Australian Manufacturing Grants 2025: A Short Guide
The new financial year has started, and there’s good news for manufacturers looking to expand. A range of Australian manufacturing grants are open for applications – and they could boost your current setup.
If you’re looking to upgrade your CNC machines, waterjets, or entire factory; or have R&D projects that you’re working on, these grants are worth looking into.
Here’s an overview of the programs available now.
Federal grants for manufacturers
The below grants are open to all Australian manufacturers, across all states. Each has its own criteria; so be sure to read up and prepare a powerful application.
Defence Industry Development Grants – Sovereign Stream
This opportunity is for defence technology and manufacturing. Successful applicants are small to medium businesses supporting sovereign defence capabilities. Expect to match a $50k-$1million contribution if successful.
Timeframe: Applications close August 31st 2025
The Industry Growth Program
For: Small to medium businesses in the National Reconstruction Fund priority sectors.
These sectors include:
- Renewables and low emission technologies
- Medical science
- Transport
- Value-add in agriculture, forestry, and fishers, and we’re
- Value-add in resources
- Value-add in defence and enabling capabilities
Funding is for early-stage commercialisation projects with matched $50-$250k contributions.
Timeframe: Ongoing
Industry Growth Fund: Early-stage Commercialisation
The Early-stage Commercialisation grant from the Industry Growth Fund offers the same matched funding as above; for a different group of businesses. It’s targeted for proof-of-concept and prototyping; ideal for those innovating and testing big projects.
Timeframe: Ongoing
Industry Growth Fund – Commercialisation and Growth
The Commercialisation and Growth Fund is the next tier up from the previous grant; designed to take projects from the prototyping stage to commercialisation. Expect to match $100k-$5m if you land this grant.
Timeframe: Ongoing
How to Succeed with Grant Applications
Securing funding from the government can be tricky. We’ve helped many customers secure Stimulus Packages and other government funding over the years, and have a few tips to share.
- Show the value of your work. The government wants to know that their investment will pay off – and the better you know the vision, the better your chances of receiving funding.
- Know your figures – the better you predict the cost of a project, machine, or other capital investment, the more likely it is you’ll be able to cover them.
- Work with an experienced professional – there’s a reason why grant writers are paid well. They know what works, and how to structure an application.
We’ve had plenty of success in the manufacturing space, and are happy to help you out. If you believe you qualify for any of the above, let us know – we’ll gladly guide you through the process.
