Turn your business ideas into reality with matched funding of up to $5,000 through the City of Swan's Business Grants program.
If you are looking for a way to improve how your business operates, attract more customers or develop a new tourism experience, our grants can help you invest in projects that strengthen your business and contribute to a thriving local economy.
Applications for the 2026/27 Business Grants program are now open.
What projects are funded?
- Grow and strengthen local business: Supports business growth through projects that improve business operations, develop new skills, encourage innovation or strengthen long-term sustainability
- Create vibrant local centres: Supports projects, services and events that attract more people and increase activity in local business centres.
- Support jobs and economic growth: Use innovation to drive investment, improve streetscapes, deliver infrastructure improvements and support local jobs that contribute to sustainable economic growth.
- Grow tourism within the region: Strengthens the local tourism industry through partnerships, collaboration and initiatives that attract more visitors.
- Create great visitor experiences: Creates and promotes visitor experiences that encourage people to visit the area, stay longer and spend more with local businesses.
Is my business eligible?
You can apply if your business: | Applications are not accepted from: |
Operates a small business within the City of Swan. | Not-for-profit organisations or charitable entities. |
Meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the Grants guidelines. | Local, State or Federal Government organisations. |
Can show how your project supports one or more of the City’s economic priorities. | Employees or Councillors of the City. |
Can match the amount of funding requested with your own financial contribution. | Businesses that have received funding through this Business Grants program in the past. |
Is financially able to deliver the project. | Applicants seeking funding for a project that has already received funding from another source. |
Have no outstanding debts or reporting requirements relating to previous City grants. |
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Hold appropriate insurance cover for the proposed project. |
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For a full list, refer to the Grants Guidelines.
How to apply
- Read the Grants Guidelines to confirm your business and project are eligible
- Prepare your application and supporting documents
- Applications must be submitted online through the SmartyGrants portal before the closing date Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Find other funding opportunities
Looking for additional grants?
The City has proudly partnered with GrantGuru to bring you the Swan Grant Finder. This a free online service that helps businesses to discover grants that suit your needs.
The site provides a comprehensive list of grant and funding opportunities near you.
