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Find similar grantsCooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants - Round 19 is sponsored by Australian Government, administered by business.gov.au. CRC Projects (CRC-P) grants support short-term (up to 3 years), industry-led research collaborations between industry, researchers, and the community.
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Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants | business. gov.au Senator the Hon Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science and the Hon Dr Andrew Charlton MP, Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy, have announced the outcomes of CRC-P Round 18 . $66 million in grant funding will be shared across 27 projects .
These projects will support partnerships that bring together science, research, and commercialisation to improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries. Round 18 prioritised robotics and automation projects and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations. CRC Projects Round 19 launched on 18 March 2026 and is open to all areas.
The round includes $20 million in funding for projects that develop or enhance artificial intelligence systems and technologies. Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants provide funding for short-term research collaborations. Find out how to apply for a CRC-P Grant to develop a new technology, product or service.
Tuesday 12 May 2026 5:00pm AEST Tue 12 May 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 Matched funding of between $100,000 and $3 million. Grants are for up to 3 years.
An industry-led research collaboration between at least two Australian industry organisations and one Australian research organisation. The lead organisation must be a small to medium enterprise. This grant supports short-term (up to 3 years), industry-led research collaborations.
develop a product, service or process that will solve problems for industry and deliver real outcomes benefit small to medium enterprises (SMEs).
You can use the funding to cover costs directly related to your project including: proof of concept activities pre-commercialisation of research outcomes industry-focused education and training activities conferences, workshops, symposia related to the joint research information sharing and communications related to the research. This is not a complete list and other costs may also be eligible.
There is no specific amount of funding allocated to each CRC-P round. The number of CRC Projects we fund in each selection round depends on the applications received and available Program funding. Applicants must at least match the amount of grant funding sought through cash and/or in-kind contributions.
If you’re after long-term collaboration funding, go to our CRC Grants page. Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants The CRC Program supports industry-led collaborations between industry, researchers and the community. It’s a proven way to link researchers with industry.
The focus is on research and development that will have commercial uses. improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries, especially where Australia is competitive and in government priority areas use high quality research to solve industry-identified problems encourage and help SMEs to take part in collaborative research.
Anticipated timelines for current and future CRC-P Rounds Round opens: 18 March 2026. Round closes: 12 May 2026 5:00PM AEST. Outcomes announced: August 2026.
Funding commencing: August-September 2026. Future rounds of the CRC-Ps are determined by the Minister. CRC-P rounds have been held twice annually over recent years.
What are the eligibility criteria? To be eligible as a lead applicant you must: have an Australian business number (ABN) be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST) be incorporated in Australia and a trading corporation. Your trading activities must be either: enough to be called a trading corporation a major, not minor, part of your overall activity.
Project partners must include: a lead applicant which is an Australian industry entity SME a second Australian industry organisation of any size 1 Australian research organisation. The lead SME organisation must submit the application form. If we give your group the grant, the lead organisation: signs the grant agreement enters into a partner agreement with the partners which agrees their roles and obligations.
You’re not eligible to apply as the lead applicant if you’re: an individual, sole trader, partnership, unincorporated association or trust a research organisation or an entity whose primary purpose is to undertake research a Commonwealth, state, territory or local government agency or body (including government business enterprises) an entity where most of your funding is from government sources, for example grant programs an administrative or support service to a CRC-P a non-corporate Commonwealth entity.
Guideline changes between Round 18 and Round 19 Changes to Round 19 guidelines are relatively minor, and do not change the scope or policy intent of the program. Key changes are: Robotics and automation was removed as a priority area. Artificial intelligence systems and technologies has been included as a priority area (sections 1.
1, 3. 1, 8. 2, 14 and Appendix A).
Indexation will be applied to the grant (sections 3. 1 and 10. 7).
Removed contingency costs up to 10 per cent from eligible expenditure (Appendix C). Costs related to engaging lobbyists are ineligible expenditure (Appendix E). Minor standard grant opportunity guidelines template wording changes (throughout).
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Use the CRC Project Application Financial Workbook to ensure your project finances balance. No detailed checks are made on the proposed finances in the portal and it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all financial information is accurate and the budget is balanced. Milestones do not need to be sequential and can be undertaken in parallel.
Milestones should however cover the entire project period with a milestones starting on the first day of the project and a milestone ending on the last day. Progress against milestones is reported quarterly. Dates and numerical values Date fields require a date in the format dd/mm/yyyy.
All numerical value input fields require a value to be entered, including where there is a grey zero by default. When your application is submitted, you'll see a screen confirming the submission which includes the submission time, date and a reference number. The status of your application in the portal will change from ‘draft’ to ‘submitted’.
Making changes after submission You may view your submitted application in the portal, but you'll no longer be able to amend it. A submitted application can be set back to draft prior to the submission deadline in most circumstances. Should you wish to do this, please contact us .
You then need to resubmit the application through the portal by the round closing time. Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) track progress of the development of an innovation. Using TRL scales as a performance indicator recognises CRC-Ps often operate in pre‑commercial development phases, but still make significant progress towards a technology development and later commercial outcomes.
TRLs are applicable to most sectors, but sectors typically adapt the TRL scale to their specific needs. Examples of adapted TRL scales include: Manufacturing Readiness Level At the application stage you're asked to provide an estimated TRL (ranging from TRL 1 to TRL 9) at the projects commencement date and the completion date.
We recommend the use of a generalised TRL scale (see below), or for applicants to use an adapted TRL scale, as appropriate.
Basic principles observed Technology concepts formulated Experimental proof of concept Technology validation in lab Technology valid in relevant environment Demonstration in relevant environment Demonstration in operational environment System complete and qualified Successful mission operation How we assess your application We’ll assess your application against the eligibility criteria first.
Only eligible applications proceed to the merit assessment stage.
The independent CRC Advisory Committee will then assess your application against the assessment criteria: Assessment criterion 1 - Project alignment with the program objectives (25 points) Assessment criterion 2 - The quality of your project (25 points) Assessment criterion 3 - Capacity, capability and resources to deliver your project (25 points) Assessment criterion 4 - Impact of the grant funding on your project (25 points) For more information on the assessment criteria please refer to the grant opportunity guidelines .
The evidence you provide to support your application should be proportional to the size and complexity of your project. The committee will compare your application to other applications before recommending which projects to fund. Your application must score highly against each assessment criterion to be recommended for funding.
The Minister decides which grants to approve, taking into account the: recommendations of the committee availability of grant funds. After we assess your application Anticipated announcements We expect to announce the outcome of Round 19 in mid 2026. Funding will commence mid 2026.
If you’re successful, we’ll email you and include any specific conditions attached to the grant offer. Successful applicants must enter into a grant agreement with the Commonwealth. The grant agreement will include: agreed partner contributions and expenditure plan milestones you need to meet to get paid.
We’ll pay you quarterly in advance according to an agreed schedule in the grant agreement. We'll pay you directly into your nominated bank account. If you’re unsuccessful, we’ll notify you via email.
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Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Projects must be delivered by an industry-led research collaboration, where the lead applicant is an Australian SME. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to dollar-match the funding. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $100,000 - $3,000,000 (matched funding) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 12, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
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