This page lists the recipients of recent Tasmanian Government grant programs for small businesses.
These programs are all now closed for applications.
This program supports the creation of more Tasmanian businesses and helps ensure the success of existing businesses by providing specialist advice and support to decrease risk and to increase sustainable business development.
Advice and support is delivered by expert private sector partners selected through a competitive two-stage process.
Round two of the program opened for applications on 21 December 2022 and closed on 10 February 2023, with two streams of funding available for either incubator or accelerator programs, and grants of up to $250,000 offered for both streams.
The New Business Support (NBS) Pilot Program has been developed to provide a standalone and comprehensive suite of support services for intenders and new small businesses.
It will provide this sector with the information and resources required to take the first steps to see their ideas through to fruition.
As part of the new suite of support services, the NBS Pilot Program - Business Advisor Grant Program has seen the appointment of qualified and independent business advisors to provide up to two hours of free business advice across four geographic regions of Tasmania.
The program opened on 17 April 2023 and closed on 12 May 2023.
The successful organisations providing business advisory services commenced service provision from 02 October 2023.
The Tasmanian Business Advice Service is a free service provided by the Tasmanian Government, to assist existing small businesses to be viable, resilient, and adaptable.
The Tasmanian Business Advice Service - Generalist Business Advisor Grant Program has seen the appointment of qualified and independent business advisors to provide up to five hours of advice and support across four geographic regions of Tasmania.
The program opened on 27 February 2023 and closed on 12 April 2023.
The successful organisations providing business advisory services commenced service provision from 02 October 2023.
This program supported businesses to develop projects to respond to visitor demand and improve the visitor experience in anticipation of the new Spirit of Tasmania vessels.
It offered co-funded grants from $50,000 to $250,000 for approved projects. All successful applicants were required to provide a cash contribution at least equal to the grant amount requested.
The program opened on 28 March and closed on 20 May 2025. Successful recipients are required to complete their project by 31 December 2027.
This program supported local councils to prepare for increased visitation associated with the new Sprit of Tasmania vessels. It provided funding for projects that improved infrastructure and amenities to enhance the visitor experience for the caravan and motorhome market.
It offered grant funding between $100,000 and $500,000 for approved projects. All successful applicants were required to provide a cash contribution at least equal to the grant amount requested.
The program opened on 28 March and closed on 20 May 2025.Successful applicants are required to complete their project by 31 October 2027.