Business, Industry and Infrastructure Grants - September 2026

Welcome to our Business and Infrastructure Funding Opportunities Newsletter where you will find details of grant and funding programs that are available for the Northern Inland Region for businesses and infrastructure projects.

Due to the number of grants that are available, we send two funding opportunities newsletters a month; one for Business and Infrastructure and another for Community Projects and Award Programs. These newsletters are a free service that we provide, and can you can add the Community Funding Opportunities and Awards Programs newsletter to your subscriptions by filling your details into the subscription form in the footer of our website : www.rdani.org.au

We wish you all the best with the Funding Opportunities below and if you are looking for a grant between newsletters, have a look at the grants area of our website which is updated weekly: www.rdani.org.au/our-region/grants-and-funding-opportunities.php

If you need some facts and figures for your applications, a range of data for our region is also available on our website here: www.rdani.org.au/our-region/regional-data.php

Please note the below information is intended as a guide only. Closing dates and other details should be verified using the links provided as they are subject to change by the providers without notice.

What’s New: Items marked with a * before their title indicate new additions or changed details since our last newsletter, helping you quickly identify what’s new and updated.

Featured Grants

Safer Local Roads Infrastructure Program (SLRIP) - Tranche 6
Closes: 31st of January 2027 - 5:00 pm
Value: Up to $5 Million
Run By: Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts

The Safer Local Roads Infrastructure Program (SLRIP) provides funding for projects to address current and emerging priorities in road infrastructure needs.

SLRIP has 4 objectives that are linked to road infrastructure priorities:

• road safety
• productivity
• road resilience
• sustainability.

The program funds projects under three project streams:

• Road construction and upgrades
• Bridge renewal 
• Heavy vehicle facilities

It is an ongoing, application-based, merit-assessed, funding program, open to all state and territory governments and Local Government Authorities (LGAs).

 

Indigenous Broadcasting and Media Program – Strengthening Community Broadcasting Grant Opportunity
Closes: 11th of September 2026 - 12:00 pm
Value: $20,000 to $250,000
Run By: National Indigenous Australians Agency

The Indigenous Broadcasting and Media Program objectives include supporting the First Nations broadcasting and media sector to modernise and stabilise operations and supporting the First Nations broadcasting and media sector to deliver reliable, high quality, culturally and locally relevant broadcasting services.  

The intended outcomes of the grant are:

• Improved capacity of First Nations broadcasting and media services to deliver high quality broadcasting services.
• Relevant First Nations news, information, cultural and educational programs remain accessible.
• Opportunities for training and development in the First Nations Broadcasting and Media sector are provided.
• Increase in the number of First Nations community broadcasting services operating in Australia.

 

Advice and Planning - 2026/27
Closes: 17th of September 2026 - 2:00 pm
Value: Up to $20,000
Run By: NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

This quick response grant is for venues who demonstrate a commitment to increasing live music programming to undertake assessment reports, development applications, legal services, planning expenses and energy audits.

Advice may include: 

• assessment reports to support infrastructure development (e.g. soundproofing, ventilation, accessibility) 
• development application and planning expenses 
• legal services and licensing consultants 
• energy efficiency audits. 

 

Infrastructure and Equipment - 2026/27
Closes: 28th of September 2026 - 2:00 pm
Value: Up to $300,000
Run By: NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

This grant supports dedicated live music venues to purchase equipment, undertake infrastructure works and to install high-end audiovisual systems and advanced lighting technology.

This funding aims to:

• build capability of dedicated live music venues to deliver world class audience and visitor experiences
• increase the number of fit-for-purpose live music venues in NSW
• increase sector knowledge and expertise in best practice sound management and sustainable live music programming
• increase diversity of live music offerings
• increase accessibility and access within venues
• improve venue energy and climate sustainability
• increase venue technological capacity.

Closing in September

Closing the Gap - Major Capital Works Program - 2026-27 - Round 3
Closes: 7th of September 2026 - 2:00 pm
Value: $500,000 to $8 Million
Run By: Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Funding to strengthen the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) sector through improved infrastructure, including new and upgraded health clinics and associated housing for health professionals.

