Grants in Manufacturing

The Industry R&D Infrastructure Fund will encourage businesses in Victoria to invest in new or improved R&D infrastructure to support the expansion of Victoria’s R&D capability across important industry sectors and increase company R&D spending. The funding with grants up to 50% of project costs, ranging from $250,000 to $2 million can benefit a business, an industry, or both. However, it must demonstrate how the project will increase Victoria’s business expenditure on R&D in the medium to long term.

The NSW Government commits $305 million in funding to support developing and deploying decarbonisation projects for high-emitting industries that prioritise emissions reduction.

The Timber Supply Chain Resilience Package aims to assist Victorian manufacturers in transitioning their businesses and planning for the future by offering grants, professional advice, and planning services. Eligible businesses must process native hardwood from Victorian state forests to manufacture various products, including flooring, stairs, furniture, doors, windows, architectural features, or pallets.

The program aims to help SMEs build their advanced manufacturing capabilities and support Queensland's regional manufacturing industry

The Australian Government's Energy Efficiency Grants offer small and medium-sized enterprises up to $25,000 to upgrade existing equipment to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs.

The $50 million Critical Minerals Development Program provides support for projects that aim to reinforce Australia’s sovereign capabilities in critical minerals.

The program provides up to $25,000 for qualified primary producers that do not qualify for the Primary Producer Recovery Grant. The grant provides support for recovery and clean-up costs.

The $30 million Future Industries Investment Program is a competitive grant program that provides uncapped funding for projects with matched investments of at least 50 per cent or eligible businesses that can create at least 20 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs in NSW.

The Zero Emissions Vehicle Emerging Technologies (ZEVET) program provides $3.18 million in funding to support innovative technologies in electric vehicle charging.