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.
What these grants can fund
- Solar PV installation for business premises
- Battery storage and grid integration projects
- Energy efficiency audits and equipment upgrades
- Hydrogen production and infrastructure
- Emission reduction and carbon offset initiatives
- Clean technology R&D and commercialisation
Common eligibility requirements
- Registered Australian business with an active ABN
- Many programs require an energy audit as a prerequisite
- Co-contribution is typically required for larger grants
- Some programs are restricted by state, sector or building type
- Emissions reduction must be demonstrable and measurable
Eligibility varies by program. Always check the official source before applying.
Open programs
Showing 12 of 246The Hydrogen Headstart program provides long-term revenue support to underwrite large-scale renewable hydrogen production projects in Australia. Funding is provided in the form of Headstart Production Credits (HPC), offering support per unit of production over a 10-year period of operations. The program aims to accelerate development of Australia's renewable hydrogen industry, support domestic decarbonisation, and help Australia connect to new global hydrogen supply chains.
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 $500 million funding program announced in the 2024-2025 Federal Budget to promote the development of battery manufacturing capabilities in Australia. The initiative provides capital grants, production incentives, or other payments to fund projects that enhance Australia's battery manufacturing capability and commercialise battery manufacturing processes and technologies that contribute to emissions reduction.
Grant funding available to help the manufacturing and mining sector reduce emissions.
Through the DRIVEN Program, the Australian Government will provide $60 million to fund the purchase and installation of EV charging units at automotive dealerships and EV repairers across Australia. The program will run over 4 years from 2024-25 to 2027-28. The program was announced as part of the Driving the Nation Fund. The objectives of the program are to: support automotive businesses selling passenger and light commercial vehicles and their role in decarbonising the automotive sector through: selling and repairing a higher proportion of EVs in response to the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Act 2024 (Cth) increasing the scale and visibility of EV charging units throughout Australia enhancing staff and customer awareness and knowledge of EVs and charging technologies, to support uptake of EVs across Australia. support the automotive sector by: distributing appropriate funding to as many eligible businesses as possible supporting the timely deployment of charging solutions to meet t
This grant supports trade-exposed facilities covered by the Safeguard Mechanism to reduce their emissions and contribute to Australia's 2030, 2035 and 2050 emissions reduction targets. It aims to reduce the risk of carbon leakage and provide skills development to industrial workforces in new equipment or processes that reduce scope 1 emissions.
The program provides advisory services and grants to support SMEs undertaking innovative commercialisation and growth projects in priority manufacturing areas. Eligible businesses receive specialised advice from an Industry Growth Program Adviser, and may then apply for grants ranging from $50,000 to $5 million depending on project stage.
This program provides funding to existing battery manufacturers in Western Australia for projects that scale-up their operations. Eligible uses include purchase of capital equipment, workforce training, premises upgrades, and engaging business or manufacturing expertise to enhance capability, improve competitiveness, and create jobs.
The Clean Energy Future Fund provides funding to Western Australian corporations to undertake innovative clean energy projects that deliver significant greenhouse gas emissions reductions or demonstrate new clean energy technologies with community benefits. Projects must contribute to cost-effective emissions reductions below baseline levels or support the design, deployment, testing, or demonstration of innovative clean energy solutions.
This program supports the development of the Australian Capital Territory as an export-oriented hub for energy transition innovation and investment. Funding is available for new and emerging technologies and ventures across three streams: Technology Demonstration, Policy Challenge, and Innovation Ecosystem grants.
This program provides matched funding to METS (mining equipment, technology and services) companies in Western Australia to develop innovative products and services. Focus areas include net zero emission mining, critical minerals, green steel, exploration amplification, alternative use of tailings and waste, and precision and low impact mining.
This program provides funding to support the installation of solar panels on eligible apartment buildings and other multi-unit dwellings in NSW. Funding can be used towards solar panels, inverters, mounting, sharing technology, installation labour, safety equipment, and roof waterproofing where required.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Program details, eligibility and closing dates change — always verify with the official source before applying. Last data update: February 2026.