Economic Development Grants in Australia
Economic Development grants in Australia cover regional economic growth, small business support, industry development, and initiatives that build local economic capacity. Eligibility varies by funder: always check each grant's specific criteria before applying, since requirements around organisation type, DGR status, and geographic scope differ significantly between funders. Below are the 34 economic development grants currently open or opening soon across Australia. Use the filters to narrow by region or eligibility, or browse related categories below.
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East and Central Gippsland Drought Small Business Support
Support is available for businesses affected by drought in East Gippsland and Wellington Shires.
Always openVICVerified 48 days agoEconomic DevelopmentBusiness Advice
Free 45-minute business advice session to plan, start or grow your business. A business expert can answer your questions and provide an action plan to get you started.
Always openVICVerified 48 days agoEconomic DevelopmentIgnite Program - Stream A Planning
The Ignite Program (the Program) is a Northern Territory Government initiative to support businesses to develop and commercialise innovative products and services and increase investment in Northern T…
Closes Wed, 30 June 2027Up to $2,000NTVerified 49 days agoEconomic DevelopmentBusiness Growth Service Provider Registration
Businesses can apply to become Approved Service Providers for the Business Growth Program. The Business Growth Program is a Northern Territory Government initiative to help Northern Territory small a…
Closes Mon, 30 Sept 2030NTVerified 49 days agoEconomic DevelopmentSmall Business Recovery - 31U Tropical Low Flood Event and 34U Tropical Cyclone Narelle
The Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements – Small Business Recovery Grant has been released to assist small businesses recovering from to 31U Tropical Low Flood event and 34U Tropical Cyclone Narelle…
Closes Wed, 31 Mar 2027Up to $10,000NTVerified 49 days agoEconomic DevelopmentGlobal Trade Scheme - Stream 2
The Global Trade Scheme helps eligible Northern Territory (NT) businesses set up or expand their exporting capabilities. The grant program includes 3 streams of support for businesses that: are at t…
Closes Wed, 30 June 2027NTVerified 49 days agoEconomic DevelopmentIgnite Program - Stream A - Innovation Partner Registration
The Ignite Program (the Program) is a Northern Territory Government initiative to support businesses to develop and commercialise innovative products and services and increase investment in Northern T…
Closes Wed, 30 June 2027NTVerified 49 days agoEconomic DevelopmentAboriginal Tourism Development in Northern Territory Parks and Reserves Grant Program Round 2
The Aboriginal Tourism Development in NT Parks and Reserves Grant Program (Grant Program) will help NT majority-owned Aboriginal businesses and organisations to develop tourism product in NT Parks an…
Closes Fri, 12 Mar 2027Up to $50,000NTVerified 49 days agoEconomic DevelopmentGreat Western Highway Closure Small Business Support Grant
Grants of $25,000 and $10,000 for eligible small businesses impacted by the closure of the Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass from March 2026.
Closes Fri, 22 Jan 2027$10,000 - $25,000NSWVerified 50 days agoEconomic DevelopmentForestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program - Planning and Transition Grants
The NSW Government established the Forestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program – Planning and Transitions Grants (the Program) to assist businesses that have been impacted by the moratorium on harv…
Closes Tue, 8 June 2027Up to $275,000NSWVerified 50 days agoEconomic DevelopmentHousing Innovation in Construction Fund (HIC)
A program designed to support Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) manufacturing capability in delivering mid-rise and high-rise housing in NSW.
Closes Mon, 31 May 2027$20,000 - $150,000NSWVerified 50 days agoEconomic DevelopmentNSW Digital Games Rebate 2025-26
The NSW Government is offering a 10 per cent rebate for eligible digital games production. Games must have a Qualifying NSW Expenditure of at least AU$350,000 to be eligible.
Closes Thu, 31 Dec 2026From $35,000NSWVerified 50 days agoEconomic DevelopmentEV Fleets Incentive Kick-start funding FY26
Kick-start funding is designed for eligible businesses that are interested in piloting a few battery electric vehicles (BEVs) or for smaller fleets that want to start their electrification journey.
Closes Mon, 30 Nov 2026$5,000 - $1,200,000NSWVerified 50 days agoEconomic DevelopmentCollaborative Exploration Initiative Extension - Collaborative Exploration Initiative Grants
The Geological Survey of Queensland (GSQ) is driving the discovery of Queenslands minerals for the future by awarding multiple CEI grants up to $250,000 (excl. GST). These grants support mineral expl…
Always openTotal pool: $2,500,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoEconomic DevelopmentRegional home building boost grant
A Queensland Government initiative to help home buyers after the purchase or construction of new dwellings in regional Queensland valued at less than $750,000.
