Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the food beverage 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 3 of 3This program provides WA food and beverage businesses with access to STEM expertise through short-term student internships. Businesses receive facilitated project scoping, student matching, and a $2,500 payment upon completion of placement, with additional travel funding available for regional businesses. The program helps businesses tackle STEM challenges, grow their talent pipeline, and strengthen innovation capability.
A fully facilitated STEM internship program that pairs tertiary students with Western Australian food and beverage businesses to work on real-world technical projects over 200 hours. Businesses receive a $2,500 payment per student upon completion of the internship to offset hosting costs, while students gain paid work experience and businesses access skilled talent to solve STEM challenges.
A grant program supporting Australian manufacturing businesses to expand production capacity, develop advanced manufacturing capabilities, and invest in new technologies across priority sectors including space, medical products, critical minerals processing, food and beverage, clean energy, and defence.
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.