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QLD Government grants

This page provides an alphabetical listing of grants and other assistance in Queensland.

Name of grantDescriptionAdministering agency
Business and Industry Transformation IncentivesFunds projects that support the potential for innovation, increasing productivity, exporting for growth and building regional strengths.Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI)
Development LoansLoans for primary producers to help achieve a more productive and sustainable enterprise.Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority (QRAA)
Drought Carry-on LoansFinancial assistance to cover farming operating costs during drought conditions.Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority (QRAA)
Drought Rate RebateRebate assistance on local government rates for drought-affected primary producers.Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority (QRAA)
Drought Recovery LoansFinancial assistance for farmers to plant or reinvigorate a post drought crop, or purchase stock while recovering from the effects of drought conditions.Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority (QRAA)
Drought Relief Assistance Scheme (DRAS)Offers freight subsidies for primary producers to manage their livestock resources during and after a drought.Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI)
Exceptional Circumstances Interest Rate Subsidies (ECIRS) - Primary ProducersProvides business loan interest rate support to farms that are viable in the long term, but are in financial difficulties due to an Exceptional Circumstances event.Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority (QRAA)
Exceptional Circumstances Interest Rate Subsidies (ECIRS) - Small BusinessesProvides business loan interest rate support to small businesses that are reliant on farmers and their income in Exceptional Circumstances declared areas.Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority (QRAA)
Export Skills DevelopmentMentoring, networking and skills development assistance for export-ready businesses.Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI)
Find a grantDetails of grants available relating to business and industry.Queensland Government
First Start LoansFirst Start Loans provide low interest loans for the establishment of primary production enterprises.Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority (QRAA)
Get Set For Work ProgramFunds program providers to deliver customised employment and training assistance targeted at school leavers.Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI)
Getting Export SmartProvides case workers and exporting workshops to help companies get export-ready.Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI)
Government Business Information Service (GOBiS)Search for grants available for your business and industry type.Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI)
Indigenous Business Establishment Program (IBEP)Supports activities that lead to establishing viable Indigenous businesses.Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI)
Industry Capability Network - Queensland (ICNQLD)Provides assistance to the manufacturing, engineering and service sectors to increase access to importing and exporting opportunities, facilitate local industry participation in major projects, and identify competitive Australian industry capability for import replacement, local sourcing and business matching for Australian and overseas purchasers.Industry Capability Network (ICN)
Industry Development Initiatives (IDIs)Offers partnerships or agreements between Arts Queensland and external partners in creative arts business development.Arts Queensland
Living Buildings and PlacesProvides funding for projects that encourage preservation and the continued use of heritage places and buildings.Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI)
Mentoring for Growth (M4G)Provides access to a panel of business mentors who can help to address commercial challenges.Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI)
National and International Research Alliances ProgramSupports the delivery of research, development and innovation outcomes by Queensland-based entities and interstate, national and/or international partners.Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI)
Natural Disaster AssistanceFinancial assistance for natural disaster affected businesses.Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority (QRAA)
Partnerships Alliances Facilitation Program (PAFP)Funding support for collaborative funding proposals for submission to relevant Queensland, national or international funding schemes.Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI)
Proof of Concept FundProvides assistance to applicants to demonstrate the commercial potential of their innovations (technologies, products or processes).Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI)
QIAMEA Arts Partnership ProgramFacilitates partnerships between Indigenous artists and reputable galleries, dealers, agents and festival and event organisers.Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI)
Queensland Education and Training International (QETI) Grants ProgramThis program provides short term, project-based, matching funding to education and training providers and regional clusters for collaborative education projects.Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI)
Queensland Events Regional Development Program (QERDP)QERDP invests in events located outside the Brisbane metropolitan area to help extend the flow of economic and social benefits of events to regional Queensland.Queensland Events
Queensland Sustainable Energy Innovation Fund (QSEIF)Assists organisations to develop and commercialise innovative technologies that reduce usage of fossil fuels, water or greenhouse gas emissions.Department of Environment and Resource Management
Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF)Supports the professional development and employment of arts and cultural workers in regional Queensland.Arts Queensland
Research-Industry Partnerships ProgramFunding to facilitate the development of new or improved products, processes and systems that will achieve a commercial return or deliver a public good within four years.Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI)
Resource Management LoansFinance for primary producers to cover capital costs associated with implementing resource management practices to attain a greater level of sustainability and profitability.Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority (QRAA)
School Bus and Steep Bus Upgrade SchemesProvides funding to school bus operators to upgrade to new or replacement buses.Department of Transport and Main Roads
Sector Project Grants - Career Development GrantsAssists artists and arts workers to pursue professional development opportunities at a national and international level.Arts Queensland
Sector Project Grants - Development and Presentation GrantsSupports individual artists, collectives and not-for-profit organisations for initiatives including new work, exhibitions, productions, industry development and cultural engagement activities.Arts Queensland

Small Business Emergency Assistance

Provides financial assistance in the form of interest subsidies for locally owned small businesses that have been affected by drought conditions.Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority (QRAA)
Smart Futures Commercialisation FellowshipsEntrepreneur-in-Residence and Researcher-in-Residence Fellowships are available to assist with the industry uptake of new technologies and assist research organisations to commercialise their research, technologies and ideas.Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI)
Smart Futures FellowshipsSupports researchers in world-class research institutes to assist with collaboration and the application of research in industry, government, and the community.Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI)
Smart Futures Premier's FellowshipsMatched funding to entice distinguished researchers to lead research teams in Queensland universities, research institutes, government agencies or industry research facilities.Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI)
Smart Mining - Future Prosperity ProgramAssists mineral and energy explorers under the collaborative drilling, cluster formation and industry network initiatives.Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI)
Sponsorship FundingSponsorship will be considered for initiatives, events and activities that are outside the scope of funding provided to assist eligible organisations to deliver human services, and educational and preventative activities.Department of Communities
Workforce DevelopmentA range of funded training opportunities for businesses with disability services workers.Department of Communities
Young Artist Mentoring Program (YAMP)Assists young arts workers to develop and establish a professional career in the arts through direct experience and mentoring.Youth Arts Queensland

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