A curated database of grants, programs and funding opportunities for Australian women in business. Updated regularly. Free to access.
Government grants, private foundation funding, state programs and council initiatives. We find them, filter for relevance, and write them in plain English so you know exactly what is available and whether you qualify.
Federal Government · National
Business.gov.au
Amount
Up to $1M co-funded
Eligibility
Small & medium businesses across Australia
Federal program offering advice, grants and connections to help businesses improve productivity, build capability and accelerate commercialisation.
Apply NowState Government · NSW
NSW Government
Amount
Up to $3,000
Eligibility
NSW small business owners
Support for NSW small businesses with operational expenses, marketing initiatives and digital uplift.
Apply NowState Government · NSW
Service NSW
Amount
Free advisory + grant streams
Eligibility
NSW small businesses & sole traders
Free, personalised business advice and skills training. Multiple funding streams attached for eligible projects.
Apply NowPrivate Foundation · National
Cartier
Amount
USD $30,000 – $100,000
Eligibility
Women-led for-profit businesses, 1–6 yrs old
Global program supporting women-led impact businesses with grants, mentorship and a one year fellowship.
Apply NowBank or Corporate · National
Westpac
Amount
Scholarship + capital
Eligibility
Australian women business owners
Scholarship, mentoring and capital pathways for women growing or scaling Australian businesses.
Apply NowBank or Corporate · National
NAB
Amount
Up to $20,000
Eligibility
Women-owned Australian businesses
Annual grant program supporting women-owned businesses with capital and visibility.
Apply NowState Government · VIC
VIC Government
Amount
Allowance + training
Eligibility
VIC residents starting a new business
Income support, training and mentoring for eligible Victorians starting a new business.
Apply NowState Government · QLD
QLD Government
Amount
Up to $5,000
Eligibility
QLD women in business under 5 years
Queensland program funding training, advisory and equipment for women-led small businesses.
Apply NowBank or Corporate · National
Telstra
Amount
$25,000 prize
Eligibility
Australian businesses with under 200 employees
National award recognising outstanding Australian businesses across multiple categories.
Apply NowCouncil · National
Your Local Council
Amount
Varies
Eligibility
Business owners in council LGA
Most Australian councils run small business support programs. Check your LGA's economic development page.
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