Australian grant · Listed on business.gov.au
Defence Industry Development Grants Program
A$100,000 to A$1,000,000 Closes Ongoing
Official listing and how to apply
Source: business.gov.au · Last checked
Key facts
| Funder | Listed on business.gov.au |
|---|---|
| Amount per award | A$100,000 to A$1,000,000 |
| Closes | Ongoing |
| Who can apply | Businesses |
| State or territory | National |
| Status | Open |
| Source | business.gov.au |
| Last checked | 10 November 2026 |
About this grant
Summary from the official listing on business.gov.au:
Find out how to get funding to strengthen Australia’s defence industry.
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What you get
Grants up to:
- Sovereign Industrial Priorities stream – $1,000,000
- Skilling stream – $250,000
- Exports stream – $250,000
- Quality & Security stream – $100,000.
Grants will cover up to 50% of eligible expenditure.
Who it is for
- Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) located in Australia.
- Defence Industry Associations (for Skilling stream only).
About the program
The Defence Industry Development Grants Program (the program) will award grants from 2024-25 to 2029-30. The program was extended by the Defence Industry Development Strategy 2026 .
The objective of the program is to build the industrial base Australia needs to achieve Defence outcomes in areas of strategic priority.
Each stream is supported by the Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities (SDIPs) described in the Defence Industry Development Strategy.
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Eligibility
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How to apply
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