OVERVIEW
Applications for the first round of the Automotive Supply Chain Development Program (ASCDP) closed at 5.00pm, Friday, 9 October 2009.
The ASCDP will provide $20 million over the four years to 2012 -13 to assist the automotive components sector further develop its capabilities, better integrate into local and global supply chains and enhance the industry's domestic and international competitive advantage by improving the operational performance of individual firms and the sector as a whole.
The ASCDP be delivered in three elements running in parallel over the life of the Program:
Element 1
Funding for a service provider to coordinate assistance for individual firms across the automotive supply chain, including all tiers of component production and supporting businesses.
Element 2
Funding for domestic Motor Vehicle Producers (MVPs) to enhance the capabilities of component suppliers through a program of support and mentoring.
Element 3
Competitive grants of capped amounts for Tier 1 suppliers to undertake a program of support and mentoring to enhance the capabilities of their Tier 2 and Tier 3 component suppliers.
Draft Grant Agreement
All successful applicants are required to enter into a grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Australia. A draft form of grant agreement (.pdf, 197KB) is available for your information. A grant agreement may vary from the draft form to incorporate details specific to a particular project. You should ensure that you understand the terms and conditions in the draftagreement.
Further information
Contact details
Automotive Policy Section
Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
GPO Box 9839
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Phone: +61 2 6213 7088 or +61 2 6213 7785
Email: ASCDP@innovation.gov.au