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Energy & environment grants in Australia

Business grants and programs relevant to energy & environment, across all states and territories.

We currently list 28 open grants and programs tagged Energy & environment: 18 cash grants, 7 rebates and concessions, 2 free services and advice and 1 loans. 19 are ongoing with no fixed closing date. The largest stated maximum is $1,500,000. Programs are offered at state level (20), federal level (7), council level (1). Cash grants are listed first, then by closing date. Always confirm details on the official program page before applying.

28 open listings

Net Zero Planning Grant NSW

Funding of up to $25,000

Cash funding of up to $25,000 to pay for energy-saving or lower-emission upgrades. Available in New South Wales.

NSWCloses 30 Nov 2026grant/funding

Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) Grant Program NSW

Funding of up to $150,000 per project

Cash funding of up to $150,000 to pay for energy-saving or lower-emission upgrades. Available in New South Wales.

NSWCloses 4 Dec 2026grant/funding

Carbon Innovation Grants Program WA

Funding between $50,000 and $1.5 million

Cash funding of $50,000 to $1.5 million to pay for energy-saving or lower-emission upgrades and develop and bring new products or technology to market. Available in Western Australia.

WACloses 11 Dec 2026grant/funding

Wind Energy Manufacturing Co-Investment Program WA

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to pay for energy-saving or lower-emission upgrades and grow manufacturing capability. Available in Western Australia.

WACloses 20 May 2027grant/funding

Waste Resource Recovery Board Sponsorship Program TAS

Sponsorship of up to $10,000

Cash funding of up to $10,000 to cut waste or reuse materials and develop and bring new products or technology to market. Available in Tasmania.

TASCloses 30 Jun 2027grant/funding

Solar for Multi Dwellings Grant NT

Funding amounts vary

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to pay for energy-saving or lower-emission upgrades. Available in the Northern Territory.

NTCloses 31 Dec 2027grant/funding

PowerSmart for Small Businesses TAS

Funding of up to $1,000

Cash funding of up to $1,000 to pay for energy-saving or lower-emission upgrades. Available in Tasmania.

TASCloses 30 Jun 2028grant/funding

Advancing Renewables Program

Funding amounts vary

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to pay for energy-saving or lower-emission upgrades. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoinggrant/funding

Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme

Australian carbon credit units (ACCUs)

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to pay for energy-saving or lower-emission upgrades. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoinggrant/funding

Driving the Nation Program

Minimum funding of $500,000

Cash funding of at least $500,000 to pay for energy-saving or lower-emission upgrades. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoinggrant/funding

Drought Relief from Electricity Charges Scheme (DRECS) QLD

Relief from energy charges

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to pay for energy-saving or lower-emission upgrades and help you recover after a natural disaster. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoinggrant/funding

Energy Innovation Fund ACT

Funding amounts vary

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to help you sell overseas and pay for energy-saving or lower-emission upgrades. Available in the ACT. No fixed closing date.

ACTOngoinggrant/funding

Energy Savings Scheme NSW

Incentive payments vary

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to pay for energy-saving or lower-emission upgrades. Available in New South Wales. No fixed closing date.

NSWOngoinggrant/funding

Environment, Heritage and Cultural Assets Flexible Grants Program WA

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to help you recover after a natural disaster. Available in Western Australia. No fixed closing date.

WAOngoinggrant/funding

Manufacturing Benchmark Program QLD

Access to subsidised benchmarking

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to grow manufacturing capability. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoinggrant/funding

NSW Skills for Net Zero

Access to a high-quality pool of tertiary student interns

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to help with hiring, training or keeping staff and pay for energy-saving or lower-emission upgrades. Available in New South Wales. No fixed closing date.

NSWOngoinggrant/funding

Product Stewardship for Oil Program

Benefit rates vary

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to cut waste or reuse materials. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoinggrant/funding

Small Business Energy Incentive

A maximum bonus tax deduction of $20,000

Cash funding of up to $20,000 to pay for energy-saving or lower-emission upgrades. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoinggrant/funding

Irrigation Pricing Rebate Scheme QLD

Rebates on water bills

A rebate, exemption or concession to improve water use or water infrastructure. Available in Queensland.

QLDCloses 31 Dec 2027concession/rebate

Cheaper Home Batteries Program

Discounts of up to 30% on the upfront cost of installing small-scale battery systems

A rebate, exemption or concession to pay for energy-saving or lower-emission upgrades. Available Australia-wide.

NationalCloses 31 Dec 2030concession/rebate

Batteries for Businesses Incentive NSW

A rebate, exemption or concession to pay for energy-saving or lower-emission upgrades. Available in New South Wales. No fixed closing date.

NSWOngoingconcession/rebate

Net Zero Fund

Concessional finance

A rebate, exemption or concession to pay for energy-saving or lower-emission upgrades and grow manufacturing capability. Available Australia-wide. No fixed closing date.

NationalOngoingconcession/rebate

Small Business Sustainability Support Program SA

Advice and support to improve your business sustainability

A free support service to give you expert advice and pay for energy-saving or lower-emission upgrades. Available in South Australia. No fixed closing date.

SAOngoingfree advice/service

Sustainability Loan QLD

Loans of up to $1.3 million

A loan of up to $1.3 million to support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

Sustainable Business Program ACT

Rebates, incentives and advice

A rebate, exemption or concession to pay for energy-saving or lower-emission upgrades and improve water use or water infrastructure. Available in the ACT. No fixed closing date.

ACTOngoingconcession/rebate

Sustainable Event Program ACT

Advice and free equipment

A free support service to stage or attract events and give you expert advice. Available in the ACT. No fixed closing date.

ACTOngoingfree advice/service

Victorian Energy Upgrades VIC

Discounts vary depending on the products purchased

A rebate, exemption or concession to pay for energy-saving or lower-emission upgrades. Available in Victoria. No fixed closing date.

VICOngoingconcession/rebate

WaterSmart Business Rebate VIC

Rebates for 50% of the total expenditure up to a maximum of $1,500 per property

A rebate, exemption or concession to improve water use or water infrastructure. Available in Victoria. No fixed closing date.

VICOngoingconcession/rebate