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5 billion in grant funding to support pre-commercial innovation, demonstration and deployment of renewable energy and low emission technologies (Technologies), to support Australia’s transition to a net zero economy. FMA is an ongoing program which will remain open until funding is exhausted or ARENA closes the Program. Successful projects are expected to achieve one or more of the following Program Outcomes: increase uptake of the Technologies through innovation and commercialisation activities. improve Australia’s capability and capacity to produce or manufacture the Technologies. support and/or contribute to stronger supply chains to enable increased use of the Technologies. improve knowledge, skills and/or workforce participation associated with the Technologies. ARENA undertook tar...
Central to the National Battery Strategy, the program has been designed in consultation with the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) and a broad range of stakeholders. Funding provided through BBI may include capital grants, production incentives or other payments deemed appropriate by ARENA for the project. ARENA may take a portfolio approach to selecting Projects for funding, giving consideration to how a Project will contribute to the Program Outcomes either uniquely or as part of a suite of complementary ARENA activities. BBI is an open, merit-based program which will remain open until funds are exhausted or otherwise terminated or extended by ARENA. The program’s objective is to fund projects that contribute to one or more of the following program outcomes: Enhance...
clean hydrogen Support the transition to low emissions metals Decarbonise transport ARENA wishes to attract and fund projects that align with its Investment Plan. Through the Advancing Renewables Program, ARENA is able to fund only those low emissions projects and activities that involve a renewable energy technology or technologies that increase the supply of, or improve the competitiveness of, renewable energy in Australia and have a clear nexus to renewable energy and its enabling technologies.
Optimise the integration of BEVs into the grid. Demonstrate new technology, use cases and business models for ZEVs. Increase skills, capacity and knowledge relevant to ZEV technologies. In addition, projects are required to align with one or more of the Driving the Nation Focus Areas. The current Focus Areas are Trucks, Charging, V2G and Innovation: Focus Area 1: Demonstration and deployment of heavy BEVs Focus Area 2: Deployment of heavy BEV charging solutions Focus Area 3: V2G and Innovation
issions processing and fuel switching. Enabling technologies such as energy storage, demand management and critical infrastructure supporting onsite decarbonisation may also be considered. Funding is guided by the Program Focus Areas. About the program The objectives of the ITS Program are to: Support industrial facilities in regional Australia to reduce emissions in line with Australia’s 2030 emissions reduction goals and transition to net zero by 2050. Improve technology readiness and commercial readiness of renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency technologies and electrification technologies that will result in a significant reduction in scope 1 and/or scope 2 emissions or improve the energy efficiency of an industrial process or processes. Encourage technology demonstration...
The H5 Bird Flu Wildlife Preparedness Grant Program provides authorised wildlife shelter operators and authorised foster carers funding to improve preparedness in response to H5N1 avian influenza (H5 bird flu).
This funding supports NSW manufacturers to investigate advanced manufacturing technology adoption and build a pathway to improved productivity, competitiveness and growth. Program objective The objective of the Fund is to strengthen the capability, productivity and competitiveness of NSW manufacturers by accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies, processes and systems. The Fund supports manufacturers to: improve productivity, efficiency, and operational performance build advanced manufacturing capability win higher-value work through new export markets and government procurement opportunities create and retain skilled jobs. Stage 1 (Discovery and feasibility) supports studies, pilot projects and early testing. This helps businesses make informed decisions before investing in ne...
The Australian Government announced a total of up to $12.5 million (GST exclusive) over 7 years from 2023–24 to 2029–30 for the Protecting the Great Barrier Reef – Community Stewardship Program. For this grant opportunity (Round 2), up to $7.538 million (GST exclusive) is available over 4 years from 2026–27 to 2029–30. Objectives of the Round 2 grant opportunity are to: deliver community-based, on-ground actions that measurably improve the health and resilience of key Reef species and habitats build a long-lasting inclusive and interconnected community stewardship network that mobilises and coordinates communities, Traditional Owners and partners to protect the Reef. Intended outcomes of the Round 2 grant opportunity are to: contribute to the delivery of the Reef 2050 Plan and at least ...
