3,336 Australian funding programs tracked

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Three questions, sixty seconds, no sign-up. Grantiv reads what you do and matches you against real federal, state and local programs — then writes the application with you.

  1. 01Your strongest match in full, free — name, amount and why you fit.
  2. 02The Application Writer drafts it from that grant's own criteria.
  3. 03You review, edit, and submit through the grant's official portal.
$125B
in grants each year
60s
to your first match
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$125 billion is the combined annual budget allocation across federal, state and local Australian government grant programs.

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How Grantiv works

Find it. Write it. Submit it.

01 — FIND

Match in seconds

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

02 — WRITE

Draft, not blank page

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.

The Application Writer

The hard part was never finding the grant.

It's the blank page that comes next — a dozen questions about criteria you've never read, due Friday. The Application Writer reads that specific grant, asks you what only you know, and writes the first draft with you.

  • It reads the actual grantNot a generic template — the real eligibility rules, criteria and exclusions for the program you picked.
  • It asks, you answerA few plain questions about your business. No jargon, no forms, one thing at a time.
  • It shows its workingEvery section comes with why it was written that way, so you can push back before it goes anywhere.

Free account includes a limited trial of the Application Writer; full access is a paid plan. You review and edit everything, then submit through the grant's own official portal.

What would the funding actually pay for?
A new coolroom — ours died in February and we've been renting since.
Opening Narrative

We are seeking funding to replace the primary refrigeration unit at our [INSERT SITE] premises, which failed in February and has since been covered by short-term rental at ongoing cost to the business.

Why we wrote it this way: The program scores 'demonstrated need' first, so the draft opens with the failure and the cost you're already carrying — not with your company history.
A simplified illustration of an Application Writer session.
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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, and one of them is unlocked straight away with no email. Adding your business name and work email unlocks the rest, including your strongest match, why it fits 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 that fit 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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