Always openUp to $5,000Total pool: $4,000,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoEconomic DevelopmentConstruction Brokerage
Industry led training delivery in the civil construction industry by both public and private registered training organisations. Training lead by the peak industry body, Construction Skills Queensland.
Always openTotal pool: $3,000,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoEconomic DevelopmentQueensland first home owner grant
A Queensland Government initiative to help first home buyers with the purchase or construction of new homes. Depending on the date of your transaction, the grant amount will be $15,000 or $30,000.
Always openTotal pool: $118,700,000 (multiple grants offered)QLDVerified 57 days agoEconomic DevelopmentSustainable Business Program
This program helps businesses become accredited and recognised as a Sustainable Business.
Always openUp to $13,000ACTVerified 57 days agoEconomic DevelopmentLease Variation Charge Reduction for missing middle development
Starting from 1 July 2026, if you seek to vary your Crown Lease in a RZ1 or RZ2 zone to add dwellings to your property you may be entitled to a 50 per cent reduction in your codified Lease Variation C…
Closes Tue, 31 Dec 2030ACTVerified 57 days agoEconomic DevelopmentMajor Events Fund
The Major Event Fund supports major events that attract visitors to Canberra and strengthen the ACT’s annual events calendar.
Always open$50,000 - $500,000ACTVerified 57 days agoEconomic DevelopmentEnergy Innovation Fund
This fund provides flexible, early-stage grants for energy innovation projects.
Always openTotal pool: $17,000,000 (multiple grants offered)ACTVerified 57 days agoEconomic DevelopmentJoint Strike Fighter Industry Support Program Sustainment Grants
This grant opportunity is to support Assigned-Product Support Providers (A-PSPs) to develop and implement their approved Depot Maintenance Activation Plan (DMAP). Through their plan they'll become a Q…
Closes Fri, 30 June 2028NationalVerified 84 days agoEconomic DevelopmentDefence Industry Development Grants Program - Skilling Stream
The Defence Industry Development Grants Program (the program) will award grants over four years from 2024-25 to 2027-28. The program was announced as part of the Defence Industry Development Strategy.…
Always openNationalVerified 84 days agoEconomic DevelopmentPowering the Regions Industrial Transformation Stream
The Industrial Transformation Stream (ITS) is open for applications supporting a range of industrial decarbonisation solutions, including but not limited, to electrification, energy efficiency, low em…
Always openNationalVerified 84 days agoEconomic DevelopmentAdvancing Renewables Program
The Advancing Renewables Program is continuously open for applications that address ARENA's investment focus areas: Ultra low-cost solar Optimise the transition to renewable electricity Commercialise…
Always openNationalVerified 84 days agoEconomic DevelopmentPowering the Regions Fund – Safeguard Transformation Stream Round 2
This grant opportunity was announced in January 2023 as part of Government’s Safeguard Mechanism Reforms to support the Government’s ambition for Australia to become a renewable energy superpower. The…
Closes Thu, 6 May 2027NationalVerified 84 days agoEconomic DevelopmentGateway Network Governance Body: Superannuation Transaction Network Management
The Gateway Network Governance Body (GNGB) is an industry owned, not-for-profit organisation, whose main purpose is to manage the integrity of the Superannuation Transaction Network (STN). As the STN …
Always openUp to $1,349,000NationalVerified 84 days agoEconomic DevelopmentDefence Industry Development Grants Program - Security Stream
The Defence Industry Development Grants Program (the program) will award grants over four years from 2024-25 to 2027-28. The program was announced as part of the Defence Industry Development Strategy.…
Always openNationalVerified 84 days agoEconomic DevelopmentIndustry Growth Program: Early-Stage Commercialisation
The objective of the early-stage commercialisation grants is to help businesses to undertake the steps necessary to establish the commercialise viability of an innovative product, process or service, …
Always open$50,000 - $250,000NationalVerified 84 days agoEconomic DevelopmentRegional Development Australia Committees (RDA) program
The RDA program is a national network of 50 Committees, including the Indian Ocean Territories Regional Development Organisation (collectively referred to in this document as RDAs). RDAs are made up o…
Always openNationalVerified 84 days agoEconomic Development