Grants in Renewables & Sustainability

The CEI offers merit-based funding to encourage industry investment in under-explored areas of Queensland. It supports innovative exploration techniques and promotes the discovery of future minerals, aiming to enhance the resource industry's success by expanding knowledge of the region's geology and resource potential.

The South East Queensland (SEQ) Innovation Economy Fund provides grant funding to stimulate investment in capital projects that fuel the growth of innovation precincts, driving the creation of more knowledge-intensive jobs.

In 2023, almost 50% of new passenger and light commercial vehicles in NSW were purchased by business and government fleets, making fleet emissions reduction key to cutting transport sector emissions. Fleet vehicles also help boost the second-hand EV market and serve as a demonstration tool for the public, though fleet managers face challenges such as higher EV costs and limited model options. As part of the Net Zero Plan and the NSW Electric Vehicle Strategy, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water has developed the Electric Vehicle Fleets Incentive.

The NSW Government is partnering to fund an EV fast charging network and is looking for landowners and leaseholders who are interested in hosting charging stations. The program is managed by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment, and Water and is inviting landowners and leaseholders to submit potential site options for Charge Point Operators.

The NSW Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Grants - Round 3, managed by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment, and Water is offering funding from $150,000 to $15,000,000 for charge point operators to construct, own, and operate fast and ultra-fast charging stations in 140 designated zones throughout NSW, with a total funding pool of $54 million available.

The EV Kerbside Charging Grants Program aims to support NSW's goal of being the easiest place in Australia to own and operate an electric vehicle by increasing charging options for drivers with limited or no access to off-street parking and address the needs of a growing number of EV drivers to facilitate the transition to electric vehicles. The grants will test various kerbside charging technologies and commercial models to foster a sustainable kerbside charging market, while also providing information and support regarding planning approval pathways for kerbside charging.

The ACT Government's Energy Innovation Fund is driving the ACT's transition to a net-zero energy economy by supporting innovative energy technologies and solutions. $19 million has been allocated to the EIF following the fifth round of the ACT renewables auction, which helps maintain the ACT's 100% renewable electricity target. The EIF is administered by the ACT Government's Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate, with guidance from an independent Industry Advisory Board.

The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation has released the Local Capability Fund, which provides grants to help small and medium enterprises to enhance their competitiveness and secure work on large-scale projects in Australia and overseas. The Supplying Key Projects Round is designed to support Western Australian SMEs in enhancing their business capabilities and capacity to supply to major projects undertaken by the Federal, Western Australian and local governments, along with the private sector. The priority sectors for this funding round include energy, mining, civil construction, defence and marine.

The South Australian Government's Economic Recovery Fund is offering up to $20 million to assist 8,000 small businesses and not-for-profits to purchase energy efficient equipment or implement energy-saving improvements. The Small Business Energy Grants program is part of the South Australian Government's Economic Recovery Fund which is offering matched funding grants from $2,500 up to $50,000 for not-for-profits and small businesses to enhance energy use and associated costs. After investing in these energy saving measures, your costs will be subsidised by up to 50%.