Small Business Grant Finder
Tell us about your business and see which recorded government grants, rebates and loans you may qualify for, with each agency's dates and rules.
Optional. Used only to rule out programs with a turnover cap.
Programs are not filtered by this yet; every program you may qualify for is listed.
Programs you may qualify for
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What this estimate includes
- Covers 134 grants, rebates, subsidies and concessional loans, each read from the administering agency's own page.
- Hides a program only when its published sole-trader, staff or turnover rule excludes you; industry, region and ABN rules are flagged as checks.
- Leaves out tax concessions such as the instant asset write-off, which you claim in your tax return rather than apply for.
Frequently asked questions
Can a sole trader get a government grant in Australia?
Yes, but fewer programs are open to sole traders than to companies. Many state and council grants accept any business with an ABN, while some federal programs require a company. The finder hides programs whose rules exclude sole traders.
What is the difference between a rebate and a competitive grant?
A rebate repays part of a cost you have already paid, usually first come, first served. A competitive grant asks for a written application that is scored against criteria, and not every eligible applicant is funded.
Are application costs covered by the grant?
Usually not. Program guidelines generally list the cost of preparing an application as ineligible expenditure, so check the guidelines before paying anyone to apply for you.
Tax Accuracy & Sources
Tax year: Programs open on the day you visit
Shortlist only. It does not assess an application, cover every council program, or replace the program guidelines, which decide eligibility.
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