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Moon to Mars Initiative Demonstrator Mission Grants

Australian Government · Australia

The Demonstrator Mission grant opportunity provides funding to Australian industry and research institutions for Phases C to F mission development activities for current and existing space projects. It supports the Australian Moon to Mars initiative to help organisations participate in national and international space supply chains and missions.

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Funding

$750K – $10M

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Australian businesses and publicly funded research organisations only Projects must be space projects focused on Phases C to F mission development activities Projects must be current and existing space projects Grant covers up to 75% of eligible project expenditure
Applicants are Australian businesses and publicly funded research organisations. The grant opportunity funds current and existing space projects focused on Phases C to F mission development activities. Grant funding is from $750,000 to $10,000,000 and covers up to 75% of eligible project expenditure.

What's Funded

Space project activities focused on Phases C to F mission development for current and existing space projects, including work that helps Australian organisations contribute capabilities to Moon to Mars related missions and supply chains.

Expected Outcomes

Expected outcomes include Australian involvement in international space programs and missions, growth of Australian space businesses, increased national space capability, increased exports, stronger access to national and international supply chains, strengthened relationships with international agencies, increased STEM and highly skilled employment, and increased community engagement in space activities.

Key Information

Applicant Types

companyuniversity

Stage

growthestablished

Funding Purposes

researchinnovationcommercialisationexportemployment

Keywords

spacemoon to marsdemonstrator missionnasaresearch institutionsspace industrymission developmentexports

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Moon to Mars Initiative Demonstrator Mission Grants?

The Moon to Mars Initiative Demonstrator Mission Grants is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $750K – $10M in funding. The Demonstrator Mission grant opportunity provides funding to Australian industry and research institutions for Phases C to F mission development activities for current and existing space projects. It supports the Australian Moon to Mars initiative to help organisations participate in national and international space supply chains and missions.

How much funding does the Moon to Mars Initiative Demonstrator Mission Grants provide?

The Moon to Mars Initiative Demonstrator Mission Grants provides $750K – $10M in funding.

Who is eligible for the Moon to Mars Initiative Demonstrator Mission Grants?

Australian businesses and publicly funded research organisations only Projects must be space projects focused on Phases C to F mission development activities Projects must be current and existing space projects Grant covers up to 75% of eligible project expenditure

What activities are funded?

Space project activities focused on Phases C to F mission development for current and existing space projects, including work that helps Australian organisations contribute capabilities to Moon to Mars related missions and supply chains.

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