About Marketing & Digital Presence Grants
While pure marketing grants are rare, several government programs subsidise digital presence, website development, and digital marketing for small businesses. The Digital Solutions program provides heavily subsidised advisory on websites and digital tools. Export marketing costs are reimbursable through EMDG. State programs occasionally include marketing as an eligible expenditure for broader business grants.
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Highest value firstThe 2026 BioMedTech Grant Opportunity is part of the Medical Research Future Fund under the Medical Research Commercialisation Initiative. This opportunity looks to fund suitable organisations to identify, select and support Australian SMEs undertaking early-stage medical research and medical innovation projects that have commercial potential. The intended outcome of the research funded by this grant opportunity is to improve the health and wellbeing of Australians by increasing the number of SMEs developing novel biomarkers, diagnostics, therapeutics, assistive devices and/or digital technologies that have progressed through the early stages of research and development to the point where they are 'de-risked' and attractive to private investment for commercialisation. Applicants may propose to support development of innovations in their area/s of strength (i.e. applicants are not required to propose a program that covers the breadth of the biomedtech sector). Eligibility: You can apply
The CRC Grants Program provides funding to establish and operate Cooperative Research Centres that bring together researchers, industry, and other partners to conduct collaborative research. The program supports multiple active CRCs across various sectors including digital health, agriculture, manufacturing, energy, and environmental sustainability, with funding terms typically spanning 10 years.
The Journalism Assistance Fund Program, running over 3 years from 2025-26, was announced as part of the News Media Assistance Program (News MAP). News MAP aims to support public interest journalism and media diversity in Australia - recognising these are critical to a healthy democracy, social cohesion and informed citizens. Organisations producing core news content will be eligible for funding. The funding will provide a proportion of the wages for journalists producing core news content that is distributed digitally. The program aims to: support the sustainability of Australian news publishers in the face of significant disruption to the media sector support the creation of digitally distributed news content, encourage continued employment of journalists who primarily produce news that is in the Australian public interest build and maintain social cohesion in Australia Eligibility: You can apply if you: have an Australian business number (ABN) are registered for the Goods and Service
A strategic aviation initiative designed to stimulate international and interstate aviation capacity into NSW by attracting new routes and increasing seat capacity. The fund supports route establishment or expansion through passenger subsidies and cooperative inbound marketing activities for up to two years, driving visitor economy growth and regional dispersal.
The Australian Government is granting up to $8 million to the Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) over 4 years to enhance the Quality Tourism Framework (QTF), an online tourism accreditation program. The grant supports small and medium-sized tourism businesses through online training, quality assurance, product development, digital distribution, and market development to improve capability and create high-quality, internationally competitive tourism products.
The NHMRC e-ASIA Joint Research Program supports Australian participation and collaboration in leading international research through the e-ASIA Joint Research Program (e-ASIA JRP). The e-ASIA JRP supports international joint research projects in the East Asia region. The e-ASIA JRP selects research projects through an open call for proposals. Fields of cooperation are decided among the e-ASIA participating member organisations and funding is for up to three years. The 2026 NHMRC e-ASIA Joint Research Program grant opportunity will support Australian participation and partnership in international collaborative research through the e-ASIA JRP 15th call for proposals in Health Research stream under the following topics: • Infectious disease and immunology • Advanced medical research and enabling technologies Further information on the e-ASIA JRP 15th Health Research call is available from the e-ASIA website Eligibility: Applications will only be accepted from NHMRC approved Administering
Eligibility Notes
Digital Solutions requires fewer than 20 employees. EMDG marketing activities must be specifically directed at overseas markets. Some state programs allow marketing as an eligible cost within broader business growth grants — check the specific program guidelines rather than assuming.
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Are there specific grants just for websites?
Not generally — but digital voucher programs (like the former NSW Digital Restart Fund) occasionally fund website and digital infrastructure improvements. Check current state programs.
Can I claim marketing costs under EMDG?
Yes — marketing costs directed at overseas markets are core EMDG eligible expenditure. Domestic marketing is not eligible.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify details with the official source before applying.