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$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

One funding journey.

01

Tell us the ambition.

Your project and your organisation, once.

02

See the path.

Strong-fit funding, ranked and explained.

03

Build the application.

Grantiv carries the context into your draft.

The Application Writer

From strong match to strong first draft.

Grantiv reads the grant, learns your organisation and builds the application with you — one clear question at a time.

Free to start. You review every word.

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 this opening: The grant scores demonstrated need first.
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What changes this week

From a scattered search to a grant you can actually work on.

Grantiv is useful when it moves you one decision forward: find a relevant program, understand the fit, and leave with a draft you can review.

01 · Find

See 8 relevant grants.

Your matches are ranked around your organisation, project and location—not presented as an undifferentiated directory.

02 · Decide

Know why one is worth a look.

See the fit signals, the funder’s criteria and the official source before you spend time on an application.

03 · Draft

Leave with a first draft.

The Application Writer turns your answers and the grant’s own criteria into a section-by-section starting point.

Evidence, not a promise: Grant records show the funder, official application link and last-checked date where available. You review and submit through the funder’s own portal.

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 — tell Grantiv what you want to fund and what your organisation does. Your strongest current match is shown immediately. A work email reveals the remaining redacted matches and keeps the search on file.

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 the Application Writer helps you draft the application with the grant criteria in view. 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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