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Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants is a program from the Australian Government (business. gov.au) that funds medium to long-term, industry-led research collaborations aimed at improving the competitiveness, productivity, and sustainability of Australian industries.
CRC Grants support partnerships between at least three Australian industry organisations and two Australian research organisations, covering research periods of three to ten years. Up to 50% of eligible project costs are funded by the grant. The program also includes CRC-P (Projects) grants for shorter-term collaborations of up to three years.
Round 27 guidelines have been released, with applications due April 29, 2026. Previous Round 26 awarded $53 million to the Critical Metals for Critical Industries CRC.
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Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants – Round 27 | business. gov.au CRC support organisations Resources for current CRCs CRC Grants Round 26 – Stage 2 outcomes Senator the Hon Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science, and the Hon Madeleine King MP, Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia announced the outcomes of CRC Grants Round 26 on 6 March 2026.
The Critical Metals for Critical Industries CRC will receive $53 million in grant funding. For details of the successful application, please see the CRC Grants selection round outcomes page . Minister Ayres has released the grant opportunity guidelines for Round 27.
The Round 27 guidelines are available under Program documents . Further information on Round 27, including anticipated timelines , are detailed below. Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants – Round 27 Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants provide funding for medium to long-term, industry-led research collaborations.
Find out about CRC Grants and how to help improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries.
Wednesday 29 April 2026 5:00pm AEST Wed 29 Apr 2026 5:00pm AEST Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) Australian Eastern Standard Time Australian Central Standard Time Australian Western Standard Time Up to 50% of eligible grant project costs for an industry-led research collaboration.
A collaboration between at least three Australian industry organisations and two Australian research organisations. CRC Grants are part of the CRC Program. The CRC Program supports industry, research and the community in 2 ways: CRC Grants – support medium to long term industry-led collaborative research of between 3 and 10 years.
CRC Projects (CRC-P) grants – support short term, industry-led collaborative research, for up to 3 years. CRC Grants provide funding for collaborations to solve industry identified problems.
be a medium to long-term industry-led collaborative research program aim to solve industry identified problems and improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries include an industry-focused education and training program, including a PhD program that builds capability and capacity increase research and development (R&D) capacity in small to medium enterprises (SMEs) encourage industry take up of research There is no specified limit to funding for each CRC.
However, the number of CRC Grants we fund in each selection round depends on the applications received and available funding. Applicants must at least match the amount of grant funding sought through cash and/or in-kind contributions. If you're after shorter-term funding to develop new technologies, products and services, go to our CRC-P page.
Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants Anticipated timelines for current and future rounds The following schedule outlines the anticipated timeline for Round 27. Updates to timing will be published throughout the year. Guidelines released – 6 March 2026.
Stage 1 open – 6 March 2026. Stage 1 close – 29 April 2026. Stage 1 outcomes – July 2026.
Stage 2 open – July 2026. Stage 2 close – September 2026. Stage 2 outcomes announced – early 2027.
Funding to start July 2027. Future rounds of the CRC Grants Program are determined by the Minister. CRC Grant rounds have been held annually over recent years.
CRC Grants Round 28 will be an ‘AI Accelerator’ funding round with approximately $50 million available to support at least one new AI CRC that drives the commercialisation of AI by businesses and researchers across Australia. Round 28 will open in 2027 and is also open to applications from other industry sectors and research disciplines. What are the eligibility criteria?
CRC grant applications are open to all industry sectors, research disciplines and community sectors.
submit your application from a group that has agreed to collaborate have at least three Australian industry organisations and two Australian research organisations in your collaboration show you can at least match the grant funding if successful, establish the CRC as an incorporated company, limited by guarantee be a medium to long term industry-led collaborative research project aimed at solving industry-identified problems and improving the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries include an industry-focused education and training program, which must include, but is not limited to, a PhD program which complements the research program and increases engagement, technology development, skilled employees and R&D capacity within industry entities implement strategies which build the R&D capacity within SMEs deploy research outputs and encourage take-up by industry.
What activities are eligible? Eligible activities must relate directly to the project and may include: proof of concept activities pre-commercialisation of research outcomes industry-focused education and training conferences, workshops and communications related information sharing and communication initiatives collaboration with international organisations providing national benefits to Australia.
You can only spend grant funds on expenses outlined in your grant agreement. You can find more information on eligibility in the CRC Program Grant Opportunity Guidelines . We can't consider your application if you don't satisfy all eligibility criteria.
