Frankston City Small Business Grants

2025-2026

Stage 1 applications for the 2025-26 Frankston City Small Business Grants closed on Friday, 22 August 2025.

Eligible Stage 1 applicants were invited to apply for Stage 2 on Thursday, 4 September 2025.

Applicants were required to read the business grant guidelines(PDF, 20MB) before applying and it was recommended relevant quotes be obtained before applying.

Frankston City Council is committed to supporting a thriving local economy by encouraging and supporting innovation, creation, growth and opportunity.

We have helped 104 innovative and sustainable business ideas come to life since the program began in 2012, injecting more than $1.4 million to help create economic growth and employment to the area.

This year there is up to $180,000 available with grants between $5000 and $20,000 available on a reimbursement model, to help support business growth, employment growth, relocation and innovation throughout the City’s retail, commercial and industrial precincts.

Grants are open to businesses in the manufacturing, retail, health, professional services and hospitality sectors to help with:

Business Growth or Expansion
Relocation to Frankston City
Taking the next step from home-based/mobile business to a vacant commercial, industrial or retail space in Frankston City.

Stay tuned for the announcement of the successful 2025-26 applicant on the Frankston City Business eNewsletter in late November/ December.

Business Grants Information Sessions

Keen to apply for a Frankston City Business Grant but need some help?

We will be holding two grant information sessions to help you navigate through the SmartyGrants application portal and to help you better understand the eligibility criteria. There is also an instructional YouTube video to help you better understand the application process and its portal.