Business Grants

Business grants

There are a wide range of grants programs that are available to assist business and organisations in various stages of their life cycle. Council runs a number of grants programs outlined here, including its own Economic Development Grants Program, and also provides information on other Business Grants Programs available in Australia.

Economic Development Grants

Funding is available for projects that help build a stronger, more resilient economy. This grant initiative supports initiatives that enhance business capability, foster innovation, and create local employment opportunities.

Find out more about the Economic Development Grants

Grant Guru

Never miss a grant opportunity again by signing up with GrantGuru - a FREE grant finding tool for local businesses. 

RDA Sunshine Coast, Noosa Council and Sunshine Coast Council have partnered with one of Australia’s most powerful grant search engines to bring to local businesses and organisations a FREE one stop search engine for business, event and community grants. GrantGuru gives you access to one of Australia's most comprehensive and up to date funding databases, making grants accessible and easy to find.

Grant Guru features advanced filtering, allowing you to narrow down your search by activity, industry and current & future grants. The Grants Guru site also has other valuable information & tips for grant applications.

Grant Guru

Grant Connect

GrantConnect is the Australian Government whole-of-government, centralised, web-based, grant information system. It provides a free, simple and effective service for all potential grant applicants to find and access Commonwealth grant opportunities and related grant documentation. Sign up and stay in touch with relevant Grants opportunities.

For Federal and State specific Grants information, visit:

Queensland Government Grant Finder

Federal Government Grant Finder

Other Council Grants

Council also offers a range of grants and funding to improve the social, environmental and/or cultural wellbeing of the region.

Find out more about Council's Community Grants