Only eligible applications will proceed to the assessment stage. We can only accept applications where you can provide a declaration from required number of partners on the template provided and where you can demonstrate the ability to at least match (in cash or in-kind) the grant funds requested.
Apply now for CRC Round 27 grant opportunity Before you apply, make sure you: read and understand the grant opportunity guidelines read the sample application form read the sample grant agreement. How do we assess your application? We assess your application against the eligibility criteria and then against the assessment criteria.
Only eligible applications will proceed to the assessment stage. The CRC Advisory Committee will assess all eligible Stage 1 applications and make recommendations to the Minister on which applications are suitable for progression to Stage 2. The Minister will invite the most meritorious Stage 1 applicants to submit a Stage 2 application and attend an interview with the CRC Advisory Committee.
The Minister decides which applications to approve, considering the: recommendations of the CRC Advisory Committee availability of grant funds. What are the assessment criteria?
Assessment criterion 1 - Project alignment with the program objectives (total 25 points) Assessment criterion 2 - The quality of your research project (total 25 points) Assessment criterion 3 - Capacity, capability, and resources to deliver your project (total 25 points): Assessment criterion 4 - Impact of the grant funding on your project (total 25 points) For more information on the assessment criteria please refer to the grant opportunity guidelines .
If your Stage 1 application is successful, we'll invite you to submit a Stage 2 application addressing CRC Advisory Committee feedback on your Stage 1 application. We'll also ask you to attend an interview with the CRC Advisory Committee. In Stage 2, we'll invite you to submit a Stage 2 application addressing CRC Advisory Committee feedback on your Stage 1 application.
We'll also ask you to attend an interview with the CRC Advisory Committee. If you're unsuccessful at either stage, we’ll notify you in writing including feedback. All funded CRCs must be established and governed as an incorporated company, limited by guarantee (the CRC Entity).
Successful applicants must enter into a grant agreement with the Commonwealth. The grant agreement will specify the reporting requirements, payment schedule and milestones necessary to receive payments. We'll make payments according to an agreed schedule set out in the grant agreement.
Payments are subject to satisfactory progress on the project. We'll make an initial payment on execution of the grant agreement if we're satisfied you have made significant progress in finalising the partners’ agreement. We'll make payments by direct credit into a nominated bank account.
Find outcomes of the current CRC Grants selection round. CRC Grants selection round outcomes Find a list of currently funded CRCs. Current Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) We’re proud of the funding we’ve provided to support Australian research.
Learn about some of our previous customers and their CRC achievements. Unlocking Billions: Transforming Australia's Mine Closures into Opportunities Read about how CRC TiME is transforming Australia's mine closures into opportunities.
Future Fuels CRC - Blending hydrogen with gas helps nation move towards decarbonisation Find out how the Future Fuels CRC is helping transition Australia's multibillion dollar gas energy sector to low carbon fuels.
CRC support organisations Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) The CRA strengthens and promotes the transformative potential of collaborative, industry-led research through knowledge exchange, professional development, and advocacy. Find out more on the CRA website .
CRC Program – Frequently asked questions CRC Program – Guidelines on security in the CRC Program CRC Program Impact Evaluation – ACIL Allen 2021 Growth through Innovation and Collaboration – Miles Review 2015 Grant opportunity guidelines Sample Partners Agreement Partner declaration template Round 27 – Stage 1 documents Sample application – Stage 1 Partner details template (Detailed contributions) Round 27 – Stage 2 documents Sample application – Stage 2 Budget and Milestones Spreadsheet Resources for current CRCs CRC Grants – Reporting guidelines 2026 CRC Grants – Reporting guidelines 2026 – Attachment D.
1 CRC Grants – Budget & Milestone Reporting Workbook – Instructions for CRCs CRC Grants – MDQ reporting instructions CRC Grants – MDQ reporting spreadsheet CRC Grants – Contract variation guidelines Grant opportunity guidelines – Round 26 Grant opportunity guidelines – Round 25 Grant opportunity guidelines – Round 24 Grant opportunity guidelines – Round 23 Grant opportunity guidelines – Round 22 Grant opportunity guidelines – Round 21 Program guidelines – 2017 Program guidelines – 2015 Thanks for sharing your feedback with us.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Collaborations from industry, research, and community sectors. Must have at least three Australian industry organizations and two Australian research organizations. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Not specified Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is April 29, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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