The Program aims to provide residents in regional NSW with safe, convenient and free disposal options for household problem waste to reduce the environmental and human health risks associated with the inappropriate disposal of these wastes. Program objective The objectives of the Program are to: :• Increase access to safe disposal options for household problem waste, via Household Chemical CleanOut Events. • Reduce environmental and human health risks associated with household problem waste. • Support equitable access to Household Chemical CleanOut services across regional NSW. • Encourage efficient and cost-effective delivery of services that respond to local community needs This program is administered by Environment Protection Authority. Eligibility Who can apply Regional waste group...
The objectives of the grant opportunity are to promote actions that align with the management programs of Australian Marine Parks Management Plans to: support Traditional Owners to: document and maintain their traditional knowledge, cultural sites and values associated with Sea Country in and adjacent to Australian Marine Parks participate in the management of Sea Country in Australian Marine Parks and in adjacent waters enhance community capacity and participation in marine park management, including through improved understanding of social and environmental values protect marine parks from threats and pressures, to minimise damage, and to improve the resilience of marine parks support relevant industries to understand and engage in marine park management – commercial and recreational ...
This funding program supports local contemporary music festivals that build new audiences and supports local music collaboration. Program objective This funding program supports local contemporary music festivals that builds audiences, promotes NSW music, supports local music collaboration and provides opportunities for community connection through music. festivals with capacity of up to 12,000 can apply for up to $100,000 festivals with capacity of over 12,000 can apply for up to $250,000. The funding aims to: build audiences and promote NSW music increase local artist engagement with their local music scene or community increase opportunities for all ages music event programming strengthen community participation particularly in Western Sydney and regional NSW amplify the work of prio...
This funding program supports all-ages contemporary music events that build new audiences and include the participation of young people. Program objective This funding program supports industry professionals and music businesses with a track record of delivering all-ages contemporary music events, and a commitment to collaborating with young people to program a series of events (minimum 4) that build new audiences. The funding aims to: build new live music audiences in NSW increase the number and diversity of all-ages live music events across NSW create performance opportunities for emerging and established NSW artists build participation pathways for young people in live music programming and production deliver safe, accessible, and compliant events strengthen community participation p...
The Environmental Education grants program funds projects that build skills and drive change in people's behaviour and practices to improve the environment. Program objective The Environmental Education program funds projects that build people’s skills and capacity to adopt sustainable behaviours, and contribute to protecting and improving the environment Our projects: work with their target audience to co-design and pilot engagement strategies create effective strategic partnerships that strengthen project outcomes measure and demonstrate the impact of their project activities This program is administered by Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. This program is funded by NSW Environmental Trust. Eligibility Tier 1 Tier 1 provides grants of up to $60,000 for 2...
The Environmental Education grants program funds projects that build skills and drive change in people's behaviour and practices to improve the environment. Program objective The Environmental Education program funds projects that build people’s skills and capacity to adopt sustainable behaviours, and contribute to protecting and improving the environment Our projects: work with their target audience to co-design and pilot engagement strategies create effective strategic partnerships that strengthen project outcomes measure and demonstrate the impact of their project activities This program is administered by Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. This program is funded by NSW Environmental Trust. Eligibility Tier 2 Tier 2 provides grants of between $60,001 and...
Kick-start funding is designed for eligible businesses that are interested in piloting a few battery electric vehicles (BEVs) or for smaller fleets that want to start their electrification journey. Program objective Kick-start funding aims to accelerate the adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) by supporting eligible organisations to transition their fleets to cleaner, low-emission technology. This funding will assist with procuring BEVs and optional smart charging infrastructure to drive sustainable transport solutions and contribute to emissions reduction targets. This program is administered by Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Eligibility Who can apply Any ABN holder that operates an existing fleet, a taxi or a truck in NSW. The organisation mus...
