Open

Defence Industry Development Grants Program

Funding

$5,000 - $1,000,000

Region

Commonwealth

Closing Date

30 April 2026

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Overview

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.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be Australian SMEs with less than 200 employees (or Defence Industry Associations for Skilling stream only), have an ABN, be GST registered, have an account with an Australian financial institution, and be non-income tax exempt. Ineligible entities include those not complying with the Workplace Gender Equality Act, individuals, partnerships, overseas organisations, and government bodies.

Who Can Apply

SmeExporter

Relevant Industries

ManufacturingDefenceExport

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through the official government portal. Review the eligibility criteria carefully before applying, and ensure all supporting documents are prepared.

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Disclaimer: Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines on the official program page before applying.

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