ACT Social Enterprise Grant Program

This program provides matched funding to help social enterprises to start and grow.
Open
Closes in 38 days

Closing date: Sunday 11 October 2026 Sun 11 Oct 2026

What do you get?

Funding of between $10,000 and $30,000.

Who is this for?

ACT social enterprises.

Overview

The grants aim to:

  • support local innovation
  • encourage growth of social enterprises in Canberra
  • attract new social entrepreneurs to Canberra.

Funding may be used for a range of activities, including:

  • new product development
  • business planning
  • training programs
  • strategic marketing activities
  • resources
  • website development or upgrades
  • fixtures or fittings, including installation costs up to 10% of the grant.

Check if you can apply

To be eligible, you must:

  • meet the program's definition of a social enterprise
  • have an annual turnover of less than $500,000
  • be registered for goods and services tax (GST) (if applicable)
  • be based and mainly operate in the ACT.

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