The Australian Research Council (ARC) advises the Government on research matters and manages the National Competitive Grants Program, a significant component of Australia's investment in research and development. The ARC supports the highest-quality fundamental and applied research and research training, aiming to advance Australia's research excellence to be globally competitive and deliver benefits to the community.Site features lists of available grants, publications, media releases, and the ARC strategic plan.

http://www.arc.gov.au...

http://www.arc.gov.au/

The Commonwealth Grants Commission is an advisory body which assists the Government in determining the annual allocation of general revenue assistance among the States and Territories. Site provides access to information about the Commission, its terms of reference, publications, media releases, and documents and reports pertaining to its inquiries.

http://www.cgc.gov.au...

http://www.cgc.gov.au/

The Australian Government's Energy Efficient Homes Package is a $4 billion package to improve the energy rating of Australian homes - cutting their energy waste, making them more comfortable and helping home owners save up to 40 per cent on their electricity bills.

http://www.environment.gov.au...

http://www.environment.gov.au/energyefficiency/index.html

Provides information for first home buyers about the establishment of the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG). Each State and Territory Revenue Office is responsible for administering both the First Home Owner Grant and the Additional Grant in their respective jurisdictions. Provides search function for you to find further information about your eligibility for the grant in your State or Territory.

http://www.firsthome.gov.au...

http://www.firsthome.gov.au/

As a part of Budget 2009-2010 the Government has announced an extension to the First Home Owners Boost until 31 December 2009 with the amount to be phased down from 1 October 2009.

http://www.fahcsia.gov.au...

http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/sa/housing/payments/Pages/FirstHomeOwnersBoost.aspx

The Australian Government has introduced the Fresh Ideas for Work and Family grants program to support Australian small businesses to implement practices that help employees balance their work and family obligations as well as improve employee retention and productivity.

http://www.deewr.gov.au...

http://www.deewr.gov.au/WorkplaceRelations/FreshIdeas/Pages/default.aspx

Grants and other funding programs are available from the federal, state and territory governments and in some cases from local councils. Provides an alphabetical listing of grants and other assistance available for starting and expanding your small business, research and development, innovation and exporting.

http://www.business.gov.au...

http://www.business.gov.au/Business+Entry+Point/Business+Topics/Grants+assistance/

GrantsLINK helps you find funding available under a variety of grant programs for individuals, businesses and communities to help you to develop solutions to local and national problems, fund ideas and initiatives or provide assistance in times of hardship.

http://www.grantslink.gov.au...

http://www.grantslink.gov.au/index.aspx

The Australian Government's Green Loans Program will assist Australian families to install solar, water saving, and energy efficient products. The Green Loans Program starts on 1 July 2009.

http://www.environment.gov.au...

http://www.environment.gov.au/greenloans/index.html

Current program arrangements remain in place for LPG conversions and new LPG vehicle purchases completed on or before 30 June 2009. From 1 July 2009, there will be two different grants available subject to eligibility criteria.

http://www.ausindustry.gov.au...

http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/EnergyandFuels/LPGVehicleScheme/Pages/home.aspx