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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Defence Industry Development Grants Program - Sovereign Industrial Priorities 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: Commercialisation and Growth
Participants in the Industry Growth Program Advisory Service may apply for Commonwealth grant funding to support specific commercialisation and/or growth projects. The commercialisation and growth sta…
Always open$100,000 - $5,000,000NationalVerified 84 days agoEconomic DevelopmentFuture Made in Australia Innovation Fund
The Future Made in Australia (FMA) Innovation Fund (the Program) administered by ARENA will provide up to $1.5 billion in grant funding to support pre-commercial innovation, demonstration and deployme…
Always openUp to $1,500,000,000NationalVerified 84 days agoEconomic DevelopmentDRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream
Through the DRIVEN Program, the Australian Government will provide $60 million to fund the purchase and installation of EV charging units at automotive dealerships and EV repairers across Australia. T…
Closes Sun, 30 Apr 2028Up to $40,000,000NationalVerified 84 days agoEconomic Development