ClosedBusinessRound 7

Business Growth Fund

DCSODSFB · Australia

The Business Growth Fund provides grants of $50,000 to $75,000 to Queensland small and family businesses to purchase specialised equipment that supports growth, productivity and export expansion. Applicants must co-contribute at least 50% of project costs and undergo a competitive assessment process.

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Funding

$50K – $75K

Closed

30 Jan 2026

Location

Queensland

Who Can Apply

• Be a financially sound Queensland-based small business with fewer than 20 staff • Be GST registered and hold an active ABN • Have 2024–25 turnover between $500,000 and $10 million with growth • Have operated for at least 3 years, including 2 years of high growth • Not be insolvent or bankrupt • Not have received previous Business Growth Fund funding • Maintain eligibility throughout the application process • Submit only one application per ABN or beneficiary • Submit a Registration of Interest by 30 January 2026
Eligible applicants must be financially sound Queensland-based small businesses with fewer than 20 staff. They must be GST registered, hold an active ABN, have 2024–25 turnover between $500,000 and $10 million with growth, and have operated for at least 3 years including 2 years of high growth. Applicants must not be insolvent or bankrupt, must not have previously received Business Growth Fund funding, must maintain eligibility throughout the process, may submit only one application per ABN or beneficiary, and must submit a Registration of Interest by 30 January 2026.

What's Funded

Purchase of specialised equipment such as production equipment, advanced manufacturing or digital systems, and advanced logistics solutions that directly support business growth.

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Expected Outcomes

Increased productivity, business growth, expanded export opportunities, job creation and broader economic growth.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother

Stage

growthestablished

Funding Purposes

capital_expenditureinnovationexportemployment

Keywords

Business Growth Fundsmall businessfamily businessequipmentproductivityexportadvanced manufacturingdigital systems

Official Grant Page

DCSODSFB

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Business Growth Fund?

The Business Growth Fund is a business grant offered by DCSODSFB in Australia, providing $50K – $75K in funding. The Business Growth Fund provides grants of $50,000 to $75,000 to Queensland small and family businesses to purchase specialised equipment that supports growth, productivity and export expansion. Applicants must co-contribute at least 50% of project costs and undergo a competitive assessment process.
2

How much funding does the Business Growth Fund provide?

The Business Growth Fund provides $50K – $75K in funding.
3

Who is eligible for the Business Growth Fund?

  • Be a financially sound Queensland-based small business with fewer than 20 staff
  • Be GST registered and hold an active ABN
  • Have 2024–25 turnover between $500,000 and $10 million with growth
  • Have operated for at least 3 years, including 2 years of high growth
  • Not be insolvent or bankrupt
  • Not have received previous Business Growth Fund funding
  • Maintain eligibility throughout the application process
  • Submit only one application per ABN or beneficiary
  • Submit a Registration of Interest by 30 January 2026
4

When does the Business Growth Fund close?

Applications closed on 30 Jan 2026.
5

What activities are funded?

Purchase of specialised equipment such as production equipment, advanced manufacturing or digital systems, and advanced logistics solutions that directly support business growth.
6

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