2026/2027 - Business Innovation Grants

The City of Rockingham recognises that innovation and technology are essential for small businesses to stay competitive, adapt to change and thrive in dynamic markets. Supporting local small businesses through the development of this Business Innovation Grants Program is in accordance with the City's Economic Development Strategy 2025-2030.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the funding pool is exhausted. Please read the City of Rockingham's Community Grants Program Policy and Business Innovation Grants Guidelines carefully and speak to the City's Economic Development team prior to completing an application. 

Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Before proceeding, please confirm the following:

The applicant: 

• Is a business or project located in the City of Rockingham
• Holds a valid ABN and minimum tenure of 12 months at the time of applying 
• owns or has a lease of premise(s) within Rockingham
• Meets the definition of small business (i.e. less than 20 employees, less than $10 million turnover)
• has current public liability insurance, workers compensation insurance, and other relevant insurances and/or business licenses
• has supplied quotes for all purchases in accordance with the application guidelines
• will remain in the City of Rockingham for a minimum of 24 months after acquittal
• has consulted with a City staff member about the project prior to submitting the grants application

Grants will NOT be considered if: 

• the business/applicant is operating outside of the City of Rockingham
• the applicant is a not-for-profit (NFP) or incorporated association 
• the applicant is a school, government department or agency
• the applicant is a trust fund, frachisee or subsidiary of larger companies
• the applicant does not supply all supporting documentation, or the application is incomplete
• the applicant is seeking funds for a project outside of those described in the eligibility streams
• the applicant is requesting funding for retrospective payments
• budget items listed include travel expenses, employee salaries/wages, consumables, or any other costs considered to be general operating costs for the business.