Clean Technology Innovation (CTI) Grant
Closes: 8th of September 2026 - 12:00 pm
Value: $500,000 to $5 Million
Run By: NSW Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Funding for businesses to pilot and demonstrate lab-proven clean technologies to accelerate their commercial readiness.

*  Indigenous Broadcasting and Media Program – Strengthening Community Broadcasting Grant Opportunity
Closes: 11th of September 2026 - 12:00 pm
Value: $20,000 to $250,000
Run By: National Indigenous Australians Agency
Supporting the First Nations broadcasting and media sector to modernise and stabilise operations and supporting the First Nations broadcasting and media sector to deliver reliable, high quality, culturally and locally relevant broadcasting services.

Matched Funding for Artists and Artist Groups – Intermediate - 2026
Closes: 15th of September 2026 - 3:00 pm
Value: Up to $10,000
Run By: Creative Australia
Supports artists to build on existing private sector fundraising experience and strengthen their practice over time.

Matched Funding for Organisations – Advanced - 2026
Closes: 15th of September 2026 - 3:00 pm
Value: Up to $100,000
Run By: Creative Australia
Supports small to medium arts and cultural organisations to lead and evolve sophisticated private sector fundraising practice and embed it for long-term sustainability within their organisation.

Matched Funding for Organisations – Beginner - 2026
Closes: 15th of September 2026 - 3:00 pm
Value: Up to $50,000
Run By: Creative Australia
Supports arts and cultural organisations to build and embed private sector fundraising skills, knowledge and confidence over time.

*  Advice and Planning - 2026/27
Closes: 17th of September 2026 - 2:00 pm
Value: Up to $20,000
Run By: NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
Quick response grant for venues who demonstrate a commitment to increasing live music programming to undertake assessment reports, development applications, legal services, planning expenses and energy audits.

*  First Nations Creative and Professional Development​ - 2026/27
Closes: 21st of September 2026 - 2:00 pm
Value: Up to $30,000
Run By: NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
Supports NSW Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists and acts to create, record and promote new and original contemporary music, undertake professional development and purchase equipment.

*  First Nations Industry Development - 2026/27
Closes: 21st of September 2026 - 2:00 pm
Value: Up to $150,000
Run By: NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
Supports NSW Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander led music businesses and organisations with a track record of delivering significant outcomes for First Nations contemporary music in NSW.

*  Recording, Content and Promotion​ - 2026/27
Closes: 21st of September 2026 - 2:00 pm
Value: Up to $30,000
Run By: Create NSW
Supports career growth through recording and promotion of new and original contemporary music, for artists and acts with an established body of work in contemporary music.

*  Infrastructure and Equipment - 2026/27
Closes: 28th of September 2026 - 2:00 pm
Value: Up to $300,000
Run By: NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
Supports dedicated live music venues to purchase equipment, undertake infrastructure works and to install high-end audiovisual systems and advanced lighting technology.

*  First Nations Clean Energy Projects – Pilot Grants
Closes: 28th of September 2026 - 5:00 pm
Value: $1 Million to $10 Million
Run By: Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Support the economic development and self-determination of First Nations peoples through increased opportunities to lead and benefit from clean energy project developments.

Short to Feature Fast Track Initiative - 2026
Closes: 28th of September 2026 - 5:00 pm
Value: Up to $75,000
Run By: Screen NSW
Combines funding for the production of a short film or proof of concept, as well as script development funds for a low budget feature film.

*  Active Transport Fund (ATF) - Tranche 2
Closes: 30th of September 2026 - 5:00 pm
Value: Up to $5 Million
Run By: Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
Funding for the upgrade of existing, and construction of new, bicycle and walking pathways across Australia.

Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Worker Retention Payment
Closes: 30th of September 2026 - 5:00 pm
Run By: Australian Government Department of Education
Funding to support a wage increase for all eligible ECEC workers

*  NSW Football Facilities Fund - 2026 - Round 2
Closes: 30th of September 2026
Value: Up to $50,000
Run By: AFL NSW / ACT
Financial investment into community football facilities across NSW to support projects that have a positive impact on AFL participation and experience.

Preschools on non-government school sites program
Closes: 30th of September 2026 - 6:00 pm
Value: Up to $4 Million
Run By: NSW Government Department of Education
Funding to build new or upgrade existing preschools on at least 50 non-government school sites, at both independent and Catholic schools in NSW.

