Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the households sector. Programs span federal and state governments, offering funding for growth, innovation, infrastructure and workforce development.
What these grants can fund
- Business expansion and capital investment
- Equipment and infrastructure upgrades
- Workforce training and skills development
- Technology adoption and innovation
- Export and market development
Common eligibility requirements
- Registered Australian business with a valid ABN
- Must be operating in the relevant sector
- Matching co-contribution may be required
- Some programs have employee or turnover thresholds
Eligibility varies by program. Always check the official source before applying.
Open programs
Showing 5 of 5The Cheaper Home Batteries Program provides households, businesses, and community organisations with discounts of up to 30% on the upfront cost of installing small-scale solar battery systems. The discount is based on the battery's usable capacity and eligible small-scale technology certificates, and will gradually decrease until 2030 as battery prices reduce.
EAPA helps people experiencing difficulty paying their energy bill because of a short-term financial hardship, crisis or emergency. Eligible hardships include loss of income, unexpected medical costs, natural disaster, or receiving a disconnection letter. If assessed as eligible, the energy provider will apply EAPA directly to the customer's energy account.
A NSW Government program developing technical specifications and piloting innovative projects to accelerate the uptake of low emissions products, services and materials across transport, building and housing sectors. The program supports the transition to net zero emissions by 2050 through guides for EV charger installation, low carbon concrete specifications, and energy efficiency upgrades for households.
The Energy Bill Relief Fund provides targeted electricity bill relief to eligible households and small businesses through a partnership between the Australian Government and states and territories. Bill relief payments commenced from 1 July 2023 to help address the immediate impact of energy price increases.
The Solar Sharer Offer (SSO) provides free electricity to households with smart meters for at least 3 hours during peak solar generation in the middle of the day, with access to up to 24 kWh of free electricity daily. The offer is available to both homeowners and renters, even those without solar panels, and helps households reduce power bills by shifting energy use to the free-power period while supporting grid stability.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Program details, eligibility and closing dates change — always verify with the official source before applying. Last data update: February 2026.