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Defence Industry Development Grants Program

Defence Industry Development Grants — Sovereign Industrial Priorities

Funds Australian defence small businesses to upgrade industrial manufacturing capacity aligned with national sovereign priorities through matched equipment support.

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The Defence Industry Development Grants (DIDGP) — Sovereign Industrial Priorities stream is one of four streams within the Australian Government's Defence Industry Development Grants Program, administered by DISR's Business Grants Hub with policy direction from the Department of Defence. The Sovereign Industrial Priorities stream provides grants of $50,000 to $1,000,000, covering up to 50 percent

Capital grants for Australian defence SMEs to purchase manufacturing plant and equipment supporting sovereign industrial priorities in Australia's defence industry.

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.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.null–22 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