Closing in October

*  Aged Care Award Wages - Historical Leave Liabilities Increases - 1 August 2026
Closes: 6th of October 2026 - 2:00 pm
Run By: Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
One-off funding to eligible registered providers to pay eligible registered and enrolled nurses working in aged care to take their leave entitlements at the increased wage rates effective from 1 August 2026 as a result of the FWC decision under the ACWVC only.

*  Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program – Round 12
Closes: 6th of October 2026 - 5:00 pm
Value: $5,000 to $4 Million
Run By: Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
Grants to enhance the safety and accessibility of aerodromes/airports in remote and very remote areas of Australia.

Contemporary Music Touring Program - 2026 - Round 2
Closes: 13th of October 2026
Value: $5,000 to $50,000
Run By: Creative Australia
Support national tours by musicians performing original Australian contemporary music.

*  Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant – Round 8
Closes: 23rd of October 2026 - 5:00 pm
Value: Up to $100,000
Run By: Wine Australia
Support producers who add value by encouraging visitors to wine regions through access to an annual grant reflective of their eligible physical cellar door sales.

Closing in November

Modernised Multicultural Grants Program: Infrastructure for Multicultural Communities
Closes: 12th of November 2026 - 4:00 pm
Value: $20,000 to $1.5 Million
Run By: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs
Provides funding for construction, upgrade or extension of infrastructure, with focus on new and emerging multicultural communities, and projects focussed on achieving positive outcomes for multicultural women, multicultural LGBTIQA+ community members, and multicultural people with a disability.

*  Quick Response Fashion Grant Program - 2026-27
Closes: 19th of November 2026 - 2:00 pm
Value: Up to $10,000
Run By: Create NSW
Support business development and industry engagement, and enable emerging designers to purchase essential fashion and textile equipment or pursue professional development opportunities. 

Production Finance - 2026 - R99
Opens: 19th of October 2026
Closes: 23rd of November 2026
Value: Up to $850,000
Run By: Screen NSW
Funding to produce or post produce in NSW – feature films, longform adult and children’s drama series; factual and documentary television or online, animation and interactive online screen entertainment. 

Support at Home Thin Markets 2026-27 (Round 3)
Closes: 26th of November 2026 - 2:00 pm
Run By: Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Provides flexible funding to eligible Support at Home providers that deliver aged care services in thin markets.

Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Grant - 2026/2027 - Round 2
Opens: 1st of October 2026
Closes: 30th of November 2026
Value: Up to $40,000
Run By: NSW Government Department of Education
Develop and support Aboriginal people through the creation of training and employment opportunities.

EV fleets incentive: Kick-start funding
Closes: 30th of November 2026 - 5:00 pm
Run By: NSW Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Financial incentives for businesses to help purchase up to 15 electric vehicles (EVs) and smart charging ports.

Closing Later

*  Safer Local Roads Infrastructure Program (SLRIP) - Tranche 6
Closes: 31st of January 2027 - 5:00 pm
Value: Up to $5 Million
Run By: Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts
Funding for projects addressing current and emerging priorities in road infrastructure needs to improve road safety outcomes.

Industry Development Program - Round 2
Opens: 1st of December 2026
Closes: 18th of February 2027
Value: $5,000 to $150,000
Run By: Screen NSW
Support for organisations to deliver one-off or annual professional development and upskilling initiatives to NSW screen and digital games practitioners. 

Emerging Gamemakers Fund - 2027 - Round 1
Opens: 14th of December 2026
Closes: 25th of February 2027 - 5:00 pm
Value: Up to $30,000
Run By: Screen Australia
Flexible support to emerging independent games practitioners as well as established gamemakers who are interested in exploring creative and artistic experimentation within their practice. 

Games Production Fund - 2027 - Round 1
Opens: 14th of December 2026
Closes: 25th of February 2027 - 5:00 pm
Value: Up to $100,000
Run By: Screen Australia
Flexible support to Australian independent gamemakers and games studios, aimed at projects that already have an early-stage prototype.

Australian Lending Right Schemes (ELR/PLR) - 2026/27
Closes: 31st of March 2027
Run By: Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Compensate Australian creators and publishers in recognition of income lost through free multiple use of their books in public and educational lending libraries.

