Scale Suite does not administer, assess or award government grants. Search and apply through the official finder: business.gov.au/grants-and-programs. This page is a map of programs, not an application service. Do not use the Scale Suite form to apply for a grant. For finance operations, see finance services.
Grants are one of the few sources of non-dilutive funding available to Australian small businesses. Unlike loans, you do not pay them back. Unlike equity, you do not give up ownership. The catch is that they are competitive, often matched, and require a strong application that aligns with specific government priorities.
As of 2026, there are over 597 grant programs listed on the business.gov.au grants finder, spanning federal, state, and local government initiatives. Confirm every figure on the official page before you apply. The current policy emphasis sits on innovation, decarbonisation, sovereign manufacturing, and export development.
This guide covers the major federal programs available nationwide, then breaks down what is available in each state and territory.
These programs are open to eligible businesses regardless of location. Always verify on business.gov.au.
The EMDG is Australia's flagship export assistance program, administered by Austrade. It reimburses up to 50% of eligible export marketing costs on a matched basis. Check current tiers, annual allocation and lifetime caps on the official EMDG page before you budget around them.
The Industry Growth Program, R&D Tax Incentive (a tax offset, not a cash grant), Defence Industry Development Grants, CSIRO Kick-Start and Export Finance Australia products all sit at federal level. Eligibility, match rates and caps change. Use the official finder, not this article, as the source of truth.
Each state and territory runs its own programs. They open and close regularly. Filter by state on business.gov.au/grants-and-programs and on the relevant state business website.
Scale Suite is a Sydney-based outsourced finance team, not a grants agency. Registered BAS Agent 26298194. From $1,500 per month; most complete functions $2,500 to $6,000. Canonical statement: scalesuite.com.au/facts.
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