Grants in SA

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

$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.

Indigenous Rangers Program Expansion Round 2

$650,000-165,000,000

Round 2 of the Indigenous Rangers Program is now open, with a $165M funding pool over three years to support the long-term employment of Indigenous Australians. Grants starting at $650K aim to enhance the management of Country in line with Traditional Owners' priorities, delivering environmental, cultural, social, and economic benefits.

Future Made in Australia Innovation Fund

$750M Green Metals, $500M Clean Energy Tech, $250M LCLF

The Future Made in Australia (FMA) Innovation Fund will offer up to $1.5 billion in grants to drive pre-commercial innovation, demonstration, and deployment of renewable energy and low emission technologies, accelerating Australia’s journey to a net zero economy.

Powering the Regions – Industrial Transformation Stream (ITS)

$500K

$70 million in funding is available for innovation in industrial decarbonisation and advancing commercial deployment, with grants averaging $500,000 and requiring matched funding.

Community Energy Upgrades Fund Round 2

$25,000-$2.5M

This program co-funds energy efficiency and electrification upgrades for local governments to deliver reduced energy bills and emissions from local government owned and/or operated facilities.

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