Manufacturing businesses can access grants for modernising equipment, improving productivity, adopting advanced processes and breaking into export markets. Both state and federal programs target advanced manufacturing, supply chain resilience and workforce development — particularly for businesses that produce physical goods in Australia.
In Tasmania, tasmania offers a concentrated grant ecosystem with programs administered across stategrowth tasmania, arts tasmania, screen tasmania, events tasmania and the business growth fund.
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12 totalFunding of $450,000 is available to Tasmanian-based advanced manufacturing enterprises to undertake productivity enhancing activities such as obtaining accreditations, expert advice, and developing staff and business skills.
Funding of $400,000 is available to Tasmanian-based advanced manufacturing enterprises to undertake productivity enhancing activities such as obtaining accreditations, expert advice, and developing staff and business skills. Grants are provided on a co-contribution basis with a 50/50 split between grant and applicant contribution.
The Solar Sunshot Program seeks to accelerate the development of Australia's solar PV supply chains, catalyse clean energy industries, and drive innovation. It helps Australia connect to new global solar supply chains and take advantage of future employment and investment opportunities in this critical growth sector.
The Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund provides up to $1.5 billion in grant funding focusing on renewable energy and low emission technologies critical to Australia's renewable energy transition. Grant funding is available across three priorities: Green Metals ($750 million), Renewable Energy Technology Manufacturing ($200 million initial tranche), and Low Carbon Liquid Fuels ($250 million).
A $400 million funding program supporting industrial decarbonisation solutions including electrification, energy efficiency, low emissions processing, and fuel switching. The program also considers enabling technologies such as energy storage, demand management, and critical infrastructure supporting onsite decarbonisation.
The Advancing Renewables Program supports development, demonstration and pre-commercial deployment projects. It includes opportunities to optimise the transition to renewable electricity, commercialise clean hydrogen and support the transition to low emissions metals.
The Industry Growth Program provides an Advisory Service for startups and small and medium enterprises undertaking innovative commercialisation and/or growth projects. Eligible businesses receive specialised advice from an Industry Growth Program adviser to support commercialisation and growth opportunities. Following advisory support, businesses may apply for grants of $50,000 to $250,000 for early-stage commercialisation projects or $100,000 to $5 million for commercialisation and growth projects.
This program assists existing defence and security suppliers and those seeking to enter the market by providing funding for consultancy or external services. The support helps businesses enhance their chances of success when developing submissions for defence or related security sector procurement opportunities.
This program provides financial benefits to businesses that recycle or re-refine used oil in Australia. It promotes environmentally sustainable oil management and reduces waste through payments based on the volume and type of oil processed.
Defence funding opportunities designed to meet Defence capability needs. The program supports small and medium businesses to join global defence industry supply chains.
The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) provides debt finance, equity finance and guarantees for businesses with compelling proposals across seven priority areas including renewables and low emission technologies, enabling capabilities, defence capabilities, transport, value-add in resources, value-add in agriculture/forestry/fisheries, and medical science.
The initiative strengthens Australia's position in the global clean-energy supply chain by supporting projects that enhance domestic capability across key parts of the battery value chain, including active materials production, battery cell manufacturing and battery pack assembly. Funding is provided through capital grants, production incentives or other payments to boost supply-chain resilience, drive innovation and advance emissions-reduction efforts by commercialising new battery technologies and scaling local manufacturing.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines before applying.