Through this new program, the Queensland Government is investing in innovation, advanced technology and job creation to strengthen the state's economy and position Queensland as a leader in modern manufacturing.

The Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grants Program (TQMGP) is helping shape the future of Queensland's manufacturing sector. Through this new program, the Queensland Government is investing in innovation, advanced technology and job creation to strengthen the state's economy and position Queensland as a leader in modern manufacturing.

Administered by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, the TQMGP offers $79.1 million in grant funding over 3 years, delivered through 6 competitive rounds, with a new round opening every 6 months.

Round 1 has $12.5 million available, with eligible businesses able to apply for up to $1.5 million in matched grants.

Eligible Queensland-based manufacturers can apply for matched funding grants of $100,000 to $1.5 million for projects that are:

• facilitating pathways for export opportunities
• reshoring or onshoring manufacturing activity currently undertaken interstate or overseas
• improving manufacturing productivity and competitiveness
• stimulating private sector investment and generating jobs.

To be eligible for an MIQ grant, an applicant must be one standalone entity or a group of entities (see below) that:

• is a Queensland-based business whose principal activity and majority annual turnover is derived from manufacturing, as defined under Division C of the Australian Bureau of Statistics' Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC) 2006
• is registered for GST and holds an active Australian Business Number (ABN)
• operates independently and has control of its own corporate governance and decision making
• is an SME with between five and 200 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees. A minimum of five FTE employees must be located in Queensland has a proposed Eligible Project that meets the requirements set out in Section 2.3.2
• owns the existing equipment used in its manufacturing operations and will own any equipment to be purchased under the proposed Eligible Project
• has the financial capacity and standing necessary to successfully undertake and complete the proposed Eligible Project recognising that grant payments are made in arrears
• accepts that the Department may require security over any or all of Eligible Project items for the duration of up to seven years
• does not have, and must not be an Associated Entity of an entity that has received (or about to receive) funding under the MIQ Program that in aggregate exceeds, or will exceed $2.5 million (excluding GST) 
• does not have, and must not be an Associated Entity of an entity that has made, an application under Round 7 of the MIQ Program that in aggregate exceeds, or will exceed funding of $2.5 million (excluding GST)
• is not insolvent or does not have owners or directors that are an undischarged bankrupt
• is not a federal, state or local government entity, statutory authority or special purpose vehicle, charity, partnership, or not-for-profit organisation.

• Phone: (07) 3330 4444
• Email: madeinqueensland@dsdmip.qld.gov.au