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.
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75 totalGrant funding available to help the manufacturing and mining sector reduce emissions.
The $40 million Low Emissions Industry Program supports NSW's NGER-reporting mining and manufacturing facilities. The program targets decarbonisation projects that can be deployed quickly and at scale. Safeguard facilities are not eligible to apply.
This grant program supports community and government organisations to achieve lasting, positive impacts on the NSW environment by protecting, conserving and restoring our natural resources.
The Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) - Boost initiative provides funding to support the installation of solar PV systems on eligible apartment buildings and other multi-unit dwellings in NSW in selected suburbs.
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.
Heat Pump Feasibility Grant helps eligible NSW businesses to assess whether a heat pump is a feasible option for their site. You can apply for up to $30,000 to cover 75% of the project costs.
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.
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.
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A 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.
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. The initiative includes emissions baselining, system modelling, market assessment, investment prioritization, and implementation pathways to help high-emitting industries reach net zero by 2050.
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 charging infrastructure upgrades. It helps building owners, managers, occupants and strata managers design, retrofit and wire EV readiness into apartment and commercial buildings.
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.
This grant helps clean up asbestos at Walka Water Works so the site can be safely reopened to the public. Crown Lands is working with Council to assess the contamination and carry out the necessary clean-up.
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.
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. .
Low interest loans of up to $100,000 to support primary producers managing the increasing impacts of drought. The loan can fund a wide range of activities, including on-farm infrastructure, animal welfare, and environmental improvements.
A one-off ad hoc grant to host community forums for renters on climate resilience, cost of living and energy standards.
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.
This grant provides up to $20,000 to eligible businesses to install permanent submeters for tracking energy use in equipment and processes. The grant covers up to 50% of the project cost, helping businesses monitor and reduce their energy consumption.
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.
Ad hoc grants to Transgrid and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) for additional grid connection engineering resources.
A grant program supporting researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs across NSW to develop emerging clean technology solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The program funds innovation across the entire product development lifecycle, from research through to market-ready products, helping local ideas reach the global stage.
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.
Grants for electric vehicle destination charging infrastructure.
Support for primary industries to improve productivity and reduce emissions.
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 emissions, create new jobs, and enhance biodiversity on their land. The program is part of the NSW Net Zero Plan Stage 1: 2020-2030 and helps primary industry landholders implement productivity and abatement initiatives.
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.
This grant aims to facilitate collaborations undertaking applied research in priority environmental themes.
The Environmental Education grants program funds projects that build skills and drive change in people's behaviour and practices to improve the environment.
This grant aims to facilitate collaborations undertaking applied research in priority environmental themes.
This program awards grants for community infrastructure projects that deliver positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes while also promoting community participation, inclusion and cohesion.
The Premier's Prizes for Science & Engineering recognise excellence in science and engineering, and reward leading researchers for cutting-edge work that has generated economic, environmental, health, social or technological benefits for NSW.
The Environmental Education grants program funds projects that build skills and drive change in people's behaviour and practices to improve the environment.
The NSW Government seeks to enhance sport shooting facilities across New South Wales in order to provide safe, inclusive and accessible shooting environments that support participation for local communities.
The NSW Government seeks to enhance sport shooting facilities across New South Wales in order to provide safe, inclusive and accessible shooting environments that support participation for local communities.
This program aims to support not-for-profit or social enterprise founders or start-ups with their ventures to drive positive change for wildlife, biodiversity and the environment.
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.
Funding is available to Community Preschools for minor environmental modifications/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.
Funding is available to Community Preschools for minor environmental modifications/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.
Funding is available to Community Preschools for minor environmental modifications/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.
Funding is available to Community Preschools for minor environmental modifications/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.
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.
Funding is available for environmental modifications and specialised equipment or furniture that will enable children with disability and additional needs to participate in the educational program on the same basis as their peers.
The Riverina LLS Threatened Species and Ecosystems program for 2024/25 will encompass funding received from the NSW Environmental Trust for the implementation of the Box Gum Grassy Woodland, Black Falcon, Greater Glider and Squirrel Glider projects.
Funding is available to Community Preschools for specialised equipment/furniture or minor environmental modifications to enable children with disability and additional needs to participate in the educational program on the same basis as their peers.
Supporting the acceleration and development of new clean technologies and clean manufacturing projects.
Funding will support Aboriginal families to create strong home learning environments and boost participation of children aged 0–5 in culturally safe early education, improving development and strengthening pathways to school.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines before applying.