Housing Grants in Australia

4 government programs · 4 currently open · Updated February 2026

Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the housing 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

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Open·Commonwealth·Up to $5,000,000
Targeted Call for Research: Homelessness and Health 2025

This grant opportunity seeks to investigate short and long-term adverse health outcomes experienced by individuals living in unstable housing conditions. Research will inform the development of comprehensive interventions to improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities among people experiencing homelessness in Australia. Initiatives should foster collaboration among health service providers, academic institutions, researchers and communities with a holistic approach to health.

Ongoing·Commonwealth·Up to $3,000,000
Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRCP) Grants

A grant program supporting collaborative research projects between industry, research organizations, and universities. The grant funds the development of innovative technologies and solutions, such as Luyten 3D's 3D printing technology for affordable housing in remote and regional Australia.

Ongoing·Commonwealth·Up to $3,000,000
Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants

A grant program supporting collaborative research projects between industry, research organizations, and universities. The grant funds the development of innovative technologies and solutions, such as Luyten 3D's 3D printing technology for affordable housing in remote and regional Australia.

Ongoing·NSW·Up to $10,000
First Home Owner Grant (New Homes)

A $10,000 grant for first home buyers purchasing or building a new home in NSW. Applicants must be buying or building a newly constructed home with a total value under $600,000, or land and dwelling combined value under $750,000.

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.