ClosedBusinessRound 7
Business Growth Fund Program
· Australia
The Business Growth Fund Program provides Queensland small and family businesses with matched funding to purchase specialised equipment that supports growth, productivity, market expansion and export opportunities. Round 7 Stage 2 is open only to shortlisted Stage 1 applicants.
Funding
$50K – $75K
Closed
15 Apr 2026
Location
Queensland
Who Can Apply
Established, financially sound small Queensland business with high-growth potential
Fewer than 20 employees, active ABN, GST registered, and Queensland headquarters
Turnover between 500000 and 10000000 in 2024-25, at least 3 years trading, and 2 years of high growth
Not insolvent, no bankrupt owners/directors, and no prior approval under earlier BGF rounds
Applicants must be established and financially sound small Queensland businesses with potential for high growth within the next 2 years. The business must have fewer than 20 employees by headcount, an active Australian Business Number, GST registration, and a registered Queensland headquarters location. It must have aggregated turnover between $500,000 and $10 million in the 2024-25 financial year, a minimum trading history of 3 years, and 2 years of high growth defined as an average annual 20% increase in turnover and/or employment over the last 2 years. The business must have clearly defined growth and employment opportunities in Queensland, must not be insolvent, and its owners/directors must not be bankrupt or undischarged from bankruptcy. Businesses previously approved for funding under earlier Business Growth Fund rounds are not eligible. Eligibility must be maintained for the duration of the funded project.
What's Funded
Purchase of specialised equipment that directly enables business growth, increases production capacity, efficiency and output, introduces innovation or technological advancement, improves competitiveness and sustainability, and supports workforce development through training, upskilling or new technical roles.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Businesses are expected to increase productivity, turnover, profit and/or employment by 20%, transition from small to medium-sized operations, automate or scale up, increase market share, diversify, and create new employment opportunities in Queensland.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
companypartnershipsole_tradertrustother
Stage
growthestablished
Funding Purposes
capital_expenditureinnovationexportemploymenttrainingcommercialisation
Keywords
small businessfamily businessequipmentbusiness growthproductivityexportemploymentQueensland
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Business Growth Fund Program?
The Business Growth Fund Program is a business grant offered by in Australia, providing $50K – $75K in funding. The Business Growth Fund Program provides Queensland small and family businesses with matched funding to purchase specialised equipment that supports growth, productivity, market expansion and export opportunities. Round 7 Stage 2 is open only to shortlisted Stage 1 applicants.
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How much funding does the Business Growth Fund Program provide?
The Business Growth Fund Program provides $50K – $75K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Business Growth Fund Program?
Established, financially sound small Queensland business with high-growth potential
Fewer than 20 employees, active ABN, GST registered, and Queensland headquarters
Turnover between 500000 and 10000000 in 2024-25, at least 3 years trading, and 2 years of high growth
Not insolvent, no bankrupt owners/directors, and no prior approval under earlier BGF rounds
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When does the Business Growth Fund Program close?
Applications closed on 15 Apr 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Purchase of specialised equipment that directly enables business growth, increases production capacity, efficiency and output, introduces innovation or technological advancement, improves competitiveness and sustainability, and supports workforce development through training, upskilling or new technical roles.
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How do I apply for the Business Growth Fund Program?
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