Australia is a global leader in clean energy investment, with billions in government funding available for businesses adopting renewable energy, reducing emissions, and building sustainable operations. Programs span solar, battery storage, hydrogen, energy efficiency and grid modernisation — at both state and federal levels.
In New South Wales, new south wales is home to australia's largest state economy and one of the most comprehensive grant ecosystems in the country.
Open programs
55 totalA concession program for green hydrogen producers to significantly reduce their electricity costs in NSW. Up to $1.5 billion is available to support the development of the green hydrogen industry and drive down production costs.
Grant funding available to help the manufacturing and mining sector reduce emissions.
This grant aims to facilitate collaborations undertaking applied research in priority environmental themes.
The Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) grant program provides funding to support the installation of solar panels on eligible apartment buildings and other multi-unit dwellings in NSW.
The Energy Performance Services Grant provides eligible NSW businesses up to $50,000. It covers up to 50% of costs to improve your energy performance through effective use of submetering data.
Funding is available to Community Preschools for minor construction and specialised equipment or furniture to enable children with disability and additional needs to participate in the educational program on the same basis as their peers.
Inclusion Readiness funding promotes access and improves the learning, development and wellbeing of children with disability and additional needs in community preschools.
A NSW Government-funded pilot initiative delivered by CSIRO that connects NSW businesses with paid tertiary student interns to work on decarbonisation projects. Businesses receive up to $2,500 to help cover intern wages, end-to-end recruitment support, and the opportunity to build long-term talent pipelines. Students gain paid work experience (minimum 200 hours at $25/hour) on real-world net zero projects with dedicated mentorship and industry connections.
The Australian Government has announced that all eligible small businesses will receive up to $150 to help with the cost of their electricity bills in the 2025-26 financial year.
Apply for a grant to help you deliver your carbon abatement project.
The Regional Growth - Environment and Tourism Fund supports projects that enhance local tourism. These projects focus on iconic tourism activation, nature-based tourism, Indigenous cultural tourism and tourism in Far West NSW.
Through the Regional Communities Development Fund, the NSW Government has invested $100 million in projects that deliver social, economic, environmental or cultural benefits to communities in regional NSW.
A $55 million NSW Government investment to develop tailored industrial decarbonisation plans for the Hunter and Illawarra regions. The plans coordinate collaboration between mining and manufacturing businesses to achieve shared low carbon and emissions reduction goals through co-investment in shared low carbon infrastructure and technologies.
This project aims to establish a vocational training centre in Glenwood (near Norwest in the City of Blacktown) referred to as a Hydrogen Centre of Excellence (HcoE), with the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC).
The Central West Water and Wastewater Program is a NSW Government initiative investing $27 million in targeted funding to restore vital water and sewer infrastructure, helping communities recover from the 2022 floods and prepare for future disasters.
This grant provides $10 million in co-funding to assist eligible NSW apartment buildings with the assessment and installation of EV infrastructure upgrades. It helps building owners, managers, occupants and strata managers design, retrofit and wire EV readiness into apartment and commercial buildings.
Ad hoc grants to Transgrid and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) for additional grid connection engineering resources.
Grant to provide funding for an energy and water consumer advocacy program by a non-government organisation, to support the first goal of the NSW Consumer Strategy: 'ensure everyone can benefit from and participate in the energy transition'
This non-competitive grant expands on the initial Keeping Cats Safe at Home project and aims to reduce the environmental impacts of roaming cats through behaviour change initiatives.
This one-off grant funding enables Lismore City Council to redesign its waste management function to support community recovery and reconstruction.
Race for 2030 is an industry-led Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for energy and carbon transition. Funding for this grant through the Consumer Energy Strategy supports new trials and research to inform our policies and programs.
Funding the establishment of an independent, complaints handling body to support the roll out of renewable energy infrastructure across NSW.
This non-competitive grant supports the ongoing management of high threat weeds in NSW by funding the research, development and release of biocontrol agents.
Supporting Council remediation works on Fripp Oval Ballina and ensuring that Crown Land in managed in a way that protects the environment for the future.
Low interest loans of up to $500,000 are available to primary producers in NSW to fund a broad range of products, activities and services aimed at improving drought preparedness and climate variability resilience.
This grant funds research into the potential role for the Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW as the dispute resolution organisation for water supply service complaints about irrigation corporations, and pending approval, set up the new jurisdiction.
These non-competitive grants help reduce the impact of weeds on the NSW environment through the selection and deployment of appropriate and effective biocontrol agents.
This project aims to help people increase their capacity to protect and conserve their local environment by delivering community support and education programs.
The Community Energy Outreach Round 1 grant will expand and strengthen existing energy outreach activities across NSW. This outreach will deliver positive energy outcomes and help communities to control their energy use and energy bills. .
A one-off ad hoc grant to host community forums for renters on climate resilience, cost of living and energy standards.
This grant provides up to $30,000 to eligible businesses to assess how a heat pump could help reduce their energy costs and emissions. It supports the feasibility assessment phase of heat pump implementation projects.
The objective of seed funding is to assist grant applicants to develop a high-quality business plan for a project approved for scoping by the Trust under the Major Projects Program.
Supporting the acceleration and development of new clean technologies and clean manufacturing projects.
Helping NSW's brightest minds make innovative climate solutions a global reality.
Grants to support buildings becoming electric vehicle ready.
Incentives for businesses to transition their fleets to electric vehicles.
Funding to support the development of hydrogen refuelling networks.
Support for developing industrial decarbonisation plans in the Hunter and Illawarra regions.
Grants for electric vehicle destination charging infrastructure.
Support for primary industries to improve productivity and reduce emissions.
A grant program investing in researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs across NSW to fast-track emerging clean technology solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The program supports innovation across the entire product development lifecycle, from research through to market-ready products, helping local ideas reach the global stage.
A NSW Government program developing technical specifications and piloting innovative projects to accelerate the uptake of low emissions products, services and materials across transport, building and housing sectors. The program supports the transition to net zero emissions by 2050 through guides for EV charger installation, low carbon concrete specifications, and energy efficiency upgrades for households.
A NSW Government program designed to fund the decarbonisation of heavy industry including materials manufacturers. The program supports the transition to low emission building materials and sustainable industrial practices as part of NSW's net zero emissions by 2050 plan.
A $105 million NSW Government investment supporting farmers and land managers across the state to reduce their emissions, create new jobs, and enhance biodiversity on their land alongside production. The program is a key element of the NSW Net Zero Plan Stage 1: 2020-2030, which outlines NSW's commitment to halve emissions by 2030.
Round 2 of the Illegal Dumping and Flood Waste Recovery Program is invite only for councils in NSW Northern Rivers. Funding is available to help assess and clean-up flood related illegal dumping and remaining flood-generated waste from 2022 storms.
The purpose of the Legacy Infrastructure Fund (the LIF) is to provide funding for infrastructure projects that will deliver long-term and legacy benefits for local communities within the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ).
The Safe and Secure Water Program addresses key risks to regional water safety and security in NSW to provide safe, secure and sustainable water and wastewater services to regional towns across the state.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines before applying.