Your Government Grant Programs Search Starts Here
Our database helps Australian businesses and entrepreneurs search for government grants. Find funding for your new product or service. We update our list regularly.
The search for government grant programs is simple. We provide details on each opportunity. You can see the funding amount, the sector, the location, and the deadline. Finding the right grant is one thing. Winning it is another. We can assist you with your application to increase your chance of success. We offer support with funding strategy, grant writing, and editing.
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Centres of Research Excellence (CRE) Grant 2027Grants of $3 million over five years support collaborative health and medical research, translation, workforce development and improved health outcomes across Australia.$3 million per Centre of Research Excellence over five yearsNational (Australian Government)4 November 2026, 5:00 pm ACT time (minimum data due 14 October 2026, 5:00 pm ACT time)
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Queensland Manufacturing AI Uplift Trial ProgramQueensland Government-funded AI services, delivered by the ARM Hub, for eligible Queensland manufacturers with a clear AI use case. Government contribution is $150,000 to $250,000 per project.Services valued at $150,000 to $250,000 (80% of project value). Total project value is $187,500 to $312,500. No cash is paid to the company.State level (Queensland), with at least one project allocated to regional Queensland30 October 2026 (EOI)
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SA Defence Innovation Partnership – Activator FundThe Activator Fund offers up to $800,000 per project for collaborative South Australian defence innovation projects. The current round targets Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) technologies.Up to $800,000 per project (total pool of up to $1.6 million for the round)SA30 October 2026
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TAS Active Infrastructure Grants Program 2026-27Funding for Tasmanian sport and active recreation infrastructure upgrades that improve access, capacity and inclusion, from a $5 million pool.Tier 1: projects costing $60,000 to $100,000. Tier 2: projects costing over $100,000, with a maximum grant of $500,000. One application per organisation (councils may submit multiple ranked applications).TAS2:00 pm, 2 November 2026
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WA Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme (RBFS)The RBFS funds eligible authorities to plan, build and upgrade public recreational boating facilities in WA, with up to 75% of project costs covered.Up to $750,000 (GST exclusive) per project. Minimum $15,000 (works) or $10,000 (planning).State level (Western Australia)31 October 2026
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NT Territory Events Program (TEP) 2026-27The Territory Events Program 2026-27 provides competitive funding to events that attract visitors, support local business and strengthen community participation in the Northern Territory. Funding is available across four streams.Major Events: determined on merit, no fixed amount. Tourism Enablers: $0 – $500,000. Community and Lifestyle: $0 – $150,000. Activation Fund: $0 – $25,000.State/Territory level (Northern Territory)9 October 2026
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VIC Musical Theatre Development FundA $1 million Victorian Government and City of Melbourne initiative supporting original Australian musicals, local talent development, international pitching and emerging or commercial staging opportunities.Not specified; individual funding amounts are expected to depend on the relevant support activity or stream.State level — Victoria, with a focus on Melbourne and the Victorian musical theatre sector.Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 5:00 pm.
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Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Grant 2026The NHMRC Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Grants fund high-quality clinical trials and cohort studies that address knowledge gaps and improve human health, care practice or policy.No minimum or maximum request limit. Total program funding is $75 million.National4 November 2026 at 5:00 PM AEDT
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ASEAN-Australia Centre 2026–27 Grants ProgramCompetitive Australian Government grants to strengthen Australia–Southeast Asia engagement across business, education, cultural, and community sectors.$50,000 to $200,000 per annum; up to $400,000 over two yearsNational (Australia-wide); projects must involve multiple ASEAN countries1:00 pm AEDT, 28 October 2026