Why is it so hard to get government grants for Australian Made products?
You’ve got a product that supports local jobs, but applying for support feels impossible
How to avoid the overwhelm and actually find support for local sourcing!
You're trying to do the right thing, so why does it feel like the system isn't built for you?
If you’ve ever tried to apply for a government grant to support your Australian-made product sourcing, you probably walked away more confused than confident.
You’re not alone. Many small businesses who want to support local manufacturing end up feeling lost in a maze of shifting rules, grant categories, and unexplained rejections. It’s frustrating, especially when you see big promises of funding and support on official websites, only to realise it’s nearly impossible to access without the right guidance.
Let’s talk about what that really feels like, and how to navigate it with more clarity and less wasted time.
"I don't even know which grants I should be applying for"
This is one of the most common frustrations. With hundreds of grants available across federal, state, and local levels, sorting through them can feel like a full-time job. And even after hours of reading eligibility guidelines and downloading application forms, you’re left asking: “Is this even a good fit for my business?”
Most small businesses don’t have the bandwidth to filter through everything and end up missing great opportunities or applying for ones that were never the right match.
"I applied once… and got rejected with no explanation"
You finally gather the courage and time to apply and then silence, or worse, a short “unsuccessful” message with zero feedback.
This happens more often than it should. Rejections are rarely about the quality of your business or your product. They’re usually due to small but critical application missteps, like missing the specific language grant assessors are trained to look for.
It’s demoralising, and it makes many businesses wonder if itss even worth trying again.
"I'm worried about giving away too much in the info session"
It’s a smart concern. Grant information sessions are meant to help but they’re also public. When you’re building something unique, the last thing you want is to accidentally spill your best ideas in front of competitors.
Many businesses skip these sessions altogether out of fear and miss a valuable chance to connect with the people who make funding decisions.
There is a better way to navigate this and it doesn't involve guessing
That’s why Day 3 of our free How to Source Australian Made Products online event is focused entirely on demystifying the grant process. We’ll cover:
How to quickly identify the grants most relevant to your business
Common application traps and how to avoid them
How to show up to info sessions strategically without oversharing
Plus, a free 4-page list of current federal, state, and local grants curated for Aussie made product sourcing
You don’t have to figure this out alone and you don’t need a grant writer to make progress.
Join us for How to Source Australian-Made Products. A no-pressure, info-packed workshop that includes a full session on navigating grants. If you’ve ever felt like the system isn’t built for you, this is your moment to shift that.