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Defence Industry Development Grants Program - Security Stream
Department of Defence · Australia
The Defence Industry Development Grants Program - Security Stream provides funding to help Australian defence industry businesses improve and maintain security in priority areas identified by the Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities and aligned with the Defence Industry Security Program. Grants are awarded over four years from 2024-25 to 2027-28 through an open competitive process.
Funding
$10K – $100K
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Duration
2024-25 to 2027-28 program period
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Must have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
• Must be an SME with fewer than 200 employees
• Must be registered for GST
• Must have an account with an Australian financial institution
• Must be non-income tax exempt
• Must be an entity incorporated in Australia, a company limited by guarantee, or an incorporated trustee applying on behalf of a trust
• Project partners must also meet the eligibility criteria
• Cannot be on the National Redress Scheme list of institutions that have not joined or signified intent to join
• Employers with 100 or more employees must comply with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012
• Individuals are not eligible
• Partnerships are not eligible
• Overseas organisations are not eligible
• Unincorporated associations are not eligible
• Trusts cannot apply directly, but an incorporated trustee may apply on behalf of a trust
• Commonwealth, state, territory and local government bodies are not eligible
Applicants must have an Australian Business Number, be an SME with fewer than 200 employees, be registered for GST, have an account with an Australian financial institution, and be non-income tax exempt. Eligible entity types are an entity incorporated in Australia, a company limited by guarantee, or an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust. Ineligible applicants include organisations on the National Redress Scheme non-participation list, employers of 100 or more employees that have not complied with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012, income tax exempt entities, individuals, partnerships, overseas organisations, unincorporated associations, trusts applying directly, and Commonwealth, state, territory or local government bodies. Project partners must also meet the eligibility criteria.
What's Funded
Activities that improve and maintain security capabilities and practices for Australian defence industry businesses in priority areas, consistent with the Defence Industry Security Program.Expected Outcomes
Improved security capability and maintained security standards within the Australian defence industrial base in areas of strategic priority, supporting Defence outcomes.Free Eligibility Check
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Applicant Types
companytrustother
Stage
growthestablished
Funding Purposes
securityother
Keywords
defencesecuritySMEindustry developmentdefence industrystrategic priorityDefence Industry Security Program
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Defence Industry Development Grants Program - Security Stream?
The Defence Industry Development Grants Program - Security Stream is a business grant offered by Department of Defence in Australia, providing $10K – $100K in funding. The Defence Industry Development Grants Program - Security Stream provides funding to help Australian defence industry businesses improve and maintain security in priority areas identified by the Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities and aligned with the Defence Industry Security Program. Grants are awarded over four years from 2024-25 to 2027-28 through an open competitive process.
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How much funding does the Defence Industry Development Grants Program - Security Stream provide?
The Defence Industry Development Grants Program - Security Stream provides $10K – $100K in funding. The typical project duration is 2024-25 to 2027-28 program period.
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Who is eligible for the Defence Industry Development Grants Program - Security Stream?
- Must have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Must be an SME with fewer than 200 employees
- Must be registered for GST
- Must have an account with an Australian financial institution
- Must be non-income tax exempt
- Must be an entity incorporated in Australia, a company limited by guarantee, or an incorporated trustee applying on behalf of a trust
- Project partners must also meet the eligibility criteria
- Cannot be on the National Redress Scheme list of institutions that have not joined or signified intent to join
- Employers with 100 or more employees must comply with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012
- Individuals are not eligible
- Partnerships are not eligible
- Overseas organisations are not eligible
- Unincorporated associations are not eligible
- Trusts cannot apply directly, but an incorporated trustee may apply on behalf of a trust
- Commonwealth, state, territory and local government bodies are not eligible
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What activities are funded?
Activities that improve and maintain security capabilities and practices for Australian defence industry businesses in priority areas, consistent with the Defence Industry Security Program.
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How do I apply for the Defence Industry Development Grants Program - Security Stream?
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