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Grantiv reads what your business does, matches you to real Australian grants, and drafts the application. Try the free finder below.

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Billions in Australian grant funding goes unclaimed every year — mostly because nobody knew it was open.

$125B+
in grants every year
200+
federal programs
Every state
& territory covered
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Which grants could your business get?

Answer three quick questions and see which Australian grants you match. Free — your email unlocks the full details.

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Grant data compiled from official federal, state & local government sources. A guide only — always confirm current rounds and eligibility on the official site before applying.

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How Grantiv works

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Tell us about your business once. Grantiv surfaces only the grants you actually qualify for, across federal, state and local programs.

02 — WRITE

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Grantiv writes a first draft of your application from your details and the grant's criteria — so the deadline never wins.

03 — SUBMIT

Review & send

You check it, add your specifics, and submit with time to spare. Funding becomes something you actually go after.

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Grants Open Now lists the funding open to Australian businesses, startups and founders — amounts, deadlines and plain-English summaries. No jargon, no fluff.

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A recent issue covered
Energy efficiency upgradesup to $25k
Commercialisation funding$50k–$250k
R&D Tax Incentive43.5% back
FAQ

Australian grants, questions answered

Are small business grants in Australia actually real?

Yes. Australian grants are legitimate, government-backed funding, appropriated through federal, state and territory budgets and administered by recognised bodies like AusIndustry, the ATO, Austrade and state economic development departments. Around $125 billion is distributed across the country each year. The hard part isn't whether funding exists — it's finding the programs you qualify for and getting the application in before the round closes.

Do grants have to be paid back?

No. Unlike a loan, a grant is non-dilutive, non-repayable funding — you don't repay it and you don't give up equity, as long as you meet the program's conditions and reporting requirements. That's what makes grants one of the most valuable ways to fund growth, R&D or a new hire.

Do I need an ABN to apply for a grant?

Almost always, yes. Because grants are funded by taxpayers, most programs require you to be a registered business — meaning an ABN or ACN, and often GST registration. Some programs also have minimum trading history or turnover thresholds. The Grantiv finder factors this in when it matches you.

Is the Grantiv grant finder free?

Yes — the grant finder is free to use. You answer three quick questions about your business, and we match you to real Australian grants. You just add your email to unlock the full details on each match, including why you qualify and how to apply.

How does Grantiv match me to grants?

Grantiv reads what your business actually does — your state, type, size and goal — and matches you against current Australian grant programs, scoring each on how well it fits. Instead of scrolling hundreds of listings, you see the handful that are genuinely relevant to you.

Can startups or pre-revenue businesses get grants?

Yes. Several major programs are built for early-stage and pre-revenue businesses — the R&D Tax Incentive pays a refundable offset even if you're running at a loss, and programs like CSIRO Kick-Start and state MVP grants support commercialising a new product. Eligibility depends on the specific program.

What is the R&D Tax Incentive and am I eligible?

The Research and Development Tax Incentive gives companies with turnover under $20 million a refundable tax offset of 43.5% on eligible R&D — paid as a cash refund even if you're pre-profit. The current rules continue for FY2025–26 and FY2026–27 (announced reforms don't take effect until July 2028). You need to register your activities with AusIndustry within 10 months of your income year-end.

Can not-for-profits and charities get grants?

Yes. Not-for-profits, charities and community organisations are among the most active grant recipients in Australia, with dedicated government, philanthropic and corporate community funding. Grantiv matches your organisation to relevant programs the same way it does for businesses.

How often do new grants open?

Constantly. Some programs are open year-round (like the R&D Tax Incentive and CSIRO Kick-Start), while many state and competitive grants run in rounds that open and close — sometimes within days once funding is allocated. That's why it pays to know what's opening before it does; our free fortnightly email tracks what's currently open.

Does Grantiv apply for the grant for me?

Grantiv helps you find the grants you qualify for and is building tools to draft the application for you. You stay in control and submit through the official government portal — always confirm the current round, eligibility and deadlines on the grant's official page before applying.

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