NBN Grants Program

8th September 2025

NBN GRANTS PROGRAM
Championing Australia's regional and remote businesses

Running a business in regional or remote Australia isn’t easy. Isolation, limited reach and tough conditions can all stand in the way.

Yet, out here, challenge breeds creativity. And in the face of adversity, innovation thrives. That’s why we created the Innovate with nbn® Grants Program with the Regional Australia Institute.

Now in its sixth year, our grants program champions the ideas, resilience and brilliance of regional digital businesses. There’s also $125,000 in grants up for grabs.

Who can apply? 

We’re looking for digital businesses in regional and remote Australia who are:

  • making the most of the nbn® network to help enable regional Australians to live, learn and work in a digital society
  • challenging the traditional markets in regional Australia
  • lifting digital participation and stimulating regional economies
  • championing digital adoption for regional and remote communities

Eligibility criteria

Your application will only be eligible if you:

  • are connected to the nbn network
  • are located in regional Australia
  • have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
  • have an Australian bank account (corresponding to the ABN)
  • apply for one category

What you could win

  • We’ll award $15,000 to one standout business or organisation in each category.
  • Plus, one exceptional entry will take home the Innovate with nbn® Champion Award and an additional $20,000.
  • Just remember: you can only apply for one category and need an ABN to be eligible.

7 × $15,000 grants

  • We’ll award $15,000 to the deserving winners of each of these categories:
  • Agriculture
  • Arts & Tourism
  • Education
  • Health
  • Indigenous Business
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Women in Regional Business

Key dates

    • Applications close on 12 October 2025.
  • Successful grant recipients will be announced on 11 November 2025.

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