Defence Industry Grants

This grant opportunity is to support Assigned-Product Support Providers (A-PSPs) to develop and implement their approved Depot Maintenance Activation Plan (DMAP). Through their plan they'll become a Qualified F-35 Component Depot Source of Repair (DSOR) for maintenance and repair activities for existing components used in the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). Eligibility: To be eligible you must: be an Assigned-Product Support Provider (A-PSP) developing and/or implementing a Depot Maintenance Activation Plan (DMAP) have an Australian business number (ABN) be registered for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) You must be one of the following entities: an entity, incorporated in Australia an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust You must be able to provide: a congressional letter from the United States Department of Defense awarding your part number assignment and/or repair technology group evidence from your board (or Chief Executive Officer or equivalent if there is no board) that the proj

The program provides advisory services and grants to support SMEs undertaking innovative commercialisation and growth projects in priority manufacturing areas. Eligible businesses receive specialised advice from an Industry Growth Program Adviser, and may then apply for grants ranging from $50,000 to $5 million depending on project stage.

The Defence Industry Development Grants Program funds small to medium enterprises to build Australia's sovereign capability, global competitiveness, technical superiority and national security. The program has four streams: Sovereign Industrial Priorities, Exports, Security, and Skilling, each tailored to address specific defence industry development outcomes.

This program provides financial assistance to Western Australian defence sector businesses to help them employ apprentices in approved trades. Eligible employers receive incentive payments of up to $20,000 for each apprentice trained in one of four specified engineering and electrotechnology trades.

The Afghanistan Inquiry Legal Assistance Scheme funds the reasonable costs of legal representation for current and former serving Australian Defence Force members who are the subject of, or participating in, criminal investigations and prosecutions relating to matters arising from the Afghanistan Inquiry. This includes advice for the purposes of participating in Australian Federal Police (AFP)/Office of Special investigator (OSI) investigations, defending charges and giving evidence in Court if criminal proceedings are brought in relation to those matters. Eligibility: Legal financial assistance may be provided to members and former members of the ADF for their reasonable legal representation and disbursement costs if they can demonstrate: The OSI or the AFP has asked them to provide evidence, or They have been asked or compelled, either by the court, prosecution or defence, to provide evidence in criminal proceedings in relation to matters that are the subject of the AFP/OSI Afghanist

The Private Sector Pathways Program supports Queensland-based small-to-medium enterprises to collaborate with corporate partners on solving specific business challenges and developing commercialisation opportunities. Selected applicants receive co-funding of up to $200,000 from the Queensland government and their corporate partner to trial innovative solutions over 6-12 months, while retaining intellectual property ownership.

The ITRP supports university researchers to partner with industry in priority areas for Australia. It includes Industrial Transformation Research Hubs that fund research projects focused on issues facing industry, and Industrial Transformation Training Centres that support Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students and postdoctoral researchers to gain practical skills and experience through industry placements.

A grant program supporting manufacturing businesses to expand production capacity, develop advanced technologies, and establish sovereign manufacturing capabilities across priority sectors including space, medical products, critical minerals processing, food and beverage, clean energy, and defence.

A grant program supporting Australian manufacturing companies to develop and scale innovative manufacturing projects across priority sectors including space, medical products, critical minerals processing, food and beverage, clean energy, and defence. The program provides co-investment funding to help businesses translate research and development into commercial manufacturing capabilities.

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 supports Tasmanian-based advanced manufacturers and advanced technology enterprises to engage specialist bid and tender writing consultants for defence procurement submissions. Funding covers up to 50% of consultancy costs, with two tiers available based on procurement value.

The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) provides debt finance, equity finance and guarantees for businesses with compelling proposals in priority areas of the Australian economy. Applicants can seek funding for proposals in renewables and low emissions technologies, medical science, transport, value-add in agriculture/forestry/fisheries, value-add in resources, defence capabilities, and enabling capabilities.