Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the defense sector. Programs span federal and state governments, offering funding for growth, innovation, infrastructure and workforce development.
What these grants can fund
- Business expansion and capital investment
- Equipment and infrastructure upgrades
- Workforce training and skills development
- Technology adoption and innovation
- Export and market development
Common eligibility requirements
- Registered Australian business with a valid ABN
- Must be operating in the relevant sector
- Matching co-contribution may be required
- Some programs have employee or turnover thresholds
Eligibility varies by program. Always check the official source before applying.
Open programs
Showing 3 of 3Grants to support Australian businesses in developing new or improved capabilities to win work in the sustainment phase of the Joint Strike Fighter Program. Funding supports Assigned-Product Support Providers (A-PSPs) to develop and implement their Depot Maintenance Activation Plan (DMAP) to become a Qualified F-35 Component Depot Source of Repair (DSOR) for maintenance and repair activities.
A grant program supporting advanced manufacturing projects across Australia. The initiative funds collaborative manufacturing ventures in sectors including aerospace, defense, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, food production, and space technology.
This program provides funding to Western Australian small and medium enterprises to improve their capacity and capability to secure work in the AUKUS supply chain. Eligible activities include products or services supporting the manufacture of components for conventionally armed nuclear-powered submarines or Defence-identified priority technologies including artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum technologies, electronic warfare, advanced cyber, and undersea capabilities.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Program details, eligibility and closing dates change — always verify with the official source before applying. Last data update: February 2026.