Independent information
NSW Small Business Grants Calendar 2027
Last checked: 10 November 2026. Project status, procurement routes, grant dates and program eligibility can change. Confirm current information with the responsible organisation before acting.
The 2027 calendar separates confirmed dates from programs that are rolling, targeted or not yet announced. It is a planning aid, not a promise that a program will remain open or that a business is eligible.
| Month | Confirmed deadline or action | Who it may suit | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 January: East Coast Severe Weather Event Small Business Recovery Grant (AGRNs 1212) closes 11:59 pm. 22 January: Great Western Highway Closure Small Business Support Grant closes 4 pm. |
Only businesses meeting the event, location, impact and other program rules. | 10 Nov 2026 |
| February | 18 February: Screen NSW Industry Development Program round 2 closes. | Eligible screen-industry organisations proposing qualifying single-year initiatives. | 10 Nov 2026 |
| March | No statewide small-business deadline confirmed in this calendar at last check. Search the official finder and local council programs. | Varies by program. | 10 Nov 2026 |
| April | 12 April: Special Entertainment Precinct Kickstart Grant Program round 3 closes 2 pm, or earlier if funds are exhausted. | Eligible NSW councils—not ordinary business applicants. Businesses may engage through participating councils. | 10 Nov 2026 |
| May | No confirmed statewide deadline listed here. Recheck industry, disaster-recovery and local programs. | Varies by program. | 10 Nov 2026 |
| June | 8 June: Forestry Industry Supply Chain Support planning and transition grants close 4 pm, or earlier if funds are exhausted. 30 June: Bin Trim Equipment Rebate is scheduled to close, subject to available funding and current rules. |
Targeted eligible forestry supply-chain businesses; eligible NSW organisations seeking qualifying waste-reduction equipment. | 10 Nov 2026 |
| July | Refresh the calendar after the NSW and Australian government budget cycles and new financial-year program updates. | Varies by program. | 10 Nov 2026 |
| August | No confirmed statewide deadline listed here. Check the NSW finder, business.gov.au and local councils. | Varies by program. | 10 Nov 2026 |
| September | No confirmed statewide deadline listed here. Review sector-specific and regional programs. | Varies by program. | 10 Nov 2026 |
| October | No confirmed statewide deadline listed here. Recheck programs before committing project expenditure. | Varies by program. | 10 Nov 2026 |
| November | No confirmed statewide deadline listed here. Prepare evidence, quotes and approvals for future rounds. | Varies by program. | 10 Nov 2026 |
| December | No confirmed statewide deadline listed here. Verify holiday-period submission arrangements and portal cut-offs. | Varies by program. | 10 Nov 2026 |
Official search points
NSW grants and funding finder
Filter current NSW programs and open each program’s authoritative guidelines.
Service NSW business grants
Review programs administered through Service NSW and their current guidelines.
Australian Government programs
Search national grants and support through business.gov.au.
Local government
Check local business, events, community and place-based programs on the relevant council website.
Before relying on a date
- Open the official guidelines and confirm the applicant type, location and eligible activity.
- Check whether the program can close early when funds are exhausted.
- Confirm whether expenditure before approval is ineligible.
- Verify co-contribution, GST, quote and acquittal rules.
- Test cash flow if payment is by reimbursement or milestones.
- Record the date the program page was checked.