This round is now closed.
About
The Supplying Key Projects Round provides funding support to Western Australian small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to enhance their business capability and capacity to supply to major projects run by Western Australian State or Local Government agencies, the Australian Government and the private business sector.
The focus of this round will be on assisting SMEs supplying to projects in these priority sectors:
- Energy (oil and gas renewables)
- Mining
- Civil construction
- Defence
- Marine
The level of funding support under the Supplying Key Projects Round is 50% of eligible costs (excluding GST) up to a maximum funding level of $50,000 per successful applicant.
Applications must be submitted through the SmartyGrants portal.
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 and weightings:
- Relevance / need 40%
- Expected outcomes / level of impact 30%
- Level of market / industry engagement 10%
- Value for money 10%
- Financial viability and risk 10%
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
