Grants and other funding programs are available from the federal, state and territory governments and in some cases from local councils. Generally there are no grants available for starting a business. However, there are grants and other assistance available for business activities such as expanding your business, research and development, innovation and exporting.

• Federal government grants & funding
  Access federal government grants, funding and other assistance.

• State and territory grants and funding
  Grants and other funding programs are available from your state or territory government.

  • ACT Government grants
    A list of government assistance programs for businesses in the Australian Capital Territory.

  • NSW Government grants
    A list of government assistance programs for businesses in New South Wales.

  • NT Government grants
    A list of government assistance programs for businesses in the Northern Territory.

  • QLD Government grants
    A list of government assistance programs for businesses in Queensland.

  • SA Government grants
    A list of government assistance programs for businesses in South Australia.

  • TAS Government grants
    A list of government assistance programs for businesses in Tasmania.

  • VIC Government grants
    A list of government assistance programs for businesses in Victoria.

  • WA Government grants
    A list of government assistance programs for businesses in Western Australia.

• Advice & support
  You can take advantage of a broad range of advice and support offered by the Australian Government.

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