Grant News

1. Retooling for Climate Change Grant now an ongoing application process

Applications for RCC (Retooling for Climate Change Grant) may now be submitted at any time and will be assessed on a regular basis by Innovation Australia. Previously this was only on a round by round basis. An applicant may commence work on their project once AusIndustry has reviewed its application and confirmed that it is complete and eligible. However, there is no guarantee of funding support unless and until an offer of grant is made and a grant agreement signed. Read more ….

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2. COMET Grant superseded by Commercialisation Australia in Jan 2010

With the commencement of Commercialisation Australia, the COMET program will be closed to new applications from 1 January 2010. It will continue to be available to customers who lodge completed applications prior to closure and customers with ongoing COMET grants. Potential customers are invited to visit the Commercialisation Australia website: www.innovation.gov.au Read more…

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3. $16m funding through CSIRO’s Australian Growth Partnerships (AGP) program

CSIRO has allocate investment capital up to AUD$16 million in total throughout the 2008-2012 period to provide investment funding through the AGP Program to high potential, technology-receptive small and medium enterprises (SMEs) so they can access CSIRO research and development (R&D) capability and intellectual property. CSIRO is seeking SMEs with a proven track record of bringing innovation to market and the potential for strong growth. While CSIRO will consider opportunities on a case-by-case basis, as a guideline, ideally the SME will have the following characteristics:.... Read more…

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4. Textile Clothing and Footwear TCF grants $50k Round 5 open

The Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) Small Business Program provides grants to improve the business enterprise culture of TCF small businesses. It is competitive and merit-based with a maximum grant of $50,000 provided to each successful project. Funding of $2.5 million is available per year over a ten year period, commencing in 2006/07. The program is a competitive, merit-based grants program. It is open to any eligible TCF small business or to a consortium that includes an eligible TCF small business. Read more…

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5. Looking to advertise board roles for free? AICD new matching service

Australian Institute of Company Directors, AICD, now offer a new service, Directorship Opportunities, that allows your organisation to submit the description of the board position and have this promoted to the highly targeted audience of AICD members looking for a new directorship. This service provides a opportunity for organisations to improve the likelihood of finding the right candidates by advertising necessary or desired industry experience, qualifications, specialist skills or location required of candidates. Using this service, your organisation can also target specific skills, and enthusiasm for your organisations purpose, particularly important in the not-for-profit space.
SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER: Organisations may list their available board positions FREE for the first six months of the new service. Read more…

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6. Round 4 now open – National Rural and Remote Health Infrastructure Program (NRRHIP) Grant

Applications for the 4th round under the $46 million National Rural and Remote Health Infrastructure Program (NRRHIP) opened on the 14th of November and close on the 29th of January 2010. The NRRHIP grants can be used to build new and improve existing facilities as well as for the purchase of medical equipment. Proposals that increase training facilities in practices are also eligible. The Minister for Indigenous Health, Rural and Regional Health and Regional Services Delivery, Warren Snowdon, said the NRRHIP was a competitive grant program with the aim of providing health infrastructure and equipment to improve health care in rural and remote areas. Read more…

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