Grants in SA

Ultra Low-Cost Solar PV R&D Funding Round

$2 million - $10 million

ARENA is continuing its support for research and development (R&D) and commercialisation of Australian solar PV, with a new $60 million funding round to push innovation and take solar to ultra low-cost levels.

Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Grant

$50,000-$5,000,000

Offers up to $500,000 in funding for later-stage projects that are closer to market and require support to scale or commercialise.

SA Experience Nature Tourism Fund

Grants from $10,000-$50,000

Grants are available for new and improved nature-based tourism products and experiences in or near a national park, reserve, wilderness protection area or marine park.

Hydrogen Headstart – Round 2

$4 billion total funding pool

As part of the 2024–25 Federal Budget, the Australian Government announced the second round of the Hydrogen Headstart program to support major hydrogen production projects and grow Australia’s clean energy industry. Delivered by ARENA, round 2 aims to strengthen Australia’s position in the global hydrogen market. ARENA is now seeking input on the proposed program design through a public consultation process. Stakeholders are invited to review the Consultation Paper and provide feedback via the online forms by 31 July 2025.

South Australian Venture Capital Fund (SAVCF)

Funding varies depending on circumstances

The $50 million South Australian Venture Capital Fund (SAVCF) is available to help build dynamic and innovative early-stage companies to accelerate their growth to a national and global scale.

Future Drought Fund: Drought Resilience Innovation Challenges Pilot Program

Up to $2M

The Drought Resilience Innovation Challenges Pilot Program, part of the Future Drought Fund, provides funding of up to $2 million per project. It supports initiatives that improve natural capital, enhance biodiversity, and build drought resilience in agricultural landscapes.

Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnerships (ESVCLP)

$10M-$20M

The Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnerships (ESVCLP) program provides tax benefits to encourage investment in early-stage Australian companies. Eligible venture capital funds can access flow-through tax treatment and receive tax exemptions on gains and income distributed to their investors.

SA Powering Business Grants Round 3

$2,500-$75,000

The SA Powering Business Grants provide $20 million in funding to help small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and not-for-profits improve energy efficiency, lower operating costs, and invest in cleaner technologies. Grants range from $2,500 to $75,000.

Grid Enhancing Technologies (GET)

$250,000-$5,000,000

The Grid Enhancing Technologies program provides businesses with up to $5 million in competitive grant funding to accelerate the uptake and deployment of grid enhancing technologies on Australia's electricity networks.

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