There are over 1000 grants available to provide funding support for businesses, Christine.  Over 100 relate to training and over 200 for business development.

A quick search of the applicable grants is available at www.business.gov.au
Funding varies by state, industry and activity.. 

As Bruce Patten mentioned, the Australian Federal government provides a wide range of grants and financial incentives. They’re mostly designed to ‘enhance business productivity and competitiveness’ and can be in the form of matched funding, access to professional services and tax incentives. 

Your eligibility and the programs most relevant for you depend on the type of business you have, and why you need funding. 

The government’s flagship program is the Entrepreneurs’ Program and is a comprehensive offering (beyond just funding). It could be a great option if it’s relevant for you.

For exporters, there’s the Export Market Development Grant (EMDG). It can reimburse up to 50% of eligible export promotion expenses up to $150k - there’s a lot involved in this grant though.

We have a blog post about some of the different options - but this is only scratching the surface! I’d be happy to help you out if you’re looking for some more specific guidance.