Small and family business grants schedule
The Queensland Government provides grants and programs to help Queensland small and family businesses continue to grow and thrive. Use this page to see when grant applications are opening and plan your next steps.
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Active and upcoming grant rounds
| Grant name | Current status | Next key date |
|---|---|---|
Open | Open until all places allocated | |
Stage 1: Registration of interest (ROI) closed | Stage 2: Full application (open to shortlisted ROI applicants only): March 2026 | |
Secure Communities Partnership Program – round 2 (small businesses) | Open | Applications close: 30 June 2026 |
| Queensland Small Business Month 2026 – Event Delivery Grant | Open | Applications close: 5 March 2026 |
Secure Communities Partnership Program – round 2 (local councils) | Open | Applications close: 31 March 2026 |
Outcomes announced | Completed: 30 June 2026 | |
Business Basics – round 6 | Outcomes announced | Successful projects announced: 18 June 2025 |
Business Boost – round 4 | Outcomes announced | Successful projects announced: 27 March 2025 |
Get ready to apply for future grants
- Register for a free Mentoring for Growth session to discuss your current business opportunities or challenges with experienced volunteer mentors.
- Find out how to prepare and write your grant application.
Also consider...
- Learn more about finding grants and business support in Queensland.
- Find out how to make changes to your approved grant.
- Learn about the decision review process for grant applications.
- Find full lists of small business grant recipients.
- Visit the Queensland Government Grants Finder.
- Discover Australian Government grant opportunities.