Deadline: December 05, 2025
The Australian Government is offering $25.136 million in funding over five years through the Australian Small Business Advisory Services (ASBAS) Digital Solutions Round 3 to help service providers across Australia deliver low-cost, high-quality advisory services that support small businesses in adopting digital tools.
The program focuses on five priority digital capabilities: introduction to digitalising your small business, social media, digital marketing and selling online, using business software, AI and emerging technologies, and cybersecurity and data privacy.
Through this initiative, the Australian Government aims to enhance the digital capability and competitiveness of small businesses nationwide by funding one service provider in each defined geographical area. The total allocation of $25.136 million will be distributed over five years from 2025–26 to 2029–30. The funding is divided into three regions: $8.819 million for New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, $7.371 million for Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia, and $8.946 million for South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania.
Service providers must deliver comprehensive advisory services that cater to small business owners at all skill levels, from beginners to advanced users. These services must also ensure inclusivity and accessibility for First Nations and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) small business owners. The projects must be based in Australia within one of the designated service areas and completed by 29 March 2030.
Eligible applicants must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or Indigenous Corporation Number (ICN), be registered for GST, and operate as a trading corporation or incorporated entity. Entities such as individuals, partnerships, trusts (except incorporated trustees), unincorporated associations, or government bodies are not eligible. Applicants may also partner with other eligible organisations but must designate a lead applicant responsible for managing the grant and complying with the agreement.
Funding can be used for project-related costs including labour and contract expenditure, administrative overheads, travel, ICT hardware and software, communication and promotional materials, staff recruitment and training, and financial auditing. The supported projects must go beyond regular business-as-usual activities and directly contribute to advancing small businesses’ digital adoption and skills.
For more information, visit Australian Government.
