WA Local Battery Manufacturing Program: Production-Ready

  • Grant application open until 30 January 2026.
  • Up to $100,000 per application on a matched funding basis (i.e. 50% co-contribution required).

The Local Battery Manufacturing Program: Production-Ready Funding Stream is designed to help businesses carry out essential pre-production activities that pave the way for large-scale battery and component manufacturing in Western Australia. This initiative plays a vital role in strengthening the state’s position in the battery energy storage sector and supporting the growth of a competitive local industry. The program’s objectives are to enhance capacity, capability and competitiveness within the battery energy storage supply chain, reduce barriers to entry for established battery markets and supply chains, and lower the commercial risks and uncertainties often associated with pre-production manufacturing activities. Through these efforts, the expected outcomes include a significant increase in local manufacturing of batteries and components, greater participation in battery energy storage supply chains, and the development of a stronger, more competitive battery industry in Western Australia.

Key Requirements

This stream’s objectives are to:

  • fund activities that facilitate enhanced capacity, capability and competitiveness in battery energy storage supply chain participation;
  • reduce entry barriers to established battery energy storage markets or supply chains; and/or
  • lower the commercial risk and uncertainty often associated with pre-production manufacturing activities

What is eligible for funding?

Funding covers pre-production activities only:

  • Selected late-stage feasibility studies (legal, schedule, market).
  • Prototype development.
  • Testing and accreditation.

What companies are eligible for funding?

Applicants must:

  • Have an ABN and be registered for GST for at least 12 months.
  • Be a for-profit entity or an incorporated not-for-profit Aboriginal Corporation operating commercially.
  • Be legally registered and able to enter a Financial Assistance Agreement.
  • Operate within the battery energy storage supply chain.
  • Have been operating for at least 12 months or show market acceptance (e.g., offtake agreements).
  • Be solvent and maintain solvency throughout the project.
  • Provide evidence of a physical presence in WA, including FTEs (or intent to establish one).
  • Commit to operating in WA for at least three years post-project.
  • Contribute 50% of project costs in cash (no in-kind contributions).
  • Consortia are allowed, but a clear lead applicant must meet all criteria.

Is this grant competitive or entitlement based?

Competitive. Your application will be assessed among other applications by a judging panel.

How can I increase my chances of winning this grant?

By engaging an accredited government grants consultant, such as Avant Group.

Competitive grants often require significant business case development and project analysis to support the application, this may include detailed presentations supporting the project’s merit, projected sales, cost-benefit analysis and more.

As part of your engagement with Avant Group, your account manager will assess the required documents and will provide the following as needed to support your grant submission.

Grant application writeup including a detailed presentation illustrating how the grant funding will contribute to your project, how the funding will contribute to the project’s budget, a project milestone plan, delivery timeline, impact on employment if applicable and a breakdown of the management and leadership team for the project

  • Industry analysis presentation
  • Competitor Analysis Presentation
  • Marketing and Sales Analysis Presentation
  • 3-5 year Cashflow Forecast
  • 3-5 year Balance Sheet Forecast
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis of Grant Funding
  • End-to-end grant application including information collating, analysis and application writing
  • CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) cost-benefit analysis
  • Stakeholder relations and Risk Mitigation Plans
  • Any other relevant forecasting that will support your application

How can I get help with my application? Or know if I’m likely to win funding?

Avant Group offers a no-obligation assessment of your eligibility for funding and will assess your likelihood of a successful grant application.