Grants up to $5 million to kickstart new clean and renewable energy projects
The West Australian government is inviting eligible applicants to apply for up to $5 million in competitive grant funding, on a co-contribution basis.
The funding is aimed at supporting major clean energy and renewable energy projects in areas of strategic priority including:
Critical minerals projects that involve refining and processing of critical minerals (midstream activities) at TRL 6 or above.
Green iron and steel projects demonstrating meaningful reduction in emissions and add value to domestic iron ore production e.g. pilot and demonstration projects at TRL 4 or above.
Renewable hydrogen projects that involve production of renewable hydrogen, use of hydrogen, transport and/or export of hydrogen or amonnia, wiht projecst at TRL 4 or above considered.
Carbon capture and storage projects that involve geological storage technologies including capture technology, transport, utilisation technology and/or storage with projects at TRL 5 or above considered.
Eligible Applicants must:
Be registered (or eligible to register) for an Australian Business Number (ABN) - this may include foreign owned business)
Be a legal entity with a proven trading history for hte past three financial years
Demonstrate alignment with one or more of the Diversify WA: 2024 Update priority sectors AND the areas of strategic priority listed above
Submit a business plan and evidence of management, technical and financial capability
Submit all requested supporting documentation (list here)
Applications must be submitted by 5PM (AWST) on November 4, 2025.
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As per the IAF - New Energies Industries Funding Stream Applicant Information guide, interested applicants are encouraged to contact IAF to discuss thier project via email or telephone.
Frequently Asked Questions can be found here.
For more information and to access the online application form click here.