Small business grants schedule

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The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training administers grants and programs to help Queensland small business continue to grow and thrive by committing grant funds for businesses to increase key capabilities, embrace innovation, and assist high-growth businesses to capitalise on opportunities.

Potential grant applicants can register for a free Mentoring for Growth session where you discuss your current business opportunity or challenge with volunteer business mentors and get your business ready to apply for future grants.

Grant rounds for 2023

Grant program

Amount

Launch date

Opening date

Closing date

Business Boost Grants Program (round 3) – Stage 2: Final assessment (open to shortlisted ROI applicants only)

Up to $20,000 26 August 2023 10am, Monday 22 January 2023 5pm, Friday 9 February 2024

Previous grant programs

Grant program

Amount

Launch date

Open date

Status

Business Growth Fund Program (round 5) – Stage 2: Full application $50,000 – $75,000 Saturday, 22 April 2023 9am, Tuesday 20 June 2023 Closed
Business Basics Grants Program (round 4) $5,000 10 November 2022 9am, Thursday 24 November 2022 Closed
Business Boost Grants Program (round 2) up to $15,000 28 July 2022 9am, Friday 12 August 2022 Closed

Business Growth Fund Program (round 4)

up to $50,000 17 May 2022 9am, Tuesday 31 May 2022 Closed
Business Basics Grants Program (round 3) – South East Queensland (SEQ) $5,000 13 April 2022 9am, Tuesday 17 May 2022 Closed
Business Basics Grants Program (round 3) – regional Queensland $5,000 13 April 2022 9am, Monday 16 May 2022 Closed
Business Basics Grants Program (round 2) – regional Queensland $5,000 25 August 2021 9am, 8 September 2021 Closed
Business Boost Grants Program up to $15,000 15 July 2021 30 July 2021 Closed
Business Basics Grants Program (round 1) $5,000 17 May 2021 31 May 2021 Closed
Business Growth Fund Program (round 3) up to $50,000 1 May 2021 11 May 2021 Closed

Closed grants and programs

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