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Current Grant Opportunity View - GO8120

Advancing Renewables Program

GO ID:
GO8120
Agency:
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
Close Date & Time:
Ongoing
Primary Category:
211003 - Energy Resources
Publish Date:
9-Dec-2025
Location:
ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, TAS, Administered Territories
Selection Process:
Open Non-competitive

Description:

The Advancing Renewables Program is continuously open for applications that address ARENA's investment focus areas:

  • Ultra low-cost solar
  • Optimise the transition to renewable electricity
  • Commercialise clean hydrogen
  • Support the transition to low emissions metals
  • Decarbonise transport

ARENA wishes to attract and fund projects that align with its Investment Plan.

Through the Advancing Renewables Program, ARENA is able to fund only those low emissions projects and activities that involve a renewable energy technology or technologies that increase the supply of, or improve the competitiveness of, renewable energy in Australia and have a clear nexus to renewable energy and its enabling technologies.

Eligibility:

Part 2 of the Advancing Renewables Program Guidelines outlines the Eligibility Criteria that must be adhered to in order to be considered for funding.

Instructions for Application Submission:

The Advancing Renewables Program (ARP) is an open, ongoing program which will run until funds are exhausted or otherwise terminated or extended at ARENA’s discretion.

Applications will be assessed on a regular basis as driven by pipeline volume.

Please ensure you engage with ARENA prior to submitting any application online. The first step is to Tell us about your project and we will review and provide guidance.

Further information on how to submit an application is available at the ARP Funding page on ARENA's website.

Other Instructions:

The process typically includes an Expression of Interest (EOI), followed by a Full Application. Applicants who are successful at the EOI stage will be invited to submit a Full Application and provided a link to the application form. Item 4.7 of the ARP Guidelines outlines the requirements that must be met to submit a Full Application.