Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the local government 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 8 of 8This program provides grant funding towards Low Carbon Liquid Fuels (LCLF) projects that support Australia's transition to net zero. Funding supports innovative projects including commercial scale domestic production, pre-commercial technology demonstration, and feedstock and supply chain enablement for LCLF.
Co-funding program supporting charge point operators to construct and operate fast charging stations across NSW. Offers three funding streams (Metropolitan, Regional, and Remote) with varying co-funding percentages and maximum grant amounts based on location and charging station specifications.
Provides tailored advice and help to groups of councils to explore and undertake joint procurement of domestic waste management services.
An $80 million fund established by the WA government to unlock apartment development in key urban precincts and worker accommodation in regional areas. The program assists with resolving infrastructure constraints impacting medium to high density housing projects in metropolitan Perth and regional worker accommodation by providing rebates and infrastructure investment programs for water, wastewater, and electricity network improvements.
A catchment-based approach to litter prevention, focused on reducing flows of litter from the terrestrial environment into the marine environment through intervention at multiple points.
Supporting councils, community groups and other key stakeholders to deliver litter prevention projects, and develop and implement strategic plans to address litter in their local environments.
Supports circular economy opportunities to bring compost made from household kerbside Food Organics Garden Organics services back to local communities in NSW.
The Stronger Communities Programme provides grants to community organisations and local governments for infrastructure projects that deliver social benefits for local communities. Projects are selected by Members of Parliament and their community consultation committees, then submitted to the government for assessment. Round 9 has $22.65 million available to support infrastructure projects across eligible electorates.
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.