Green Shoots Program - Capability Building Grant (Round 1, 2025)

Submissions closed at midnight 1 May 2025 (AEST).

Overview

In March 2025, Bunnings launched the Green Shoots Program which will see us contribute $1 million in grants over five years to support our Australian and New Zealand growers.

Grants of up to $10,000 (AUD) are available to help our growers access confidential business development services from industry experts so they can build and refine their commercial skills. Grant opportunities are also available for financial relief in times of crisis.

About the Capability Building Grant

A Capability Building Grant gives you access to confidential business development courses delivered by experienced third-party industry experts. Whether you want to get better at managing your business’s finances, build a stronger team culture, develop a robust business case or refine your long-term strategy, these courses will give you practical tools and insights that you can integrate into your everyday workflow. The courses are practical and adaptable, so you can focus on what’s most relevant to you and your business.

Courses under this first round of funding will be facilitated by the Australian Institute of Management (AIM), who we’ve been working with closely in the background in the lead-up to launch.

Available courses

AIM will work with successful grant recipients to select the most appropriate course based on their specific business needs. If necessary, AIM will even tailor the training to help ensure you can get the most out of it.

  • Click here for summary of the available courses covering Business, Finance, Leadership, Communication, Human Resources, Technology & Digital, Strategy and Project Management.
  • Click here for AIM’s full course directory

Before you begin

Before you begin your application, you will need to register for a SmartyGrants account. Click here to create your SmartyGrants account.

If you have any issues with this process, please check out the user guide here.

Having trouble? Contact the Green Shoots team!

We’re here to support you! If you have any questions about the grant, deadline or application process, please contact GreenShoots@bunnings.com.au.

You can also check out the SmartyGrants Help Guide which includes screenshots to make applying a breeze.

Terms, condition & privacy

By applying, you agree to the Green Shoots Program Terms & Conditions.

Your information will be handled in accordance with the Bunnings Privacy Policy and Our Community (Smarty Grants) Privacy Policy