25/03/2026
🫰FUNDING ALERT: Here are details of the latest grant programs - and those that are ending soon! The NSW Government has launched the $40m Low Emissions Industry Program to help businesses cut industrial emissions and move toward net zero. Grants of $500,000 to $10 million are available, covering up to 50% of eligible project costs for initiatives that deliver measurable emissions reductions. Applications close 9 June 2026. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gm2V-RSz
The NSW Government has also just launched the $40m Renewable Gas Production Program to support the development of biomethane production facilities and related infrastructure, helping industries reduce reliance on natural gas and lower emissions. Grants can cover up to 50% of eligible project costs, with grants of up to $20 million available per project. Expressions of interest close 24 April 2026. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gBRVUrEV
Also last week, the West Australian Government announced the $150 million Made in WA Energy Affordability Investment Program (MEAIP) which will offer manufacturers will be able to access low-interest loans up to $15 million. Applications are expected to open in July 2026. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gv9RQZYs
The Skills for Net Zero program will help NSW businesses access student talent to support decarbonisation and net zero initiatives. The NSW Government–funded initiative provides up to $2,500 per placement for businesses to host tertiary student interns working on sustainability projects. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g7u_Y5ha
GRANT PROGRAMS CLOSING SOON:
- Submetering Grant Round 2
Apply for up to $20,000, covering up to 50% of project costs, to install and commission permanent submeters. Total available funding is $1 million. Applications close 5pm, 31 March 2026. https://lnkd.in/gysDJN3M
- Metering Plan Implementation Grant Round 2
Apply for between $20,001 and $100,000, covering up to 50% of project costs, to support comprehensive metering upgrades informed by metering and monitoring plans. Applications close 5pm, 30 April 2026. https://lnkd.in/gVmdnZqd
- Energy Performance Services Grant
Apply for up to $50,000, covering 50% of project costs, to support the effective use of your submetering data. The total available funding is $1.5 million. Applications close 5pm, 31 March 2026. https://lnkd.in/gx_G5xaK
Learn more about all these programs here: https://lnkd.in/gn4MN7EZ
NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water