If you’re based in Western Australia (WA) and running a small for‑profit business, you may be eligible for the Small Business Growth Grants—a matched‑funding voucher scheme offering up to $10,000 to support growth and capability-building.
🏛️ WA Government: Small Business Growth Grants
- Launch date / Funding pool
The program launched on 4 August 2025, with $1 million committed to supporting WA small businesses. - Grant details
- Matched funding vouchers of up to $10,000 to help eligible businesses access expert services.
- Must spend at least the same amount in your own contribution (cash or in-kind).
- Useable services include:
- Business planning & strategic reviews
- Financial health checks
- Digital marketing / e‑commerce support
- Cyber‑security audits
- Tender writing, export readiness, supply chain planning
- Workplace safety & governance, records management,
- ICT systems and business innovation services
Source: Small Business Development Corporation
✅ Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the grant you must:
- Operate a for‑profit small business in WA (not‑for‑profits are ineligible)
- Hold an ABN and be GST‑registered since on or before 1 January 2024
- Have continuously operated from WA since that date, and be trading into the foreseeable future
- Be located in regional WA for at least 12 months
- Have annual turnover over $100,000, and under $4 million payroll across Australia
- Employ 1 to 20 full‑time equivalent staff (including owners)
- Provide an unredacted bank statement showing 2025 business transactions, along with quotes from service providers and financial projections
Source: Regional eligibility criteria & Information for service providers
📅 Application Timeline
- Opens: 10 am on Monday, 4 August 2025
- Closes: 5 pm Friday, 3 October 2025 (AWST)
📌 How to Apply & Tips
- Visit the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) website—applications are handled via SmartyGrants.
- Prepare and upload:
- Project outline
- Service provider quotes
- Bank statements and financial info
- Ensure your business meets all eligibility conditions.
- Tailor your quote to focus exactly on one or more of the approved services.
- Understand the matched‑funding requirement: it’s not a rebate, it’s a co‑investment.
The program encourages you to engage other WA-based service providers to strengthen local economic impact
🔎 Other Grant Opportunities in WA
Beyond the Small Business Growth Grants, you may also explore:
- Agrifood & Beverage Voucher: Up to $20,000 (50:50 co‑funded) for food & beverage manufacturers to access professional services.
- Community, regional, arts or Indigenous grants—many capped between $5,000 and $25,000. These vary based on council, social enterprises, or regional development bodies.
- National programs such as the Entrepreneurs’ Programme, Export Market Development Grants (EMDG), or innovation/digital transformation grants via business.gov.au
📋 Summary at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program name | Small Business Growth Grants |
| Max grant value | $10,000 (matched) |
| Eligible uses | Expert services in business planning, marketing, export, etc. |
| Eligibility | WA‑based, ABN & GST since ≤ Jan 1 2024, regional WA, 1–20 FT employees, payroll < $4M, turnover > $100K |
| Application window | 4 Aug – 3 Oct 2025 |
| Administered by | Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) |
Next Steps
- Check full eligibility and terms on the SBDC website.
- Prepare your documentation: quotes, bank statements, scope of work.
- Register for a SmartyGrants account ahead of the opening date.
- Contact SBDC directly via their helpline or chat if you have questions
Need help crafting a compelling application, exploring other grant opportunities (e.g. for R&D, exporting or equity), or aligning your business plan with the grant criteria? I can help you with that. Just say the word!
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