Grants

The Australian Government offers a wide range of grant opportunities across all sectors of the economy. Some of the key grant programs are listed below but please note that this is not a complete list.

In order to ensure you are kept up to date with grant opportunities for your organisation, you can register at GrantConnect – the Australian Government’s central grants portal – by going to grants.gov.au.

You may also want to subscribe to regular updates at the Australian Government’s Community Grants Hub and at Support for Businesses in Australia.

Arts

The Office for the Arts has a range of funding programs to support Australia’s arts community.

Please check the website for all the current opportunities.

Australia Council

The Australia Council for the Arts offers a range of arts grant rounds.

Please check the website for current grants opportunities.

Be Connected program

Older residents in regional Victoria will be encouraged to bridge the digital divide through a new government investment to help senior Australians remain connected with friends and family online and learn new skills.

Bridges Renewal Program and Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program

More bridges across the Corio, Corangamite, Bendigo and Ballarat electorates could soon be upgraded or replaced, thanks to a further investment of $40 million from the Liberal and Nationals Government under the Bridges Renewal Program (BRP).

Building Better Regions Fund | Infrastructure Projects Stream

The Infrastructure Projects Stream supports projects that provide economic and social benefits to regional and remote areas. The projects can be either construction of new infrastructure or the upgrade or extension of existing infrastructure. The Infrastructure Projects Stream only supports investment ready projects.

Community Grants Hub

Subscribe to regular updates at the Australian Government’s Community Grants Hub.

Drought Resilience

Through the adoption of new technology and innovative practices, this program will deliver a range of on-ground outcomes achieving benefits that meet farmers’ priorities and contribute to landscape-scale drought resilience in agriculture dependent communities.

Government Business Grants

Here you’ll find the latest business grants where you can search for what might be most appropriate for your enterprise.

GrantConnect

In order to ensure you are kept up to date with grant opportunities for your organisation, you can register at GrantConnect, the Australian Government’s central grants portal.

Saluting Their Service

Ex-service and community organisations are encouraged to apply for a share in $3.5 million for commemorative projects through the latest round of the Saluting Their Service grants program, which is now open.

Regional Sport Events Fund

Organisers of sporting events are set to benefit from the Morrison Government’s Regional Sport Events Fund with applications for grants of up to $50,000 now invited.