Local Capability Fund Regional Business Round 2025-26

What is the Regional Supplier Round? 

The round provides up to $20,000 in funding to regionally-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to enhance their capacity, capability and competitiveness to supply either export markets, Government, or the private business sector. Each region will have $100,000 initially reserved funding for competitive applicants from that region. 

Who can apply? 

• At a minimum, your business must: Have an Australian Business Number (ABN); 
• Be a for-profit organisation or business (Not-for-profits and charities are ineligible); 
• Have its principal place of business reside in one of Western Australia’s nine regions; 
• Have been operating in that region for at least 12 months; Employ less than 200 people. 

Other eligibility requirements apply. See application form for complete list. 

How much funding is available? 

Funding of 50% of eligible costs (excluding GST) up to a maximum of $20,000 is available per successful applicant. This program is a reimbursement scheme and successful applicants will need to pay for the activity before making a claim for funding. 

What can the funding be used for? 

Funding may be used for the following eligible activities, amongst others; 

• Consultancy services 
• Training 
• Upgrading or buying capital equipment 
• Improvements to internal business infrastructure/systems 
• Upgrades of facilities/premises 

How do I apply? 

Download the guidelines and complete the application form: https://lcf.smartygrants.com.au/

Where can I get more information? 

Contact the LCF team at lcf@jtsi.wa.gov.au or visit the WA.gov.au website at https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/departm ent-of-energy-and-economicdiversification/local-capability-fund