CRC Round 24

CRC Round 24 is now closed to applications. The following schedule outlines the anticipated timeline for the program. Updates to program timing will be published throughout the year.

  • Stage 1 opened 13 January 2023
  • Stage 1 closed 7 March 2023
  • Stage 2 opening late June 2023
  • Stage 2 closing August 2023
  • Interviews held late October 2023
  • Outcomes announced December 2023
  • Funding to start 1 July 2024

CRC Round 25 (anticipated dates)

Future rounds of the CRC Program are determined by the Minister. CRC Grant rounds have been held annually over recent years and, based on this, CRC Round 25 is expected to follow the following schedule:

  • Stage 1 opening December 2023
  • Stage 1 closing March 2024
  • Stage 1 outcomes June 2024
  • Stage 2 opening June 2024
  • Stage 2 closing August 2024
  • Outcomes announced December 2024
  • Funding to start 1 July 2025

Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants – Round 24

Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants provide funding for medium to long-term, industry-led research collaborations. Find out about CRC grants and how to help improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries.
Closed
The grant is no longer available

What do you get?

Up to 50% of eligible grant project costs for an industry-led research collaboration.

Who is this for?

A collaboration between at least one Australian industry organisation and one Australian research organisation.

Overview

CRC Grants are part of the CRC Program. The CRC Program supports industry, research and the community in 2 ways:

  • CRC Grants – support medium to long term industry-led collaborative research, for up to 10 years.
  • CRC Projects (CRC-P) grants – support short term, industry-led collaborative research, for up to 3 years.

CRC Grants provide funding for collaborations to solve industry identified problems.

CRCs must:

  • be a medium to long-term industry-led collaborative research program
  • aim to solve industry identified problems and improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries
  • include an industry-focused education and training program, including a PhD program that builds capability and capacity
  • increase research and development (R&D) capacity in small to medium enterprises (SMEs)
  • encourage industry take up of research

There is no specified limit to funding for each CRC. However, the number of CRC Grants we fund in each selection round depends on the applications received and available funding.

Applicants must at least match the amount of grant funding sought through cash and/or in-kind contributions.

Eligibility

What are the eligibility criteria?

CRC grant applications are open to all industry sectors, research disciplines and community sectors.

To be eligible you must:

  • submit your application from a group that has agreed to collaborate
  • have at least one Australian industry organisation and one Australian research organisation in your collaboration
  • show you can at least match the grant funding
  • if successful, establish the CRC as an incorporated company, limited by guarantee
  • be a medium to long term industry-led collaborative research project aimed at solving industry-identified problems and improving the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries
  • include an industry-focused education and training program, which must include, but is not limited to, a PhD program which complements the research program and increases engagement, technology development, skilled employees and R&D capacity within industry entities
  • implement strategies which build the R&D capacity within SMEs
  • deploy research outputs and encourage take-up by industry.

Eligible activities must relate directly to the project and may include:

  • new research
  • proof of concept activities
  • pre-commercialisation of research outcomes
  • industry-focused education and training
  • conferences, workshops and communications
  • collaboration with international organisations providing national benefits to Australia

You can only spend grant funds on expenses outlined in your grant agreement. You can find more information on eligibility in the CRC Program Grant Opportunity Guidelines.

We can't consider your application if you don't satisfy all eligibility criteria. Only eligible applications will proceed to the assessment stage.

We can only accept applications where you can provide a declaration from each partner on the template provided and where you can demonstrate the ability to at least match (in cash or in-kind) the grant funds requested.

Applying

Stage 1 of the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants Round 24 is currently closed to applications.

We assess your application against the eligibility criteria and then against the assessment criteria. Only eligible applications will proceed to the assessment stage.

The CRC Advisory Committee will assess all eligible Stage 1 applications and make recommendations to the Minister on which applications are suitable for progression to Stage 2. The Minister will invite the most meritorious Stage 1 applicants to submit a Stage 2 application and attend an interview with the CRC Advisory Committee.

