Deadline: 21-Sep-22
The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation is seeking applications for its Local Capability Fund (LCF) that helps small and medium enterprises in Western Australia to increase their capability, capacity and competitiveness as suppliers of products, services and works to the Western Australian Government, major projects and other important markets.
Types of Funding Round
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There are 2 rounds available in 2022-23:
- Aboriginal Business Round
- Supplying Key Major Projects Round
The LCF helps small and medium enterprises in Western Australia to increase their capability, capacity and competitiveness as suppliers of products, services and works to the Western Australian Government, major projects and other important markets.
Objectives
- Aboriginal Business Round: The objective of the Aboriginal Business Round is to provide state-wide Western Australian Aboriginal businesses with funding support to enhance their capacity, capability and competitiveness as suppliers of products, services and works to Western Australian or Local Government agencies; the Australian Government and the private sector.
- Supplying Key Major Projects Round: The objective of the Supplying Key Major Projects Round is to assist Western Australian SMEs to improve their capability and capacity to supply to major State Government civil construction and infrastructure projects as found in the Pipeline of Work or other key public and private sector projects. The Pipeline of Work initiative is a continually updated 4-year listing of WA Government infrastructure projects throughout the state. This information will help industry engage with the WA Government on key issues such as local capacity, training and skills requirements, and scheduling of projects.
Funding Information
- Aboriginal Business Round: The level of funding support under the Aboriginal Business Round is 75% of eligible costs (excluding GST) up to a maximum funding level of $50,000 per successful applicant.
- Supplying Key Major Projects Round: The level of funding support under the Supplying Key Major Projects Round is 75% of eligible costs (excluding GST) up to a maximum funding level of $50,000 per successful applicant.
Eligibility Criteria
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To be eligible for funding, applicants must:
- Be registered for GST;
- Have an Australian Business Number (ABN);
- Be an Aboriginal business (at least 50% owned by an Aboriginal interest);
- Be registered with either the Aboriginal Business Directory Western Australia or the Supply Nation’s Indigenous Business Direct;
- Be a for-profit organisation or business (Not-for-profits and charities are ineligible);
- Have been operating for at least 12 months at the time of submitting an application for funding;
- Have its principal place of business (operating facility) in Western Australia and continue to be based in Western Australia for at least the next 12 months following application submission date; and
- Employ less than 200 people.
Expenses
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The fund can be used for expenses such as:
- Improvements to internal infrastructure, plant and equipment.
- Training.
- Meeting pre-qualification requirements for supply-chain entry.
- Buying and upgrading essential equipment.
- Engaging consultant advice on a range of matters, including occupational health and safety, marketing, finance and cybersecurity. planning, improvements to internal infrastructure, plant and equipment and training.
For more information, visit LCF.
For more information, visit https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-jobs-tourism-science-and-innovation/local-capability-fund