Energy Grants in Australia

5 government programs · 5 currently open · Updated February 2026

Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the energy sector. Programs span federal and state governments, offering funding for growth, innovation, infrastructure and workforce development.

What these grants can fund

  • Business expansion and capital investment
  • Equipment and infrastructure upgrades
  • Workforce training and skills development
  • Technology adoption and innovation
  • Export and market development

Common eligibility requirements

  • Registered Australian business with a valid ABN
  • Must be operating in the relevant sector
  • Matching co-contribution may be required
  • Some programs have employee or turnover thresholds

Eligibility varies by program. Always check the official source before applying.

Open programs

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Open·Commonwealth·Up to $10,000
Event Support WA

This program provides funding for business events such as expos, trade shows, forums, and conferences that promote Western Australia as a destination for trade and investment. Events can be hybrid, virtual, or in-person and must strengthen connections between WA and international markets of strategic importance.

Ongoing·NSW·Up to $285
NSW Low Income Household Rebate (Retail Customers)

The NSW Low Income Household Rebate helps eligible concession cardholders pay their electricity bills. The rebate provides $285 per retail (on-market) household per financial year, delivered as a daily credit on electricity bills.

Ongoing·NSW·Up to $180
NSW Family Energy Rebate (Retail Customers)

The NSW Family Energy Rebate helps people with dependent children pay their electricity bills. Retail (on-market) customers can receive a lump-sum rebate of up to $180 per household per financial year, credited to their energy bill.

Ongoing·NSW·Up to $110
NSW Gas Rebate

The NSW Gas Rebate helps eligible concession card holders pay their natural gas or bottled Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) bills. The rebate provides $110 per retail household per financial year, applied as a daily credit on energy bills.

Ongoing·NSW
Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA) Scheme

EAPA helps people experiencing difficulty paying their energy bill because of a short-term financial hardship, crisis or emergency. Eligible hardships include loss of income, unexpected medical costs, natural disaster, or receiving a disconnection letter. If assessed as eligible, the energy provider will apply EAPA directly to the customer's energy account.

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.