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Subsidy Amount Calculator

Work out subsidy amount instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.

About Subsidy Amount Calculator

Capital subsidy schemes pay a percentage of eligible project cost, uplifted for special categories such as women entrepreneurs, scheduled areas or priority sectors, and capped in absolute terms. The cap usually bites on larger projects, so the effective rate falls as project size rises.

Formulas

Gross subsidy

Gross = Eligible project cost x (Base rate % + Category bonus %)

Subsidy payable

Payable = min(Gross subsidy, Cap)

Worked example

With the default values below, Subsidy Amount Calculator returns Subsidy payable of $750,000.00. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.

Inputs used

Eligible project cost
2,500,000
Subsidy rate
35
Maximum subsidy payable
750,000
Additional rate for special category
10

Results

Subsidy payable
$750,000.00
Subsidy before applying the cap
$1,125,000.00
Your contribution to project cost
$1,750,000.00
Effective subsidy rate
30.00%

Step by step

  1. 1Values used
  2. 2Gross subsidy
  3. 3Subsidy payable
  4. 4Subsidy payable= 750,000.00
  5. 5Subsidy before applying the cap= 1,125,000.00
  6. 6Your contribution to project cost= 1,750,000.00
  7. 7Effective subsidy rate= 30.00

Assumptions and limits

  • The result is derived only from the 4 inputs listed above. Anything not among them is not part of the calculation.
  • In particular, this calculator does not take inflation, tax or compounding frequency into account.
  • Figures are rounded for display to 2 decimal places, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.
  • Indicative estimate only. Fees, entitlements, limits and formulas vary by jurisdiction, statute, policy wording and the facts of the case. This is not legal, tax, insurance or financial advice — confirm with a qualified professional or the relevant authority.

How these calculators are built and tested is described on the Methodology page. If a figure looks wrong, please report it.

Indicative estimate only. Fees, entitlements, limits and formulas vary by jurisdiction, statute, policy wording and the facts of the case. This is not legal, tax, insurance or financial advice — confirm with a qualified professional or the relevant authority.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is eligible project cost?

Typically plant, machinery and building, excluding land, working capital, pre-operative expenses and second-hand assets. Scheme guidelines govern.

Is subsidy paid upfront?

Rarely. Most schemes reimburse after commissioning and verification, sometimes held in a subsidy reserve account for a lock-in period.

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