The Net Zero Planning Grant round 2 is a unique opportunity for eligible NSW businesses to receive up to $25,000 in funding, to cover up to 50% of the cost to strategically plan for and progress their path to net zero. Program objective The objectives of the Net Zero Planning Grant round 2 are to: support businesses with long-term net zero planning enhance businesses' understanding of net zero, to better integrate climate-related risks and opportunities into business planning, strengthen resilience and reduce emissions provide practical guidance to businesses to identify and take actions to progress towards net zero enable businesses to improve their competitiveness in the global transition to net zero. This program is administered by Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environmen...
The Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) grant program provides funding to support the installation of solar panels on eligible apartment buildings and other multi-unit dwellings in NSW. Program objective SoAR supports NSW residents living in apartments or other multi-unit dwellings to install a shared rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system, with the aim of giving these households access to the benefits of solar energy. Providing funding for the transition of apartment buildings or other multi-unit dwellings to solar energy will assist NSW households, including renters, to reduce their energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions. This initiative will benefit owners and residents through lower upfront costs for the installation of a solar PV system and ongoing cost savings from locally gen...
The Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) - Boost initiative provides funding to support the installation of solar PV systems on eligible apartment buildings and other multi-unit dwellings in NSW in selected suburbs. Program objective The program aims to help people living in eligible areas of NSW to: improve their access to renewable energy reduce their electricity costs participate in the clean energy transition. This program is administered by Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Eligibility Who can apply To be eligible to apply for funding you must be one of the following: a residential owners corporation (OC) responsible for the management of a strata scheme under the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 a strata managing agent as outlined in the Strata Sch...
pportunities for First Nations communities located near the sites of proposed large-scale renewable hydrogen production projects. The First Nations Renewable Hydrogen Engagement Fund Round 2 will run from 2026-27 to 2027-28. The intended outcomes of the grant opportunity are: increased capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations to engage with the renewable hydrogen industry the perspectives, culture and traditions of First Nations have informed the development of Australia’s first large-scale renewable hydrogen projects.
Round 3 of the EV Kerbside Charging Grants co-funds eligible charge point operators to install, own and operate public EV chargers across 37 LGAs, increasing AC and DC charging on the kerbside, and in council and commercial carparks.
To address knowledge gaps and better protect koalas in the wild, funding has been committed to fund koala-focused research. This research will enable better-informed management to stabilise and increase koala numbers in New South Wales.
The Council Capacity Building Funding Round helps eligible councils to overcome capacity constraints limiting their ability to accelerate the rollout of kerbside EV charging. Program objective This funding round aims to support eligible NSW councils to strengthen their capacity, capability, systems and processes to achieve the following objectives: accelerate the rollout of kerbside EV charging participate in NSW Government EV charging programs contribute to state net-zero emissions reduction targets through transport electrification overcome capacity and capability constraints related to resourcing, planning policy, community engagement, and other processes for kerbside EV charging. This new $3 million funding round is under the EV Kerbside Charging Program, supporting the rollout of E...
The Australian Government has announced a total of $600 million over the life of the program in recognition of the specific challenges faced by trade exposed facilities. For this second round of the Powering the Regions Fund - Safeguard Transformation Stream approximately $321 million is available from 2025-26 to 2032-33. The objectives of the grant opportunity are to: support trade-exposed facilities covered by the Safeguard Mechanism to reduce their emissions and contribute to meeting Australia’s 2030, 2035 and 2050 emissions reduction targets reduce the risk of carbon leakage, which occurs when a business responds to emissions reduction policies by moving emissions-intensive production to a country with less stringent policies provide skills development to existing industrial workfor...
The NSW Private Water Pensioner Rebate Scheme provides cost‑of‑living assistance to eligible pensioners who receive water services from private water utilities licensed under the Water Industry Competition Act 2006. Program objective Provide financial assistance to eligible pensioners. Reduce water bill costs for pensioners who receive services from private water utilities licensed under the WIC Act. Align support for private water customers with rebates available to public utility customers (e.g. Sydney Water), so pensioners receive comparable assistance regardless of provider. This program is administered by Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Eligibility Who can apply Eligible applicants are individuals who: • hold an eligible Pensioner Concession Card or...
Supporting projects across Victoria that will improve our water security, enhance waterway and landscape health, and build greater community connections to the environment.
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