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Joint Strike Fighter Industry Support Program – Production and Modernisation Grants

Australian Government · Australia

This grant provides Australian companies and institutions with funding to develop new or improved capabilities to win work in the production and modernisation phases of the Joint Strike Fighter Program. Grants support eligible projects that strengthen competitiveness, workforce skills, innovation and productivity in the defence industry.

Funding

$150K – $1.5M

Closed

8 Aug 2024

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Must have an active ABN and be registered for GST. Must be an incorporated Australian entity, Australian university, publicly funded research organisation, or cooperative research centre. Must provide IP access/ownership evidence, board or CEO support, and an accountant declaration confirming co-funding capacity. Individuals, partnerships, unincorporated associations, government bodies, income tax exempt entities, and certain non-compliant organisations are not eligible.
To be eligible you must have an Australian business number (ABN) and be registered for the goods and services tax (GST). You must be one of the following entities: an entity incorporated in Australia, an Australian university, a publicly funded research organisation (PFRO), or a cooperative research centre. You must provide evidence of ownership, access to, or beneficial use of any intellectual property necessary to carry out the project; evidence from your board, chief executive officer or equivalent that the project is supported and that you can complete the project and meet the costs not covered by grant funding; and an Accountant Declaration confirming you can fund your share of project costs. You are not eligible if you or your project partner are on the National Redress Scheme list of institutions that have not joined or signified intent to join, if you are an employer of 100 or more employees that has not complied with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012, if you are income tax exempt, an individual, partnership, unincorporated association, a government body, a non-corporate Commonwealth entity, or another organisation not included in section 4.1 of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines.

What's Funded

Projects that develop new or improved capabilities to help applicants win work in the production and modernisation phases of the Joint Strike Fighter Program, including capability uplift, workforce skill development, innovation and productivity improvements.

Expected Outcomes

A strong, skilled and successful defence industry that increases and captures business opportunities in Australia and overseas, and improves competitiveness through workforce development, innovation and productivity gains.

Key Information

Applicant Types

companyuniversitycooperativeother

Stage

established

Funding Purposes

innovationtrainingcommercialisationother

Keywords

defenceJoint Strike Fighterproductionmodernisationcapability developmentmanufacturinginnovationworkforce skills

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Joint Strike Fighter Industry Support Program – Production and Modernisation Grants?

The Joint Strike Fighter Industry Support Program – Production and Modernisation Grants is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $150K – $1.5M in funding. This grant provides Australian companies and institutions with funding to develop new or improved capabilities to win work in the production and modernisation phases of the Joint Strike Fighter Program. Grants support eligible projects that strengthen competitiveness, workforce skills, innovation and productivity in the defence industry.

How much funding does the Joint Strike Fighter Industry Support Program – Production and Modernisation Grants provide?

The Joint Strike Fighter Industry Support Program – Production and Modernisation Grants provides $150K – $1.5M in funding.

Who is eligible for the Joint Strike Fighter Industry Support Program – Production and Modernisation Grants?

Must have an active ABN and be registered for GST. Must be an incorporated Australian entity, Australian university, publicly funded research organisation, or cooperative research centre. Must provide IP access/ownership evidence, board or CEO support, and an accountant declaration confirming co-funding capacity. Individuals, partnerships, unincorporated associations, government bodies, income tax exempt entities, and certain non-compliant organisations are not eligible.

When does the Joint Strike Fighter Industry Support Program – Production and Modernisation Grants close?

Applications closed on 8 Aug 2024.

What activities are funded?

Projects that develop new or improved capabilities to help applicants win work in the production and modernisation phases of the Joint Strike Fighter Program, including capability uplift, workforce skill development, innovation and productivity improvements.

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