Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the hospitality 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 4 of 4This scheme provides concessional loans to support tourism projects in regional Tasmania. Loans fund visitor accommodation, experiences, attractions, hospitality venues, event facilities, and worker accommodation for tourism and hospitality operators.
This program provides funding to Northern Territory tourism and hospitality businesses to help them deliver new products and experiences. It offers three streams of funding: single-year new product development grants up to $150,000, multi-year new product development grants up to $300,000, and military tourism enhancement grants up to $40,000.
This program provides free training and industry-endorsed micro-credentials to Victorian tourism, event and hospitality businesses, their staff, and individuals seeking to work in these industries. The program delivers focused training in specific customer service skills through an online platform to support workers and workplaces in adopting innovations and improving productivity.
An eleven-year, $60.85 million State Government investment program that provides up to $250,000 per project to support locally-driven initiatives in regional Western Australia. The grants fund projects that promote sustainable jobs, workforce solutions, productivity, skills development, and industry diversification across the Goldfields-Esperance region.
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.