*  Touring and Travel Fund - International Touring
Closes: 30th of April 2027 - 12:00 pm
Value: Up to $30,000 matched funding
Run By: NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
Funding to support established artists and acts to tour internationally.

Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Rebate Program - Round 2
Closes: 31st of May 2027 - 5:00 pm
Value: Up to $5,000
Run By: Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Incentivise voluntary uptake of ADS-B equipment in Australian-registered aircraft operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) to improve safety and efficiency for Australian airspace users.

Contemporary Music Touring Program - 2027 - Round 1
Closes: 2nd of June 2027
Value: $5,000 to $50,000
Run By: Creative Australia
Support national tours by musicians performing original Australian contemporary music.

*  Touring and Travel Fund - ​ Domestic Travel and International Professional Development
Closes: 25th of June 2027 - 12:00 pm
Value: Up to $5,000 per person
Run By: NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
Quick response funding program designed for domestic and international travel activity for NSW contemporary music artists, acts and music industry professionals.

DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream
Closes: 30th of April 2028 - 5:00 pm
Value: $2,000 to $20,000
Run By: Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Providing co-funding for dealerships and repairers to install EV chargers.

Prescribed Body Corporate (PBC) Strategic Projects
Closes: 30th of June 2029 - 11:30 pm
Value: $50,000 to $750,000
Run By: National Indigenous Australians Agency
Funding to eligible organisations to pursue strategic and economic opportunities that support activities to maximise social, cultural and economic outcomes for their Native Title holding groups and improve land use decision making.

Ongoing

Accelerated Depreciation for Primary Producers
Closes: Ongoing
Run By: Australian Taxation Office
Primary producers may be able to claim an immediate deduction for capital expenses incurred on fencing and fodder storage assets.

Advancing Renewables Program
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Unspecified
Run By: Australian Government: Australian Renewable Energy Agency
Supports a broad range of development, demonstration and pre-commercial deployment projects that can deliver affordable and reliable renewable energy for Australian families and businesses.

AgBiz Drought Loans
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $500,000
Run By: Australian Government Regional Investment Corporation
A concessional loan if your small business is currently or has been supplying goods or services relating to primary production to farm businesses in an affected area.

Agristarter Loans
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $2 Million
Run By: Australian Government Regional Investment Corporation
Agristarter Loans provide farmers with loans to either assist them in starting their own farming business or to plan for and implement succession arrangements.

Airservices Australia Enroute Charges Payment Scheme
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Based on enroute charges
Supports regional commercial airlines operating low volume and new routes to regional and remote communities; as well as aeromedical providers.

Australian Government's Youth Jobs PaTH
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $11,000
Run By: Australian Government Job Active
Helps employers find and recruit the right young person for their business by facilitating trials and providing a wage subsidy of up to $10,000 if you hire them.

Australian Tourism Data Warehouse
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Free Database and Website Listings
Run By: Destination NSW
Free inclusion to Australia’s national tourism database, helping eligible NSW tourism businesses and events showcase their products, services and experiences across a network of leading websites.

Black Spot Program
Closes: Ongoing
Run By: Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
By funding measures such as traffic signals and roundabouts at dangerous locations, the programme reduces the risk of road crashes.

Boating Infrastructure Emergency Repair Pool (BIERP)
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $500,000
Run By: Transport for NSW
Funding for repair or replacement of recreational boating infrastructure.

Bowls Disaster Relief Fund
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $3,000
Run By: Bowls Australia
Funding for clubs who have been affected by recent natural disasters.

Breaking New Ground
Closes: Ongoing
Run By: AFL
Assists schools, local governments, developers, community Australian football clubs, umpiring organisations and other landowners to better develop sporting infrastructure accessible to AFL programming and activities in communities across Australia.

Bridges Renewal Program
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $5 Million
Run By: Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Funding to upgrade and replaceme of bridges to enhance access for local communities and facilitate higher productivity vehicle access.

CAGES Foundation Economic Development Grants
Closes: Ongoing
Run By: CAGES Foundation
Grants to assist First Nations businesses and enterprises to attract investment and build revenue whilst supporting sustainable communities.

CSIRO Kick-Start
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $50,000 matched funding
Run By: CSIRO
Funding support and access to CSIRO’s research expertise and capabilities to help grow and develop their business.

