Access up to $10,000 in matched funding to invest in the growth of your small business.

The Western Australian Government is backing small business owners through the Small Business Growth Grants program.

Under the initiative, grants of up to $10,000 are available to help WA small business owners access professional services that support the growth and development of their business.

What can the funding be used for?

  • Strategic business planning
  • Workforce development and planning
  • People management
  • Marketing and communication planning
  • Digital marketing
  • Market research
  • Financial planning and performance
  • Procurement
  • Organisational governance
  • Work Health and Safety
  • Business improvement and innovation
  • Supply chain management and planning
  • Records and document management
  • Information and Communication Technology management

Download the Small Business Growth Grants program guidelines for more information on the services the grant can be used to fund. This information is available in Appendix A. 

As the grants are given on a matched funding basis, applicants must provide funding equal to or greater than the value of an approved grant.

Eligibility criteria

To apply for a Small Business Growth Grant, applicants must meet all criteria listed below:

  • Held an Australian Business Number (ABN), without interruption, on or before 1 January 2024 and is located in Western Australia.
  • Has been registered for GST, without interruption, on or before 1 January 2024.
  • Has the principal place of business in Western Australia; and has been in continuous operation in Western Australia on or before 1 January 2024; and will continue to trade into the foreseeable future; and there are no plans, events and/or circumstances known to the applicant which would result in their business ceasing to trade.
  • Be a for-profit organisation or business (not for profits and charities are ineligible).
  • Has an annual turnover exceeding $100,000 for businesses trading and have been physically located in regional WA for at least 12 months.
  • Has an Australia-wide annual payroll of less than $4 million.
  • Have at least one full time equivalent and no more than 20 full time equivalent employees, including owners and directors.
  • Provide an unredacted PDF copy of their business bank statement demonstrating 2025 business-related transactions, a BSB, an account number and the business name associated with the application.
  • Agree to the Program Terms and Conditions.

Documents required to support your application

The following documents are required to support your application:

  • Financial documents
  • Service provider details
  • A summary about your proposed eligible activity
  • A valid quote from a service provider

For more information on the required documentation, download our application checklist.

Download the Small Business Growth Grants application checklist

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Read the frequently asked questions

Terms and Conditions

Download the program terms and conditions

Key steps

  1. Ensure your internet browser is up to date, the following browsers are recommended:
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Opera
  2. You can log in to SmartyGrants using an existing login or you can create a new account. Note that applications on the SmartyGrants platform can be saved and returned to later by using your account details, but they can’t be accessed or edited once submitted.
  3. Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email acknowledging receipt. Without this acknowledgement, your application has not been successfully submitted.
  4. Applications must be received by 5:00pm, Friday 3 October 2025 (AWST).
  5. Applications will be reviewed as quickly as possible, and you will be notified of the result via email.

Start your application