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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Business Advancement Grant | Opening soon |
Applications open: To be confirmed |
| Small business security grants (Secure Communities Partnership Program – round 3) | Applications open |
Applications close: 23 April 2027 |
| Shared security grants (Secure Communities Partnership Program – round 3) | Applications open |
Applications close: 29 January 2027 |
| Regional Business Gateways – round 1 | Assessments underway |
Outcomes announced: Mid-November 2026 |
| Business Growth Fund – round 7 | Projects underway |
Projects completed: 30 November 2027 |
| Secure Communities Partnership Program – round 2 (small business) | Projects underway |
Projects completed: 30 July 2027 |
| Secure Communities Partnership Program – round 2 (local councils) | Projects underway |
Projects completed: 30 June 2027 |
| Secure Communities Partnership Program – round 1 | Project acquittals | Projects underway |
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.