Small Business Grants 2025

The following programs are currently open to eligible businesses across various Australian states and sectors.

 

Cash Flow Support for Indigenous Businesses

This program offers invoice financing to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-owned businesses. It improves cash flow by providing advance funds against outstanding invoices. The program is open year-round and is part of the government’s support for First Nations businesses.

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Small Business Recovery Assistance Grant (Queensland)

Businesses in Queensland impacted by the North and Far North Tropical Low in 2025 can apply for up to $15,000 to cover recovery expenses. Applicants must be located in declared disaster zones and show a significant drop in revenue (at least a 60% drop in revenue for 14 consecutive days). Applications close 14 May 2026.

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Business Bushfire Recovery Grant (Victoria)

Victorian businesses affected by the 2024 to 2025 Western Victoria bushfires can apply for support to assist with rebuilding. Eligibility includes GST registration, evidence of revenue loss, and business continuity in the affected area. Applications close 13 November 2025.

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NewAccess for Small Business Owners

This free mental health program provides confidential coaching for small business owners dealing with stress or anxiety. It is available to those not currently in clinical treatment and remains open until 30 June 2026.

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Industry Growth Program

This fund provides capital investment for small and medium-sized Victorian businesses with growth potential. Unlike a grant, it involves long-term investment to support expansion. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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Victorian Business Growth Fund

This Fund offers capital investment to commercially viable businesses with growth potential in Victoria. To be eligible, a business must earn between $5 million and $100 million a year, have less than $250 million in assets with the investment expected to drive economic and job growth in Victoria.

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Digital Jobs Program (Victoria)

The Digital Jobs Program helps Victorian businesses build digital capability by subsidising the wages of newly hired digital workers. It connects businesses with trained professionals and supports digital transformation projects.

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Cooperative Initiatives Grants Program

This federal grant supports collaborative projects led by not-for-profits or industry associations. It encourages partnerships that address common industry challenges or workplace improvements

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