The Minister decides which applications to approve, taking into account the:

  • recommendations of the committee
  • availability of grant funds.

  • Assessment criterion 1 - Project alignment with the program objectives (total 25 points)
  • Assessment criterion 2 - The quality of your research project (total 25 points)
  • Assessment criterion 3 - Capacity, capability and resources to deliver your project (total 25 points):
  • Assessment criterion 4 - Impact of the grant funding on your project (total 25 points)

For more information on the assessment criteria please refer to the grant opportunity guidelines

If your Stage 1 application is successful, we'll invite you to submit a Stage 2 application and attend an interview with the CRC Advisory Committee.

In Stage 2, we'll invite you to submit a Stage 2 application addressing CRC Advisory Committee feedback on your Stage 1 application. We'll also ask you to attend an interview with the CRC Advisory Committee.

If you're unsuccessful at either stage, we’ll notify you in writing and give you the chance to discuss the outcome with us.

All funded CRCs must be established and governed as an incorporated company, limited by guarantee (the CRC Entity).

Successful applicants must enter into a grant agreement with the Commonwealth. The grant agreement will specify the reporting requirements, payment schedule and milestones necessary to receive payments.

We'll make payments according to an agreed schedule set out in the grant agreement. Payments are subject to satisfactory progress on the project. We'll make an initial payment on execution of the grant agreement if we're satisfied you have made significant progress in finalising the partners’ agreement.

We'll make payments by direct credit into a nominated bank account.

CRC support organisations

The CRA strengthens and promotes the transformative potential of collaborative, industry-led research through knowledge exchange, professional development, and advocacy. Find out more on the CRA website.

Program documents

Cooperative Research Centres fact sheet

pdf · 0.94 MB DOCX · 0.51 MB

Cooperative Research Centres frequently asked questions

pdf · 0.26 MB docx · 0.13 MB

Growth through Innovation and Collaboration - Miles Review 2015

pdf · 1.99 MB

Guidelines on security in the CRC Program

pdf · 0.58 MB docx · 0.12 MB

CRC Program Impact Evaluation

pdf · 3.89 MB docx · 5.34 MB

Round 24 documents

Round 24 Grant opportunity guidelines

pdf · 0.44 MB docx · 0.34 MB

Round 24 Sample grant agreement

pdf · 0.73 MB docx · 0.18 MB

Round 24 – Stage 2 – Sample application

pdf · 0.39 MB docx · 0.13 MB

Round 24 – Stage 2 – Impact Tool

xlsx · 0.18 MB

Round 24 – Stage 2 – Impact Tool user guide

pdf · 0.37 MB docx · 0.27 MB

Round 24 – Stage 2 Budget and milestones spreadsheet

xlsx · 0.21 MB

Round 24 - Stage 1 – Partner details template (Detailed Contributions)

xlsx · 0.04 MB

Sample partners agreement

pdf · 1.53 MB docx · 0.12 MB

Partner declaration template

pdf · 0.55 MB docx · 0.12 MB

Round 24 - Stage 1 - Sample application

pdf · 0.41 MB docx · 0.13 MB

Resources for current CRCs

CRC Grants Reporting guidelines

pdf · 0.92 MB docx · 0.16 MB

CRC MDQ template 2021-22

xlsx · 0.15 MB

CRC Program contract variation guidelines

pdf · 0.66 MB docx · 0.14 MB

CRC Round 23 – Grant opportunity guidelines

pdf · 0.63 MB docx · 0.26 MB

CRC Round 22 – Grant opportunity guidelines

pdf · 0.23 MB docx · 0.38 MB

CRC Round 21 – Grant opportunity guidelines

pdf · 0.48 MB docx · 0.40 MB

CRC Program Guidelines 2017

pdf · 0.49 MB

CRC Program Guidelines 2015

pdf · 0.19 MB