Explore Business Grants Available This July
Navigating the world of government grants can feel overwhelming; there's a lot out there, eligibility criteria can be complex, and the application process takes time you may not have. That's why, each month, we do the legwork for you.
Through our partnership with Avant Group, we bring you a curated list of competitive grants your business may be eligible for right now. This month, opportunities are available across manufacturing, innovation, tourism, renewable energy, and the R&D Tax Incentive at both the federal and Victorian state levels.
Here's what's on the table.
Federal grants
Powering Australia – Battery Workforce Skills and Training (BWST) Grants Program
Australia’s battery industry is growing quickly, but a shortage of specialised skills could slow that progress. This program helps businesses build the technical capability their teams need to work safely and effectively across the battery supply chain.
Eligible organisations can apply for up to $30,000 toward battery-related training, covering up to 50% of approved course fees and materials. Separate grants of up to $50,000 are also available to develop specialised training materials that support emerging battery technologies.
The program covers training across areas such as battery manufacturing, energy storage systems, electric vehicle servicing, installation, maintenance, mineral processing and battery recycling. Training must be delivered by an approved university, Registered Training Organisation or other recognised provider. Applications follow a competitive two-stage process, beginning with an Expression of Interest.
This is particularly relevant for businesses already operating within the battery value chain that need to upskill existing employees, improve safety or prepare their workforce for new technologies and industry growth.
Who it's for: Australian-registered small, medium and large businesses or organisations employing people in battery-related mining, processing, manufacturing, installation, servicing, energy storage or recycling.
Export Market Development Grant (EMDG)
Expanding into international markets can create significant growth opportunities, but the cost of promoting your business overseas can quickly become a barrier.
The Export Market Development Grant, or EMDG, is an Australian Government program administered by Austrade. It provides matched funding covering up to 50% of eligible export promotion expenses, including trade shows, overseas marketing travel, export consultants, promotional materials, export training and visits from prospective foreign buyers.
Funding is divided into tiers based on the business’s export experience and strategy. New exporters may access approximately $20,000 to $30,000 per year, while established exporters expanding into existing or new markets may be eligible for up to $80,000 per year. Grant agreements can cover up to two financial years, with eligible businesses able to participate for up to eight financial years in total.
It is worth noting that businesses generally need at least two years of trading history, an active ABN and sufficient turnover for their applicable funding tier. Applications must also be submitted before eligible expenses are incurred under the relevant grant agreement. Application rounds are limited and may close once the available funding has been allocated.
Who it's for:Australian businesses, including sole traders, companies, trusts and not-for-profits, that are preparing to export, expanding within existing overseas markets or entering new international markets.
Victorian grants
VIC Bush Bank Program - Private Land Stream
Restoring degraded land can be costly, particularly when the work involves site preparation, native planting and long-term vegetation management.
The VIC BushBank Program’s Private Land Stream supports Victorian landowners to restore native vegetation on eligible freehold land. Funding and project guidance may cover restoration planning, site preparation, native tree and shrub planting, and ongoing management activities. Selected landowners may also receive an incentive payment based on their property’s biodiversity and carbon value.
This is a long-term conservation commitment rather than a standard property improvement grant. Participating landowners must generally be prepared to permanently protect the restored area through a Trust for Nature conservation covenant. Projects are competitively assessed based on factors including environmental benefits, site suitability, restoration scale, value for money and access to co-funding.
It is worth noting that eligible projects generally require at least 20 hectares of woody restoration, with preference given to larger sites. Significant co-funding may also be required, depending on the proposed project and available funding partners. The next expression-of-interest selection round closes on 31 July 2026.
Who it's for: Private individuals and private entities that own eligible freehold land in Victoria and are willing to restore native vegetation and permanently protect the restored habitat.
VIC - Victorian Screen Incentive (VSI)
Victoria continues to attract major film, television, animation, visual effects and digital games projects—but producing high-quality screen content locally comes with significant costs.
The Victorian Screen Incentive is a competitive state government grant designed to encourage eligible screen projects to undertake production or post-production work in Victoria. Funding is calculated as a percentage of Qualifying Victorian Expenditure and is capped at no more than 10% of eligible Victorian spending. The program operates on a rolling basis and can be combined with relevant federal screen offsets.
This program is best suited to commercially ready projects that are already fully financed and have demonstrated interest in release or distribution. Minimum Victorian expenditure thresholds apply: generally $8 million for physical productions and $500,000 for digital games, animation, post-production or visual effects projects. Funding is typically paid after the project is completed.
Who it's for: Production companies, post-production studios, animation and visual effects businesses, and digital game developers with the relevant project rights and plans to undertake substantial eligible work in Victoria.
Advancing Antimony Grants Program
Developing Australia’s critical minerals capability requires significant technical research and planning before construction can begin. For businesses exploring antimony processing projects, these early-stage costs can be a major barrier to securing investment.
The Advancing Antimony Grants Program offered co-funded support for pre-investment activities related to downstream antimony processing facilities in Victoria. Funding could be used for feasibility studies, engineering and technical assessments, market and supply-chain engagement, processing concepts, cost estimates, risk assessments, pilot activities and other work needed to build a credible business case.
This was a highly targeted, competitive program rather than general funding for mining or manufacturing. Applicants needed to demonstrate that their proposed activities would directly support investment decisions, regulatory approvals, technical feasibility or risk reduction for a Victorian processing facility.
It is important to note that this program closed on 23 June 2026 and is no longer accepting applications. Businesses developing similar critical-minerals projects may still wish to monitor future Victorian Government funding rounds or investigate alternative industry-development programs.
Who it's for: Eligible companies, incorporated associations, Indigenous organisations, qualifying franchisees and trustees leading early-stage projects to establish downstream antimony processing facilities in Victoria
Victorian Production Fund (VPF) - Games
Developing an original video game requires more than a strong concept. Studios also need the funding, specialist skills and commercial strategy to move a project from prototype to market.
The Victorian Production Fund — Games supports Victorian game developers across pre-production, production and post-production. Funding can be used for development staff, technical and creative consultants, legal and accounting advice, marketing, localisation, porting and other activities needed to prepare a game for release or expand an existing title.
Grants are capped at $300,000 per development stage or $500,000 across the entire project. Applicants must contribute at least 50% of the relevant stage budget through cash, external funding, eligible in-kind work or a combination of these sources.
It is worth noting that this is a competitive program. Applicants will need to demonstrate the game’s creative and commercial potential, a realistic pathway to market and how the project will contribute to Victoria’s games and screen sector.
Who it's for: Victorian game developers, creators and studios developing original games for PC, console, mobile, virtual reality, augmented reality or extended reality, from early-stage development through to post-release expansion.
Not sure where to start?
The most common reason businesses miss out on grants isn't ineligibility, it's not knowing the opportunity existed, or not having the time to put together a strong application.
That's where we come in. Our team works with businesses across all sectors to identify the right opportunities, assess eligibility, and manage the application process from start to finish. If any of these grants look relevant to your situation, get in touch even an initial conversation can help clarify what's worth pursuing.