Yes – there are many grants available both at the federal and state government level for eligible small businesses and startups. One such program is the New Business Assistance Scheme through NEIS, which helps eligible applicants who are working 25 hours per week or less start up their business idea with a weekly allowance equivalent to JobSeeker payments for single people with no children. Other federal grants include the CSIRO Kick-Start program and Regional Development Australia. Check both your state and federal government websites to find out if you’re eligible for assistance.