Community Benefit Payment Scheme
Closes: Ongoing
Run By: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Payments to benefit local communities and offset the potential harm of increased gaming machines in a local government area.

Conservation Partners Grant
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $15,000
Run By: NSW Government Biodiversity Conservation Trust
Supports landholders in managing their conservation area, allowing them to improve the biodiversity value of their properties.

Defence Industry Development Grants Program - Exports Stream
Closes: Ongoing
Value: $15,000 to $250,000
Run By: Australian Government Department of Defence
Support for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to overcome export barriers and help defence industry build scale and competitiveness in defence capability priority areas

Defence Industry Development Grants Program - Security Stream
Closes: Ongoing
Value: $10,000 to $100,000
Run By: Australian Government Department of Defence
Help Australian defence industry improve and maintain security in priority areas as identified by the Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities

Defence Industry Development Grants Program - Skilling Stream
Closes: Ongoing
Value: $5,000 to $250,000
Run By: Australian Government Department of Defence
Help Australian defence industry to upskill and train in priority trade, technical and professional skillsets to develop a workforce with the right mix of qualified and experienced personnel to meet Defence requirements

Defence Industry Development Grants Program - Sovereign Industrial Priorities Stream
Closes: Ongoing
Value: $50,000 to $1 Million
Run By: Australian Government Department of Defence
Assist eligible small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to purchase manufacturing plant and equipment which is used directly to develop and/or deliver programs that are in line with the Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities

Digital Games Rebate
Closes: Ongoing
Value: $50,000 to unspecified limit
Run By: Screen NSW
A 10 per cent rebate for eligible digital games with qualifying expenditure of at least AU$500,000 on the project in NSW.

Disaster Assistance
Closes: Ongoing
Run By: Rural Aid
Financial assistance for farmers facing various disasters, right across Australia.

Driving the Nation
Closes: Ongoing
Run By: Australian Government: Australian Renewable Energy Agency
Funding aimed to assist in overcoming barriers to accelerate uptake of Zero Emission Vehicless (ZEVs), optimise the integration of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) into the grid, demonstrate new technology, use cases and business models for ZEVs, and increase skills, capacity and knowledge relevant to ZEV technologies.

Drought Loans
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $2 Million
Run By: Australian Government Regional Investment Corporation
Concessional loan to help farm businesses in the agriculture, horticulture, pastoral, apiculture, or aquaculture industryto prepare for, manage through, and recover from drought.

Drought Ready and Resilient Fund - Low Interest Loan
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $250,000
Run By: Rural Assistance Authority
Low interest loans to primary producers to fund a broad range of products, activities and services aimed at improving drought preparedness and climate variability resilience.

Electric Vehicle Rebate
Closes: Until allocation exhausted
Value: Up to $3,000
Run By: NSW Government
Rebates for the first 25,000 new full battery electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles purchased.

Emergency relief for regional town water supplies
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Unspecified
Run By: NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
Help Local Water Utilities towards the cost of water carting or water supply works during periods of emergency.

English Family Foundation - Ingnitor Fund
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $100,000
Run By: English Family Foundation
Supports Australian social enterprise change makers who are finding new and innovative solutions to tackle the most pressing issues within their local communities.

Farm Investment Loans
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $2 Million
Run By: Australian Government Regional Investment Corporation
You can apply for this loan if you solely or mainly sell products into supply chains that are interstate or outside Australia, or plan to in the future.

Farm Management Deposits Scheme
Closes: Ongoing
Run By: Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Provides primary production businesses with tax deductions on farm management deposits to help them deal with inconsistent income from natural disasters, climate and market changes.

Fee-Free Traineeships NSW
Closes: Ongoing
Run By: NSW Government Department of Education
Traineeships are a proven pathway to well-paid jobs in a diverse range of careers and are fee free in NSW.

Fee-free Apprenticeships
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $2,000
Run By: NSW Government Department of Education
The NSW Government is paying the course cost for 100,000 new apprenticeships – meaning apprentices undertaking a government funded apprenticeship no longer face a student fee of up to $2000.

First Nations Documentary Development
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $30,000
Run By: Screen Australia
Provide practitioners with the opportunity to create appropriate written and/or visual materials to ensure that projects are as strong as possible when competing for production finance.

