This grant supports Australian defence industry SMEs and eligible entities to develop workforce skills in priority trade, technical, and professional areas. It aims to build capacity aligned with Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities, enhancing the industrial base to meet Defence strategic needs from 2024-25 to 2027-28.
Eligible applicants include Australian SMEs with less than 200 employees, Defence Industry Association members, and certain incorporated entities with an ABN and GST registration. Exclusions apply to individuals, large employers non-compliant with gender equality laws, overseas organisations, and go
