The Australian Government is now operating in line with Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.
Currently closed and under review
Moon to Mars Initiative: Trailblazer program
The Trailblazer program is the flagship element of the Moon to Mars Initiative. It supports NASA’s space exploration program and their endeavours to return to the Moon and then go on to Mars.
The Trailblazer program will:
- contribute flagship Australian space capability to an international space exploration program
- leverage Australia’s competitive strengths in space and showcase Australian capabilities to the world.
Nanometrology client services
We specialise in nanoscale dimensional measurements and physico-chemical analysis of nanomaterials. We support our clients through consultancy, research and training.
Nominations are open
National Measurement Awards
The National Measurement Institute presents annual awards to recognise outstanding achievements in measurement science.
National Measurement Institute
We are the Australian Government’s national authority on measurement.
National Reconstruction Fund (NRF)
The National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) will provide finance for projects that diversify and transform Australia’s industry and economy.
Priority areas
The Australian Government established the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) to support 7 priority areas:
- value-add in resources
- value-add in agriculture, forestry and fisheries
- transport
- medical science
- renewables and low emission technologies
- defence capability
- enabling capabilities.
The NRFC will provide finance in the form of debt, equity and guarantees to support Australian projects that drive high-value industry transformation.
Grants currently closed
National Science Week
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. National Science Week Grants provide the opportunity for the community to run science engagement activities across the nation during the week.
Office of National Rail Industry Coordination (ONRIC)
The Office of National Rail Industry Coordination (ONRIC) leads a national coordinated approach to strengthen Australia's rail manufacturing. It will implement the Australian Government's National Rail Manufacturing Plan to create skilled manufacturing jobs by building more trains in Australia.
The office will work closely with industry, government and other bodies to implement the plan. It will:
- establish a Rail Industry Innovation Council to boost local research and development, skills and capabilities
- appoint a rail supplier advocate to help small and medium-sized enterprises access opportunities
- develop a National Rail Procurement and Manufacturing Strategy.
Office of Supply Chain Resilience
The Office of Supply Chain Resilience (OSCR) identifies and monitors vulnerabilities in critical supply chains.
We advise the Australian Government on critical supply chain risks and potential actions to improve resilience.
We advise the Australian Government on critical supply chain risks and potential actions to improve resilience.
Office of the Chief Economist
The Office of the Chief Economist performs economic analysis to help develop policy.
Offshore Decommissioning Directorate
We’re helping to build an effective offshore decommissioning industry to support Australia’s economic transition to net zero.