- Manufacturing Minister announces $5 million available in round 4 of the Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program
- Newest round open for regional Queensland manufacturers
- $5 million available through round 4
- Grants of $10,000 to $500,000 available
- Funding to help manufacturers build productivity
Miles Government Manufacturing Minister Glenn Butcher today announced that $5 million is now available through round 4 of the Manufacturing Hubs Grants Program (MHGP). Manufacturers in the Cairns, Townsville, Rockhampton, Gladstone, Mackay and the Gold Coast regions can now access grants up to $500,000 through this new round that the Minister announced as part of Manufacturing Month celebrations.
The highly successful $33.5 million program supports small-to-medium manufacturers to improve productivity, adopt innovative processes and technologies, and create and maintain high performing workplaces.
The MHGP has supported 101 regional manufacturing projects, created and supported over 1700 jobs and generated over $42 million in private sector investment.
This highly successful and popular grant program is helping to reduce the cost of doing business for manufacturers in regional Queensland just like Mackay business JSIS Engineering.
JSIS Engineering has received $500,000 through Round 3 of the program. This funding from the Miles Government is enabling this local manufacturer to purchase and install electric ovens and dispensing machinery to improve automation and efficiency at their polyurethane product manufacturing facility. This is expected to reduce their energy consumption, increase productivity and profits, and create 15 new jobs within their workforce.
This grant program is part of the Miles Government's more than $240 million investment in supporting manufacturers across the State.
MHGP Round 4 is open now until 30 June 2025 or until funding is fully allocated. Manufacturers are encouraged to contact their local Manufacturing Hubs to discuss their eligibility and project application.
As stated by Minister for Manufacturing, Glenn Butcher:
"Only the Miles Government is delivering for Queensland manufacturers. Whether it's our Made in Queensland or Manufacturing Hubs Grants or Energy Grants to help manufacturers cut emissions and costs – Labor is supporting businesses so they can grow and create jobs.
"The Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program has a proven track record of success, injecting vital funds that achieve real and practical outcomes for regional manufacturers.
"We're backing manufacturing in this state, unlike the LNP. Unfortunately, they plan to cut our successful programs and send manufacturing in this state backwards."
As stated by JSIS Engineering Director, Duncan Sandford:
"We're proud to be a regional manufacturer and this targeted Queensland Government support through the hubs grant program is going to prove invaluable for us – enabling a productivity boost that will deliver some great outcomes for our workforce and our bottom line.
"Working with the Mackay manufacturing hub was easy – the team helped us better understand the grant requirements and hone our project plans so that we could get a quality application put together. They also worked closely with us to arrange upskilling and training opportunities for our staff.
"This new round opening is a golden opportunity for regional manufacturers like us to get the expert advice and the funding that they need to implement a project that will help their business grow."
Further Information:
Queensland manufacturers seeking more information about project eligibility criteria, key timeframes and assessment criteria should visit the RDMW website.
