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Critical Minerals Development Program (CMDP)
Critical Minerals Development Program grants support early and mid-stage critical minerals projects. The current round will provide up to $50 million over 3 years for competitive grants to support early and mid-stage critical minerals projects.
The Critical Minerals Development Program will:
- help grow Australia’s Critical Minerals industry
- support Australia’s transition to net zero emissions
- support economic development and jobs in regional communities.
Businesses and state or territory governments can apply for a co-funded grant of up to $30 million.
Grants can be used for feasibility studies, engineering design work, and building pilot or demonstration facilities amongst other activities.