Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority 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. How it works You need to contribute 30% of the eligible project value. Project activities can include: buying, leasing, constructing, installing or commissioning of capital equipment including specialist software to enhance cyber security As they relate to the above activities, this can also include: design, engineering and commissioning activities workforce training and accreditations. The Sovereign Industrial Capability Priorities are listed in the 2018 Defence industrial capability plan and the accompanying fact sheet. Defence reviews the priorities periodically and publishes updates on its website.