoing
Growth programs for businesses
Access to programs and expert advice to help grow your business.
Ongoing
Support for SA women business owners
Receive up to 6 mentoring sessions including the first mentoring session with a qualified Adelaide Business Hub advisor to create a detailed action plan and be matched to the most appropriate specialist support for an additional 5 x hours of mentoring.
Closes 30 June 2026
Tailored support for SA small businesses
The Small Business Fundamentals Program is an opportunity for SA small business owners to build knowledge and capabilities in areas such as finance and investment, management, strategic planning, marketing and communications, human resources and more.
Ongoing
Sustainability support for SA small businesses
The Small Business Sustainability Support Program aims to help you increase your knowledge of environmental sustainability, understand its relationship to your business, and help build your capability in adopting sustainable practices and reducing emissions.
Ongoing
Funding for innovative South Australian companies with high growth potential
Funding is available for local early-stage entrepreneurs and companies to stimulate economic activity and job creation.
Ongoing
CreateSA (Various Grants for Individuals, Groups, Organisations)
CreateSA invests in artists, organisations and the community to support initiatives that demonstrate bold exploration, innovation, and lead to a vibrant ecology of new relationships and networks so that everyone can engage with arts and culture. Grants available in Development, Projects and Major Projects.
Ongoing
City of Adelaide Sustainability Incentives Scheme
Sustainability incentives scheme offer cash back for residents, businesses, and groups to make sustainable practices and technology more accessible and affordable.
Ongoing
Events Tasmania – One Off Assistance Grants
One-off Assistance grants of up to $20 000 are available to promote the number of winter events in regional Tasmania, increasing visitors and local community engagement through the non-peak tourist season, and assisting to grow event expertise skills and capacity in regional Tasmania.
Ongoing
Major Events Partnership Program
Events Tasmania's Major Event Partnerships Program provides funding to significant events that return substantial economic outcomes for our state. The Program is a competitive process with applications considered by the Major Events Group – a body made up of Government and industry representatives – against set criteria. The Program aims to deliver a regionally and seasonally balanced event portfolio for Tasmania that includes a variety of event types.
Ongoing
Business Energy Efficiency Scheme
The Business Energy Efficiency Scheme (BEES) is a Tasmanian Government scheme that supports electricity customers with annual consumption of more than 150MWh invest in energy efficiency, and electrification opportunities by supporting eligible applicants with financing costs.
Ongoing
Events Tasmania Marketing Grant 2025-26
Provide grants to the organisers of events in Tasmania to increase visitation to their event. The program seeks to support marketing initiatives that promote and attract audiences to events held in Tasmania.
Closes 21 May 2026
Business Growth Loan Scheme
The $60 million Business Growth Loan Scheme provides loans to assist Tasmanian businesses to develop, expand or undertake new projects, that promote growth in the Tasmanian economy and align with the Tasmanian Government’s strategic objectives.
Ongoing
Business Growth and Impact Grants
The City of Melbourne’s Business Growth and Impact Grants are a competitive funding program that supports businesses to grow, innovate, and contribute to a thriving local economy. It is designed to help passionate and innovative small businesses, start-ups or social enterprises bring their ideas to life and reach new markets.
Applications close Monday 1 December 2025 at 12pm.
Small Business Support Services
Various support services including wellbeing support, financial counselling and business advisory.
Ongoing
Business Bushfire Recovery Grant– 2024-25 Western Victoria Bushfires
Grants for small businesses and eligible primary producers who have experienced a decline in revenue of 40% due to the 2024-25 Western Victoria bushfires.
Ongoing
Business Advice
Free 45 minute business advice session to plan, start or grow businesses.
Ongoing
Mentally Healthy Workplaces Program
The Mentally Healthy Workplaces Program is a free initiative to help small and medium-sized Victorian businesses to identify and manage psychosocial risks.
Ongoing
Start-Up Finance Package
The Start-up Finance Package provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander start-ups with access to loans to help new businesses get off the ground.
Ongoing
Jobs and Skills WA Employer Incentive
The Jobs and Skills WA Employer Incentive provides businesses with incentive payments when they employ an apprentice or new entrant trainee.
Ongoing
Arts Projects for Organisations
Offering between $5000 and $80,000 funding for arts and creative industry organisations to deliver a one-off project or a program of activity. The program supports the development and growth of a vibrant sector that promotes the participation and active engagement of Western Australian communities in high quality arts and cultural experiences.
Opening 2 December 2025
City of Perth Business Improvement Grant
The Business Improvement Grants support businesses and property owners to carry out project works that enhance the public realm, create new experiences, and encourage people to visit and stay longer.
Ongoing
Book a small business workshop
Low cost workshops to help small business owners build their entrepreneurial skills. 98% of attendees would recommend our workshops to others. Learn:
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