First Nations Sector Development Internships
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $20,000
Run By: Screen Australia
Assist the career development of talented Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian filmmakers who can demonstrate a strong commitment to a career in the film industry.

*  First Nations Sector Development Travel Grants
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $6,000
Run By: Screen Australia
Grants designed to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander filmmakers in travelling to key international and Australian events.

Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund
Closes: Ongoing
Run By: Australian Government: Australian Renewable Energy Agency
Funding to support pre-commercial innovation, demonstration and deployment of renewable energy and low emission technologies, to support Australia’s transition to a net zero economy.

General Practice in Aged Care Incentive
Closes: Ongoing
Run By: Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Incentive payments for providing MyMedicare registered patients who permanently live in residential aged care homes with care planning services and regular visits.

Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $5 Million
Run By: Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Funds infrastructure projects that improve the productivity and safety outcomes of heavy vehicle operations across Australia.

*  Housing Australia Critical Infrastructure Program
Closes: Ongoing
Run By: Housing Australia
Finances critical housing-enabling infrastructure, such as utilities and roads, to unlock and accelerate new housing supply.

Impact Investment Ready Growth Grant
Closes: Ongoing rounds through the year
Value: Up to $140,000
Run By: Impact Investing Australia
Provides impact businesses and mission-driven organisations with grants for business, financial, legal and other capacity building support from providers to secure investment.

Indigenous Business Australia
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Financial support and advice
Run By: Indigenous Business Australia
Assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to access the skills, knowledge and resources required to start and grow viable and sustainable businesses.

Industry Growth Program
Closes: Ongoing
Value: $50,000 to $5 Million
Run By: Australian Government Department of Industry, Science and Resources
supports innovative small and medium enterprises undertaking commercialisation and/or growth projects within the National Reconstruction Fund priority areas through advisory services and opportunities for matched grant funding.

Industry Growth Program: Commercialisation and Growth
Closes: Ongoing
Value: $100,000 to $5 Million
Run By: Australian Government Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Supporting innovative Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) undertaking commercialisation and/or growth projects within the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) priority areas.

Industry Growth Program: Early-Stage Commercialisation
Closes: Ongoing
Value: $50,000 to $250,000
Run By: Australian Government Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Supporting innovative Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) undertaking commercialisation and/or growth projects within the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) priority areas.

International Finance
Closes: Ongoing
Value: $5,000 to $20,000
Run By: Screen Australia
Support to Australian projects with a very high level of global appeal, to assist them to develop pitching materials and strategy, in order to best attract international partnerships and finance in the current market. 

Ladies in Livestock Program
Closes: Ongoing
Run By: Northern Tablelands Local Land Services
Delivers hands-on, practical skills to women as independent land stewards with a keen interest in agriculture, to work and make decisions on properties.

Landing Pads and Dealroom
Closes: Ongoing
Run By: Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)
Help for export-ready Australian tech businesses to expand globally and find international investors.

Local Government Road Safety Program
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Unspecified
Run By: Transport for NSW
Works in partnership with local councils to co-fund Safety Officer positions and contribute funding to projects targeting road safety issues at a local level.

Major Project Status
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Government Support
Run By: Major Projects Facilitation Agency
Formally recognises the significance of a project to the Australian economy and provides extra support and coordinated approvals.

Narrative Content Short Film Production
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $125,000
Run By: Screen Australia
Supports a team of content makers to make a Narrative Content Short Film intended for theatrical festivals.

National Housing Infrastructure Facility Critical Infrastructure (NHIF CI)
Closes: Ongoing
Run By: Housing Australia
Loans and grants for critical infrastructure to unlock and accelerate new housing supply. 

Natural Disaster Donated Fodder Transport Subsidy
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Transport costs up to 1,500km
Run By: Rural Assistance Authority
Supports organisations that donate and transport donated fodder to a central location within NSW for the benefit of primary producers with livestock, in the event of a natural disaster.

Natural Disaster Relief Loan - Primary Producers
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $130,000 (low interest loan)
Run By: Rural Assistance Authority
Low interest loans of up to $130,000 to support the recovery of primary producers directly affected by a declared natural disaster.

