Find funding and grant opportunities through Monash Grant Finder

City of Monash Grant Finder is available to all local businesses, community groups, not-for-profits and individuals in Monash. This site provides a comprehensive list of grant and funding opportunities available to you. Our free service means you will never miss a grant opportunity again.

Register for a free account to receive emailed alerts for new grants, save your favourites and access tips to help you apply for grants. The Grant Finder site also offers the ability to access the information in languages other than English.

Once your free account is set up, you’ll have access to a comprehensive database of grants. Spend some time exploring the tool and tailor your searches to find funding that best suits your needs. 

Why Sign Up?

• Stay Informed: Receive alerts updates on relevant new or updated grant opportunities.
• Save Time: Quickly filter and find relevant grants.
• Maximise Funding: Increase your chances of securing essential funding for your initiatives.
   

CSIRO SME Connect: Access R&D support for your business growth

Discover the full potential of CSIRO's SME Connect program for your business by joining us for an informative in person session with Dr. Angela Wu, SME Program Facilitator.

Uncover how three programs—Kick-Start, The India Australia Rapid Innovation Start-up Expansion (RISE) Accelerator, and Innovate to Grow—can provide the support, funding and expertise to help you expand your business.

When: Wednesday 26 February 2025, 8am-9am
Where: City of Monash Civic Centre, 293 Springvale Rd Glen Waverley
Cost: Free, includes light breakfast

Expanding Horizons: Overcoming barriers for employment

Monash Council, in partnership with Holmesglen Institute, continues to action the Expanding Horizons project. This initiative aims to build employer confidence and broaden employment opportunities for people with disability.

EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT INVITATION

We are reaching out to employers to take the first or next step to being an inclusive employer by hosting a work experience placement for an Expanding Horizons participant.

Embrace diversity and inclusion within your organisation and unlock the numerous advantages associated with a diverse workforce.

For more information on hosting a work experience placement please contact:  Michelle.Bloch@monash.vic.gov.au

Save the date: Monash Business Awards event

As the year draws to a close, Monash Business Awards invite you to its End-of-Year Connect and Celebrate event.

This is your chance to connect with the Monash business community, build valuable relationships, and celebrate the successes of 2024.

When: Tuesday 10 December, 5.30pm-7.30pm
Where: Waverley BMW, 579 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley
Cost: $50, includes nibbles and drinks

Save the date: Monash Women's Business Network International Women's Day 2025

March forward: From humble beginnings to business success.

Plan ahead for International Women’s Day 2025 and book in for our first Women’s Business Network lunch of 2025.  

Our special guest speaker is Carman’s Kitchen founder Carolyn Creswell, who will share insights from her experience running a multinational business, maintaining work-life balance and creating employee-friendly spaces.  

Sponsored by PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne. 

When: Tuesday 4 March 2025
Networking: 11.30am - 12pm | Lunch: 12pm - 2.30pm
Where: PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne, 872 Blackburn Road, Clayton
Cost: $70 (includes two-course lunch)
RSVP: Close of business Monday 24 February 2025

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs - EI need your feedback

Are you a woman entrepreneur? Complete Eastern Innovation's short survey to help shape the empowering women entrepreneurs program. The program seeks to address unique challenges faced by women business owners.

By completing the survey, you'll enter a draw to win a 1-hour Consulting Session with Jill Absolom, Founder of Standout Creatives.

Female entrepreneurs in Monash are invited to complete the survey by 30 November 2024.

Entrepreneur Exchange - From start-up to sale

Join Eastern Innovation for their last networking event of the year.  The Entrepreneur Exchange evening features successful founder Gil Hidas, who has founded and exited multiple businesses.

Learn growth strategies, gain startup insights, and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs. Wrap up your year with industry networking.

When: Wednesday 27 November 2024, 6pm-8pm
Where: Eastern Innovation, 5A Hartnett Close, Mulgrave
Cost: $17.50

Holiday shopping now starting earlier

New research shows that Australians intend on finalising their holiday shopping by the end of November.

Shopify surveyed 2,000 Australian consumers ahead of this year’s Black Friday-Cyber Monday (BFCM) sales, which once again projects to be a frenzy for consumers and retailers alike. Almost half (49%) of Australian consumers intend to do the majority of their holiday shopping that weekend (29 November to 2 December).  

Communicating your value early can help you stay competitive during the busy festive season.

Migrant worker protections

The Federal Government recently introduced new laws to tackle migrant worker exploitation. The laws deter employers and others in the labour chain from using a person’s migration status to exploit them.

Learn more about what these laws mean for migrant workers and employers.

New name for retail lobby group

The Australian Retailers Association and National Retail Association have announced that they will merge and call themselves the Australian Retail Council.

The amalgamated organisation is expected to exist by the end of the financial year 2025, following Fair Work Commission (FWC) ratification.

Book a sustainability or recycling presentation for your staff

Is your business interested in learning more about sustainability or how to best recycle items?

Monash Council’s Sustainability team can tailor a presentation for your group’s needs.

• FREE sessions
• 20 minutes to 1 hour
• Topics include recycling, waste reduction, composting, biodiversity and nature.
• Information booklets, flyers and materials available.

To book a session or discuss your group’s needs, email sustainability@monash.vic.gov.au or call 03 9518 3555 and ask for the Sustainability Education team.

New CSIRO facility in Clayton takes printed flexible solar tech from lab to real world

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has opened a $6.8 million facility in Clayton dedicated to taking its printed flexible solar technology out of the lab and into the real world, to help meet the growing demand for renewable energy across sectors.   

Unlike traditional silicon solar panels, CSIRO’s flexible solar cells are printed on thin plastic films making them lightweight, portable, and suitable for various applications across urban construction, space, defence, mining, emergency management, disaster relief, and wearables. 

Small business mental health guide

The Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC) worked with Beyond Blue and drew on insights shared by small business owners with lived experience to develop A small business owner’s guide to creating a mental health plan.

This guide helps you to identify stressors that might come up, such as maintaining your customer base, managing cashflow and trying to pay rent when you’ve had disruptions to trade.

Downloading this free guide will give you access to a wealth of resources to help you plan actions that you can take in response – be it staying connected with friends or getting accurate information about available supports.

Things to consider when hiring contractors

Businesses use contractors for many reasons. It may be for short-term projects or to fill skill gaps among permanent employees.

A contractor is someone you pay to do work for you but isn’t your employee. They may be a sole trader or work in their own company, trust or partnership.

Learn about different types of contractors, if they’re right for your business and your legal obligations.

Business Victoria: Online workshops, courses and mentoring

Looking to start, grow or take a fresh look at your business? You can register for a short course or webinar or access a FREE online business advice session from an expert.

• Starting Your Small Business – 19 November, 10am-1pm
• Social Media & Content Marketing – 21 November, 10am-1pm
• Advanced Strategies to Taking Your Business Online – 26 November, 6pm-9pm
• Taking Your Business Online – 28 November, 6pm-9pm
   

Free business mentoring for Monash businesses

Monash Council works with the Small Business Mentoring Service to provide eligible local business owners with access to up to four FREE one-hour sessions with an experienced business mentor.

Email ecodev@monash.vic.gov.au if you are interested in accessing this service.