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Defence Industry Development Grants Program

Defence Industry Development Grants — Exports

Supports Australian defence small businesses in strengthening commercial positioning for exports through capability building and market readiness assistance.

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About

The Defence Industry Development Grants – Exports stream is one of four streams within Australia's Defence Industry Development Grants Program (DIDGP), administered through the DISR Business Grants Hub with policy direction from the Department of Defence. The Exports stream targets Australian defence SMEs seeking to overcome export barriers and build competitive positioning in defence capability p…

What this grant funds

Funds Australian defence SMEs to overcome export barriers and build international competitiveness in priority defence capability areas.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.31 Jul 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.null–20 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 30 Jun 2026Source: business.gov.au