Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiatives supports the development, trial, and scaling of cutting-edge solutions for the heavy vehicle industry.

Overview

The Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiatives (HVSI) is a grant opportunity designed to support the heavy vehicle industry in developing, trialing, and scaling innovative solutions. The program aims to address current safety challenges while anticipating future operational, environmental, and technological shifts in the freight sector. HVSI recognizes that emerging vehicle platforms, data-driven systems, real-time computational methods, electrification, decarbonisation, and automation are redefining freight, and the program supports industry adaptation alongside these technological advancements. The funding is intended to support forward-looking, scalable initiatives that demonstrate how safety innovations can help future-proof freight and logistics operations.

Funding and Benefits

The total amount available for this grant is $19,400,000.00 AUD. The grant activity timeframe is set from 2026-27 to 2029-30.

Eligibility

To be eligible, the applicant must be the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), holding ABN 48 557 596 718. Only listed organizations will be invited to apply.

Application Process

To submit an application, applicants must:

• Complete the application form.
• Provide all requested information.
• Address all eligibility and assessment criteria.
• Include all necessary attachments.
• Submit the application to HVRR@infrastructure.gov.au.

Key Details

GO ID: GO8536

Agency: Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts

Location: ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, TAS

Selection Process: Closed Non-Competitive

Close Date & Time: 19-Aug-2026 11:30 pm (ACT Local Time)

Contact Email: HVRR@infrastructure.gov.au