This round is now closed.
About
The Standards Compliance Round provides funding support to Western Australian small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engaging external expertise to carry out the implementation and third-party certification of the following national and international standards:
- ISO 9001 - Quality management standards to help work more efficiently and reduce product failures;
- ISO 14001 - Environmental management standard to help reduce environmental impacts, reduce waste and be more sustainable;
- ISO 45001 - Health and safety standards to help reduce accidents in the workplace;
- ISO 27001 - IT security standards to help keep sensitive information secure;
- ISO 50001 - Energy management standards to help reduce energy consumption;
- AS/NZS 5131 - Steel industry compliance standards to help improve the integrity of structural steelwork; and
- ISO 13485:2016 – Medical devices – Quality management systems – requirements for regulatory purposes*.
The level of funding support under the Standard Compliance Round is 50% of eligible activity costs (excluding GST) up to a maximum funding level of $20,000 per successful applicant.
*Companies wishing to apply under the LCF for ISO13485 accreditation activities should:
Ensure their QMS audit will be undertaken by an auditing body recognised by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), such as European Notified Bodies, or Auditing Organisations in the Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP).
Contact the TGA’s SME Assist unit to discuss the requirements an audit of their QMS would need to meet in order to be used towards TGA certification of their product. The TGA’s SME Assist unit can be contacted at: sme.assist@tga.gov.au or 1800 020 653.
Who is eligible
Show moreTo be eligible for funding, applicants must:
- Be operating in a trade-exposed industry (or an industry that faces competition from other national or international SMEs);
- Be registered for GST for at least 12 months prior to application submission date;
- Have an Australian Business Number (ABN);
- Be a for-profit organisation or business, or an incorporated not-for-profit Aboriginal Corporation operating as a commercial enterprise;
- Have its principal place of business in Western Australia;
- Have been operating for at least 3 years in Western Australia at the time of submitting an application for funding; and
- Employ less than 200 people.
Previous recipients of funding through the LCF are eligible to apply, subject to conditions outlined in the funding guidelines.
How to apply
Show moreEligible applicants must submit their application online via the SmartyGrants portal.
A preview of the application form detailing the information required is available through the
portal.
Before applying, applicants must read and understand these guidelines and the Financial Assistance Agreement found on the portal.
Assessment process
Show moreApplications will be assessed by an independent evaluation panel following the round closing. Applications will be assessed against their eligibility as well as the objectives for that round, and will then be scored against the following evaluation criteria:
- Relevance/need
- Expected outcomes/level of impact
- Capability and capacity
- Value for money
- Financial viability and risk
Tips to applying
Show more- Double-Check Your Application: Have someone else review it to ensure clarity and completeness.
- Simplify Technical Details: Write in a way that anyone, not just industry experts, can understand. Imagine promoting the business via its website or social media.
- Allow Sufficient Time: Start early to gather quotes and relevant documents. (Applications without quotes or relevant documents will receive lower scores.)
- Be Concise: Provide sufficient detail without overwhelming assessors.
- Highlight Key Information: Include important details that will make your application stand out.
- Check Eligibility: Ensure the business and activities are eligible before investing time in the application. Contact the relevant team if you have eligibility questions.
