Centre for Defence Industry Capability - Capability Improvement Grants

Overview

The Government has announced on 15 October 2021 that the Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority Grant and Capability Improvement Grant programs have now closed for applications for the 2021-22 financial year. For more information read the media release. A business can apply for a Capability Improvement Grant to cover up to 80% of the cost of engaging a consultant or expert to implement business improvements. As part of their grant application the business must include a proposal and quote from a service provider. The business improvements will be set out in an advisory services report provided to the business by the CDIC.  As a potential service provider, your proposal and quote should: align with the recommendations outlined in the CDIC’s advisory services report clearly set out the objectives, purpose and expected benefits you intend to deliver as part of the Capability Improvement Grant project