Local Capability Fund now available for businesses in Western Australia

The Department of Energy and Economic Diversification launched the Local Capability Fund (LCF) to help small and medium-sized enterprises in Western Australia to increase their capability, capacity, and competitiveness as suppliers of products, services and works to the public and private sector. The Department recently announced the latest round of funding and applications are due on 4th September 2025. Funding ranges from $5,000 to $50,000 and will cover between 50% and 75% of eligible costs depending on the individual grant round.

Eligibility 

Eligibility criteria differs for each grant. In general, businesses must: 

• Be a small or medium-sized business in Western Australia (based on eligibility criteria, including but not limited to turnover/headcount)

• Have an Australian Business Number (ABN)

• Be financially solvent 

• Supply goods or services to businesses; or local, state or commonwealth government agencies. Consideration will be given to consumer-focused businesses whose proposed activities demonstrate strong potential to expand into new markets

Please refer to the specific guidelines for each round to confirm your eligibility. 

How can the funding be used? 

• Engaging consultants to advise on matters including occupational health and safety, marketing, finance and cybersecurity

• Planning improvements to internal infrastructure, plant and equipment and training

• Making improvements to internal infrastructure, plant and equipment

• Meeting pre-qualification requirements for supply-chain entry

• Buying and upgrading essential equipment

• Training

What funds are available?

If you think you are eligible to apply or would like more information, please get in touch. PKF has an experienced team ready to support you and tailor your application to ensure it's as strong as possible. 

Applications close on 4 September 2025 (excluding the Standards Compliance Round which runs until 4 September or when funds are exhausted). 

We encourage you to get in touch as soon as possible.