Powering the Regions Industrial Transformation Stream

Powering the Regions Industrial Transformation Stream – Round 3

Round 3 is open and ongoing.
The minimum grant request is $500,000, with a required 1:1 co-contribution.
Applications will be accepted until the $180 million funding pool is exhausted.

The Industrial Transformation Stream (ITS) is designed to support the decarbonisation of existing industrial facilities located in regional Australia. Through targeted funding, the program supports projects that reduce Scope 1 and/or Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions. This can be achieved through a range of approaches, including electrification, energy efficiency improvements, the integration of renewable energy technologies, fuel switching, and the development of enabling infrastructure such as energy storage and demand management systems.

Key Requirements

The program’s objectives are closely aligned with Australia’s national climate goals for 2030 and 2050. It aims to accelerate emissions reduction by improving the technological and commercial readiness of decarbonisation solutions. In addition, ITS encourages collaboration across industry sectors and promotes knowledge sharing to support broader transformation. A key focus is also placed on building workforce capability, ensuring that industrial teams are equipped with the skills needed to implement and sustain low-emissions practices.

Applicants must:

Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) followed by a Full Application

Align with Round 3 Focus Areas:

Innovation in industrial decarbonisation
Advancing commercial deployment

Demonstrate a direct contractual connection to an eligible industrial facility

Meet eligibility criteria under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act (NGER Act)

What is eligible for funding?

Projects must:

Target Scope 1 and/or Scope 2 emissions

Be located in regional Australia (outside Greater Capital City Statistical Areas)

Be part of a net zero pathway

Include feasibility studies, FEED, trials, demonstrations, or deployment

Eligible costs include:

Engineering and design

Equipment and installation

Project management

Knowledge sharing activities

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.

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