Natural Disaster Relief Loan - Small Businesses
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $130,000 (low interest loan)
Run By: NSW Treasury
Low interest loans of up to $130,000 to support the recovery of small business operators directly affected by a declared natural disaster.

Natural Disaster Relief Loan - Sporting and Recreation Clubs and Associations
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $10,000 (low interest loan)
Run By: NSW Treasury
Low interest loans of up to $10,000 to support recovery of sporting and recreation clubs and associations directly affected by a declared natural disaster.

Natural Disaster Transport Subsidy
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $15,000
Run By: Rural Assistance Authority
Subsidy to eligible primary producers for the transport of fodder and/or water to a property, stock to/from agistment, stock to sale or slaughter, or bee or oyster movements following a declared natural disaster.

NewAccess for Small Business Owners
Closes: Ongoing
Run By: Beyond Blue
A guided self-help mental health coaching program for small businesss owners developed by Beyond Blue.

Powering the Regions Industrial Transformation Stream
Closes: Ongoing (until funding is exhausted)
Run By: Australian Government: Australian Renewable Energy Agency
Support Industrial Facilities in Regional Australia to reduce emissions in line with Australia’s 2030 emissions reduction goals and transition to net zero by 2050

Primary Producers Assistance
Closes: Ongoing
Run By: Farm Angels
Financial assistance, food hampers, care packs, and mental wellbeing support for primary producers affected by all natural disasters.

Regional Investment Attraction - Investment Concierge
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Support
Run By: NSW Government
Grants and interest-free loans targeted at offsetting government levies and duties, such as payroll tax, to eligible businesses that want to invest and grow in regional NSW, which will lead to new jobs.

Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program: Precinct Delivery - Stream 2
Closes: Ongoing
Value: $5 Million to $50 Million
Run By: Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Funding to deliver one or more elements of a precinct, including enabling public infrastructure, open spaces between elements, or a particular building/s that is the catalyst for, or complements, other investment within a precinct.

Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program: Precinct Development and Planning
Closes: Ongoing
Value: $500,000 to $5 Million
Run By: Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Funding to develop a precinct idea through to investment-ready stage to overcome financial constraints that can inhibit great concepts being explored further and developed into realistic, well-designed and planned projects.

Regional Roads REPAIR Program
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Undisclosed
Run By: Transport for NSW
assist councils in carrying out larger rehabilitation and development works on regional roads.

Safe and Secure Water Program
Closes: Ongoing until expended
Value: No minimum or maximum, $1 Billion total pool
Run By: NSW Government
Co-funds eligible water and sewerage projects that deliver economic growth in regional NSW through improvements to public health, water security, environmental outcomes and/or social benefits.

SafeWork Small Business Rebate
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $1,000
Run By: SafeWork NSW
Support for small business owners and sole traders in NSW who buy and install equipment to make their workplace safer.

Screen Industry Partnerships
Closes: Ongoing
Run By: Screen Australia
Funding for events, conferences and activities which exhibit unique benefits to the Australian screen industry. 

Self-Employment Assistance
Closes: Ongoing
Run By: Australian Government Department of Employment
Support to help you turn your business idea or existing small business into a viable business.

Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme
Closes: Ongoing
Run By: Australian Government Clean Energy Regulator
Creates a financial incentive for individuals and small businesses to instal eligible small-scale renewable energy systems.

Startup Travel Stipend
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Up to $2,000
Run By: NSW Government
Helps regional recipients of the Minimum Viable Product grant to travel for an innovation-related purpose.

Tradex Scheme
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Varies based on the the goods imported
Run By: Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Provides an upfront exemption from Customs duty and GST for eligible goods imported to Australia that are then exported within one year or other approved period.

Traffic Route Lighting Subsidy
Closes: Ongoing
Value: Undisclosed
Run By: Transport for NSW
A subsidy for providing a higher level of lighting on certain major routes, with the aim of decreasing night time road crashes.

Upgrade your business equipment and system processes
Closes: Ongoing
Run By: NSW Government
Access a range of energy savings for your business by upgrading existing appliances and equipment or purchasing new ones.

Workplace Legal Advice Program
Closes: Ongoing
Run By: Fair Work Ombudsman
Provides eligible employers and employees with free independent legal help to deal with workplace issues.