Applications are now being accepted for the Australian Government’s Automotive Supply Chain Development Program (ASCDP)

The ASCDP will provide $20 million over the four years to 2012 -13 to assist the automotive components sector further develop its capabilities, better integrate into local and global supply chains and enhance the industry’s domestic and international competitive advantage by improving the operational performance of individual firms and the sector as a whole.

The ASCDP be delivered in three elements running in parallel over the life of the Program:

Element 1: Funding for a service provider to coordinate assistance for individual firms across the automotive supply chain, including all tiers of component production and supporting businesses.

Element 1 Application Form

Element 2: Funding for domestic Motor Vehicle Producers (MVPs) to enhance the capabilities of component suppliers through a program of support and mentoring.

Element 2 Application Form

Element 3: Competitive grants of capped amounts for Tier 1 suppliers to undertake a program of support and mentoring to enhance the capabilities of their Tier 2 and Tier 3 component suppliers.

Element 3 Application Form

Applications close 5.00pm, Friday, 9 October 2009.

Visit the ASCDP website for more information

For more information about how Treadstone can help you with your government grant application call 03  90163575