Let’s get real about grants
At last count, there were about 500 federal and state government business grants.
Don’t despair – we’ve narrowed it down to the top government grants for startups and scale ups.
There’s also our discovery service to uncover grants specific to your industry. Because you don’t want to leave government money on the table.
- Find the right grant
- Give it your best shot
- Outsource the stress
- Grants experts
- Transparent pricing options
“The grant application for the Australian Government’s Boosting Female Founders Initiative is an absolute beast of a process. I’ve really enjoyed working with John to secure it.”
Grants service (at a glance)
EMDG
- Discuss eligibility
- Support document collation
- Calculate your expenditure
- Prepare Austrade application
for $15k EMDG spend
Discovery
- Define project scope
- Learn about your business
- Find the best grants for you
- Prepare report + discuss
(initial 30-min call free)
Simpler
- Low Carbon (VIC)
- Innovation Connect (ACT)
- Ignite Ideas Fund (QLD)
- Backing Female Founders (QLD)
for a $25k grant
Complex
- Boosting Female Founders Initiative (national)
- MVP Ventures (NSW)
- Seed-Start (SA)
for a $25k grant
What’s success-based pricing?
Grants in more detail
This program supports Queensland female founders via the Female Founders Co-investment Fund.
Key details:
- Aims to support eligible businesses to leverage funding and secure new investment to build business capacity
- Grants from $50,000 to $200,000 matched at a 3:1 ratio over 12 months, for either a single investment or a raise round led by an eligible investment entity
- Visit the grant page for more info
Our fee:
| $3,500 for $50k grant |
$4,000 for $75k grant $5,000 for $100k grant $7,000 for $200k grant |
Who it’s for:
Female founders of startup businesses preparing to scale into domestic and global markets. It includes expert mentoring and advice for some successful applicants.Key details:
- Grant value: $25,000 to $480,000 (depending on the grant round)
- Grant percentage: 50% (you must match this)
- Expression of interest required
- Released via grant rounds – currently awaiting the Australian Government to announce the next round
Our fee:
| Standard pricing | Success-based pricing |
|---|---|
| $4k for $25k grant | $3,400 upfront for a $25k grant + $2,000 if successful |
| $6k for $50k grant | $5,000 upfront for a $50k grant + $3,000 if successful |
| $10k for $100k grant | $8,400 upfront for a $100k grant + $5,000 if successful |
| $13k for $200k grant | $10,900 upfront for a $200k grant + $6,500 if successful |
| $16k for $300k grant | $13,400 upfront for a $300k grant + $8,000 if successful |
| $19k for $400k grant | $15,900 upfront for a $400k grant + $9,500 if successful |
| $22k for $500k grant | $18,400 upfront for a $500k grant + $11,000 if successful |
Who it’s for:
The EMDG aims to help Australian SMEs grow their exports in international markets by contributing to the cost of marketing/promoting their goods and services overseas.
Key details:
- Austrade assesses applications and makes a grant offer to each eligible applicant
- Offers are based on the total funding pool and number of eligible applicants
- If you accept the grant offer, you enter into an agreement with Austrade, specifying the amount and timeframe
- Grant percentage: up to 50% (you must match this)
- Upfront application followed by a milestone report to claim your funds
Visit Austrade for more info.
Our fee:
| $495 for upfront application, plus: |
|---|
| $1,500 for $15k EMDG spend |
| $3,500 for $50k spend |
| $6,500 for $100k spend |
| $9,000 for $150k spend |
| $11,500 for $200k spend |
| $13,500 for $250k spend |
| $15,500 for $300k spend |
Who it’s for:
Generally QLD-based companies with high-growth potential, and no more than 50 FTEs, that are seeking to undertake a commercialisation project.
Key details:
- Tier 1 grants: Up to $100,000 for projects up to 12 months long
- Tier 2 grants: $100,000-$200,000 for projects up to 24 months long
- Grant percentage: 80% (Tier 1) or 50% (Tier 2)
- Expression of interest required – currently closed
Visit the grants page for more info.
Our fee:
| $3,000 for $25k grant |
| $3,500 for $50k grant |
| $4,000 for $75k grant |
| $5,000 for $100k grant |
| $7,000 for $200k grant |
Who it’s for:
ACT-based early stage startups (less than $2 million in turnover) with an innovative idea that requires support to assess feasibility, develop prototypes or carry out other activities to become market-ready.
Key details:
- Grant value: $10,000 to $30,000
- Grant percentage: 50% (you must match this in $ or time)
- Expression of interest required
- Ongoing (no closing date)
Visit the grants page for more info.
Our fee:
$3,000 for $25k grant (price guide only)
Who it’s for:
SME manufacturing businesses in VIC that need support to participate in low carbon and renewable energy supply chains.
Key details:
- Grant value: up to $50,000
- Grant percentage: 50% (you must match this)
- Application required
- Currently closed
Visit the grants page for more info.
Our fee:
| $3,000 for $25k grant |
| $3,500 for $50k grant |
Who it’s for:
This grants program is designed to support businesses throughout their commercialisation journey. If you successfully complete a project funded by the program, you can reapply for more funding if it meets the program criteria.Key details:
- Grant value: $25,000-$200,000
- Grant percentage: 50% (you must match this)
- Expression of interest required
- Applications close 1/12/2026
Our fee:
| Standard pricing | Success-based pricing |
|---|---|
| $4k for $25k grant | $3,400 upfront for a $25k grant + $2,000 if successful |
| $6k for $50k grant | $5,000 upfront for a $50k grant + $3,000 if successful |
| $10k for $100k grant | $8,400 upfront for a $100k grant + $5,000 if successful |
| $13k for $200k grant | $10,900 upfront for a $200k grant + $6,500 if successful |
Who it’s for:
Early stage SA businesses with high-growth potential, seeking help to commercialise an innovative product/service.Key details:
- Seed Grants: $50,000-$100,000 (you must match half the grant amount)
- Start Grants: $100,001-$500,000 (you must match the grant amount)
- Expression of interest required
- Ongoing grant (no closing date)
Our fee:
| Standard pricing | Success-based pricing |
|---|---|
| $4k for $25k grant | $3,400 upfront for a $25k grant + $2,000 if successful |
| $6k for $50k grant | $5,000 upfront for a $50k grant + $3,000 if successful |
| $10k for $100k grant | $8,400 upfront for a $100k grant + $5,000 if successful |
| $13k for $200k grant | $10,900 upfront for a $200k grant + $6,500 if successful |
| $16k for $300k grant | $13,400 upfront for a $300k grant + $8,000 if successful |
| $19k for $400k grant | $15,900 upfront for a $400k grant + $9,500 if successful |
| $22k for $500k grant | $18,400 upfront for a $500k grant + $11,000 if successful |
