Grants in TAS

The Tasmanian Space Technology Seed Fund offers grants of between $25,000 to $100,000 to eligible businesses to support research and development projects that seek to extend, adapt or develop new products or services for the space economy. The Fund will allocate up to 50% of the eligible costs for projects of up to 18 months in duration.

The Advanced Manufacturing Skills 2 Manufacturing Program aims to support Tasmanian-based advanced manufacturing to undertake non-accredited training activities that will support the development of the advanced manufacturing workforce.

The Advanced Manufacturing Quality Assurance Program provides funding for Tasmanian-based advanced manufacturers to achieve quality assurance accreditations that will help to retain or expand their customers or markets.

The Advanced Manufacturing Business Improvement Program aims to support Tasmanian-based advanced manufacturing enterprises to undertake business improvements that will drive growth, efficiencies, competitiveness, and sustainability.

The Advanced Manufacturing Tender Incentive Program aims to support Tasmanian-based advanced manufacturing enterprises to seek specialist bid and tender writing consultants to support the preparation of defence and other specialist tenders.

These grants support employers and peak bodies to run projects to improve literacy and numeracy of Tasmanian workers (paid and volunteers). Projects can include improving all aspects of workplace communication.

Event Ready grants are available to organisers of new and existing events who: are in the process of developing or have developed their COVID-19 Safety Plan(s) and remain committed to attracting people from around Tasmania to their event.

Screen Australia will provide grants of up to $150,000 per successful application for production of a digital game with a budget up to $500,000. The initiative will run for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 financial years. Higher budget games are likely to be able to receive Australian Government support through the announced Digital Games Tax Offset.

The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) provides debt finance, equity finance, and guarantees to businesses with strong proposals in priority sectors. Established by the Australian Government, the NRFC aims to enhance the flow of finance into these areas to diversify and transform Australia's industry and economy.