Grants for Small Business in Australia
Australian government grants and programs for small businesses - R&D tax incentives, export market development, regional programs, and industry-specific funding.
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Find Grants FreeFederal grants for Australian small businesses
Key federal programs for small businesses include the Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) program which rebates export promotion costs, the Research and Development Tax Incentive which provides tax offsets for eligible R&D expenditure, the Small Business Energy Incentive, and various industry-specific programs through the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.
State government business grants
Every Australian state and territory operates business grant programs. Examples include Business Victoria's grants for innovation and sustainability, NSW's Small Business Support Fund, Queensland's Business Boost program, and WA's New Industries Fund. Programs focus on innovation, export, regional development, digital transformation, and industry diversification.
Regional and industry development programs
The Building Better Regions Fund, the Regional Recovery Partnerships, and various state regional development programs provide grants for small businesses in regional, rural, and remote Australia. Industry-specific programs for agriculture, tourism, technology, food and beverage, and the creative industries are available from both federal and state sources.
Eligibility for small business grants
Australian small business grant eligibility typically requires: ABN registration; operating in Australia; meeting turnover, employee, or industry criteria set by each program; and sometimes a matching co-contribution. The R&D Tax Incentive requires technical activities documentation. Export grants require documented export promotion activities. Always verify eligibility with the program guidelines.
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